Makey Paper CraftCreated by Ruiz Brothers

Last updated on 2018-10-15 06:35:20 PM UTC

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Guide Contents

Guide ContentsOverview

Circuit Playground ExpressSmall Alligator Clip to Male Jumper Wire Bundle - 12 PiecesMicro servo3 x AAA Battery Holder with On/Off Switch and 2-Pin JST

Circuit DiagramCode

WebUSB Downloading

AssembleCut ShapesPeel PartsAssemble layersPrep ArmBuild paper standoffsGlue StandoffsArm Servo HornBody standMount ServoBox assembleCircuit Playground ExpressAttach ArmThat's it!You can adjust the code to activate when any of the other sensors are triggered or even automate it!

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Overview

This paper craft Makey is perfect for setting up at your maker faire booth or any event! we can make this completelyout of card stock or card board! Connect a micro servo to enable waving action to greet an audience!

The Circuit Playground Express drives the micro servo and is activated by two on board push buttons. Or useMakeCode to activate with one of the many sensors on board like light, sound, temperature and even motion!

1 x M2x6mm ScrewsM2x6mm Screws

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1 x M3 x 6mm ScrewsM3 x 6mm Screws

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4 x M3 brass male-female standoff(5mm + 6mm)M3 brass male-female standoff(5mm + 6mm)

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1 x Chipboard Medium Weight12x12inch 25qt pack – 30pt (624gsm / 0.8mm)

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Your browser does not support the video tag. Circuit Playground Express

$24.95IN STOCK

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Small Alligator Clip to Male Jumper Wire Bundle - 12 Pieces

$7.95IN STOCK

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Micro servo

$5.95IN STOCK

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3 x AAA Battery Holder with On/Off Switch and 2-Pin JST

$1.95IN STOCK

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Circuit Diagram

Take a moment to review the components in the circuit diagram. This illustration is meant for referencing wiredconnections - The length of wire, position and size of components are not exact.

Ground (Brown) connects to GND on the Circuit Playground

Power (Red) connects to VOUT

Signal (Yellow) connects to A1

Battery connects to the JST port on the Circuit Playground Express

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Code

The Makecode activates the claw when the Circuit Playground Express detects light. Use the link below to open thecode in a modern web browser:

https://adafru.it/BfP

https://adafru.it/BfP

WebUSB Downloading

MakeCode can download code direct to your Circuit Playground Express with the Chrome web browser by followingthis guide (https://adafru.it/CLO).

You can then open the project code here: https://makecode.com/_2dMR5sKapXpM (https://adafru.it/BfP)

This means code edit will upload directly to the Circuit Playground Express without the need to drag and drop file ontoit!

Follow the instruction to set up your board and you'll be able to quickly send code to Circuit Playground Express!

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Assemble

Cut Shapes

Download and cut the parts out with scissors or use a

cutting machine. The svg files are arranged in layers, so

its easy to set up!

https://adafru.it/BfN

https://adafru.it/BfN

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Peel Parts

We used white card stock as the outline. Chip board or

cardboard is used a the backing. This will give us a

sturdy support structure to hold the micro servo.

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Assemble layers

Lay the cardboard / chipboard on a flat surface. We used a stick of glue to adhere the white card stock over thechipboard and then adhered the red parts on top. Make sure to add enough glue to the corners to prevent them fromlifting.

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Prep Arm

We designed the waving arm as part of the body to limit

the amount of small pieces we need to cut. So, we'll

need to detach it off the body after the glue dries.

Use sharp scissors to cut along the shape of Makey's

body.

Build paper standoffs

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Cut 10mm x 50mm strip of cardboard / chipboard. Use an accordian fold, simple zigzag folds, make the fold about 7-8mm in width.

Next we'll need to and holes to our standoffs. Use the servos included M2 screws to carefully drill a hole on the foldedchipboard.

Glue Standoffs

We used super glue to adhere our standoffs to the

backside of Makey.

First align the arm and mark were the servo will pivot

the arm for optimal wave action.

While we wait for the standoffs to dry, we'll continue

with attaching the servo horn to the arm.

Arm Servo Horn

We can use the included screws to attach the servo horn. Mark the two mounting holes by pressing into the cardboard.

Next, we'll cut another strip of chipboard / cardboard 10mm x 30mm long, accordion fold, and then super glue thesestand off on the marked spot on the arm.

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Allow the glue to dry before mounting the servo horn.

Body stand

To support Makey's body and servo, we'll need to build

a stand to hold it up.

Cut a triangle piece that measures about 100mm x

70mm x 110mm long. Fold the 70mm portion to 10mm

and then add drops of glue.

Attach the folded part of the support to the leg opposite

of the servo standoff.

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Mount Servo

Make sure the standoffs are dry before attaching the

servo. We can use M2x8mm long screws to mount the

servo.

Position the servo so the gear is pointing toward the

front of Makey. Fasten the screw until the servo a tight

against Makey's body.

Stand the Makey and test the body support can hold the

up the body with the servo attached. If Makey flops

over, add a slight slope to the bottom part of the

triangle.

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Box assemble

Cut out the box design and assemble the folds. The Circuit Playground Express mounts to the top of the box withfour M3 x 6mm Screws and M3 brass male-female standoffs. The battery sits inside the box with the wires routingthrough the port on the side.

Circuit Playground Express

We used alligator clips to connect the pins but soldering would be fine. You can rout the wires for theCircuitPlayground Express through the center of the mounting holes for the Circuit playground Express.

Attach Arm

Attach the servo horn and test the close position. Adjust

the horn to get the waving at the right position.

If the body move while waving, check the stand support

and make adjustments to the fold.

That's it!

You can adjust the code to activate when any of the other sensors are triggered or evenautomate it!

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