Tilt-Buzz-Blink Gizmos

Build this LED/Tilt-switch circuit and incorporate it into a simple character or object - you'll have a simple electronic circuit that reacts to motion. Bring this creative, hands-on, fun activity to your classroom!

Tutorial Links

Fireflies in night scene (Type 1)

Salt Shaker (Type 2)

Thunder and Lightning (Type 3)

Fish, Maracas and more (Type 4)

​Toy Ideas - things that SHAKE

• ​Flounder, or other, fish
• Wet dog
• Leaves on a tree
• Hula dancer
• Salt and Pepper shakers
• Butterfly
• Milkshake​

• Soda can
• Thunder and lightning
• Tamborine
• Maracas
• Popcorn popping
• Volcano / Earthquake
• Magic lamp

Materials

• 3V coin cell battery CR2032
• Flexible hook-up wire 24AWG
• Vibrating Motor, 3V DC
• LEDs
• Tilt switch
• Paper fasteners, ¾” legs
• Paper clips, standard
• Clear tape
• Cardboard

Tools

• Hot glue gun and hot glue
• Wire stripper
• Needle-nose pliers
• Small screwdriver
• Push-pin
• Ruler