How to Make a Pressure Pad
Cut 2 pieces of cardboard, both the same size., Tape one end of each length of wire to each piece of cardboard., Attach the battery to the other ends of the wire (If necessary use glue or solder) along with your LED. , Set the trap and wait until...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Cut 2 pieces of cardboard
Carefully cut the foil to between 1–3 centimeter (0.4–1.2 in) smaller than the cardboard, then glue both onto the cardboard. -
Step 2: both the same size.
Then puncture each corner of the cardboard 1 centimeter (0.4 in) diagonal from the corner, place this on a hard surface and place the other piece on top of the first, ensuring the wires are parallel. ,, -
Step 3: Tape one end of each length of wire to each piece of cardboard.
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Step 4: Attach the battery to the other ends of the wire (If necessary use glue or solder) along with your LED.
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Step 5: Set the trap and wait until someone steps on the cardboard as it will create a basic series circuit thereby turning on the light.
Detailed Guide
Carefully cut the foil to between 1–3 centimeter (0.4–1.2 in) smaller than the cardboard, then glue both onto the cardboard.
Then puncture each corner of the cardboard 1 centimeter (0.4 in) diagonal from the corner, place this on a hard surface and place the other piece on top of the first, ensuring the wires are parallel. ,,
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