LED Constellation displays

Students use simple electronics and everyday materials to create light-up constellations.

Project Image

Tools

Electronics tools

Materials

LEDs and copper tape

Corrugated plastic

Push pin

Project details

Students map out a pattern and set up simple circuitry so the display will light in desired locations using LEDs and copper tape. This project could be used as an introduction to soldering depending on the complexity of the constellation.

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