In this workshop, you'll learn how to combine the art of paper folding with electrical circuit design to create a beautiful light-up origami sculpture that incorporates a paper circuit. The circuit will light up using kinetic movement, representing the idea of generating electricity through human effort.

Through this activity, you'll explore electronics in a fun and creative way while still utilizing paper circuit techniques. You'll be amazed at how you can create a functional and aesthetically pleasing sculpture using just paper and simple electronic components. Whether you're a seasoned paper folding expert or a complete beginner in electronics, this workshop is perfect for you. So come join us and let's create something beautiful and functional together!

Instructions 

STEP 1

 “Exploring Electronics and Mechanisms”

• Learn the basics of electronics. We'll start by exploring the basics of a simple circuit, such as a battery, wire, and LED light. 
• Learn about paper circuits and how to create a circuit using conductive materials. 
• Choose an origami model that you would like to create. https://www.creativecenter.brother/en-gb/home/home-category/paper-crafts-origami/origami

Step 2

 “Doing Circuits”

• Prototype first with printer paper! Fold your origami and draw your circuit by hand on the back of the origami model, and then attach copper tape, while integrating the LED lights and coin cell battery.

Your folded paper can serve as the switch, design your pop-up sculpture such that your circuit goes from OPEN to CLOSED. That means that a piece of the copper tape should go from disconnected (with a gap in the loop) to connected (a complete loop). You will need to attach copper tape to the back of the origami model and use it to connect the LED light and coin cell battery in a circuit that is triggered by movement. 

Step 3

 “ Making the pop-up circuit”

• Once you have tested your circuit, Using BRISTOL paper, fold and assemble the origami model according to the instructions
• Put all of your components together to create a complete pop-up circuit. Create your circuit lines with a ruler and pencil before you put down the copper tape!
• Test your paper circuit by gently articulating the kinetic energy sculpture. The LED light should light up.

Step 4

 “ Documenting"

• Get a photo of your initial prototype and your final prototype in bristol.
• Create a diagram that shows the circuit (with proper conventions) and how that circuit corresponds with your paper folding.
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  في هذه الورشة ، ستتعلم كيفية الجمع بين فن طي الورق وتصميم الدوائر الكهربائية لإنشاء مجسم اوريغامي مضيئ يتضمن دارة ورقية. ستضيء الدائرة باستخدام تقنيات الطي التي تمثل فكرة توليد الكهرباء من خلال الجهد البشري.

  
  

  من خلال هذا النشاط ، ستستكشف الإلكترونيات بطريقة ممتعة ومبتكرة في استخدام تقنيات الدارات  الورقية. ستندهش من كيفية إنشاء تمثال عملي وجميل من الناحية التصميمية باستخدام الورق والمكونات الإلكترونية البسيطة فقط. سواء كنت خبيرًا متمرسًا في طي الورق أو مبتدئًا تمامًا في مجال الإلكترونيات ، فإن هذه الورشة مثالية لك. تعال وانضم إلينا ودعنا نصنع شيئًا جميلًا وعمليًا معًا!