Clothespin Characters

Students build a character/object with motion and/or an electrical circuit.

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Tools

Hot Wire Foam Cutter

3D Printer and Modeling Software (such as Tinkercad)

Hand Tools

Basic Wiring Tools

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Finding good 3D models to print on Thingiverse

Tinkercad Crash Course for Makers

3D Printing Design Rules

Materials

Clothespins

Decorative Materials

Wiring

Project details

Use a wooden clothespin in the mechanism, as an electrical switch, or a feature you invent. Clothespins can be combined together for bigger or additional motions.

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