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by Joshua

Introduction

Make a light-up Rocket Badge with our Maker Tape and wear it when you want to blast off to fun!

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  1. Print the top and bottom of the rocket on two different piece of paper. (We recommend a heavier paper stock.)
    • Print the top and bottom of the rocket on two different piece of paper. (We recommend a heavier paper stock.)

    • We have a full-color version and a black & white version. Choose which one you want to use. (The black & white version is fun to color!)

    • Cut out the top and bottom pieces, and use a hole punch to make holes in the tab for a string to so you can wear your badge.

  2. Using Maker Tape, a battery, and a red and blue LED build your circuit on the bottom part of the rocket. See the template for instructions on bending the LED legs so they point the correct way.
    • Using Maker Tape, a battery, and a red and blue LED build your circuit on the bottom part of the rocket.

    • See the template for instructions on bending the LED legs so they point the correct way.

    • Add a piece of Maker Tape to act as a switch that can fold over the gap in the circuit to complete it.

    • Use a paperclip as a "switch" to keep your circuit turned on while you wear it.

  3. Bend the tabbed pieces on the top part of the rocket so they can go under/behind the bottom part of the rocket.
    • Bend the tabbed pieces on the top part of the rocket so they can go under/behind the bottom part of the rocket.

    • The "legs" of the top part of the rocket let it sit above the bottom part of the rocket so our LEDs have some room to glow.

    • Attach the tab legs to the back/bottom of the rocket with tape or glue.

  4. Add some string to the holes on the top tabs.
    • Add some string to the holes on the top tabs.

    • Enjoy your Rocket Badge!

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