diff --git a/assets/modules/output/solenoid/solenoid.jpg b/assets/modules/output/solenoid/solenoid.jpg new file mode 100644 index 0000000..8fc2914 Binary files /dev/null and b/assets/modules/output/solenoid/solenoid.jpg differ diff --git a/assets/terminals/magnet-clips/demo.jpg b/assets/terminals/magnet-clips/demo.jpg new file mode 100644 index 0000000..bb25398 Binary files /dev/null and b/assets/terminals/magnet-clips/demo.jpg differ diff --git a/assets/terminals/magnet-clips/magnet1.jpg b/assets/terminals/magnet-clips/magnet1.jpg new file mode 100644 index 0000000..fd3727e Binary files /dev/null and b/assets/terminals/magnet-clips/magnet1.jpg differ diff --git a/assets/terminals/magnet-clips/magnet2.jpg b/assets/terminals/magnet-clips/magnet2.jpg new file mode 100644 index 0000000..69f2723 Binary files /dev/null and b/assets/terminals/magnet-clips/magnet2.jpg differ diff --git a/assets/terminals/magnet-clips/magnet4.jpg b/assets/terminals/magnet-clips/magnet4.jpg new file mode 100644 index 0000000..fca8f09 Binary files /dev/null and b/assets/terminals/magnet-clips/magnet4.jpg differ diff --git a/assets/terminals/magnet-clips/mold.jpg b/assets/terminals/magnet-clips/mold.jpg new file mode 100644 index 0000000..5221afe Binary files /dev/null and b/assets/terminals/magnet-clips/mold.jpg differ diff --git a/modules/index.md b/modules/index.md index ba9c523..a8e75e4 100644 --- a/modules/index.md +++ b/modules/index.md @@ -10,6 +10,10 @@ * [Wire]({{site.baseurl}}/modules/wire) * [Controller]({{site.baseurl}}/modules/controller) +The various modules are connected with DIY terminals and cables. + +* [Terminals]({{site.baseurl}}/modules/terminals) + ## Circuit boards Do you already have Tinker Studio's circuit boards? They are compatible! Moreover, if you have access to a woodshop, tinkerers could also diff --git a/terminals/index.md b/terminals/index.md index 8e16752..05aa96f 100644 --- a/terminals/index.md +++ b/terminals/index.md @@ -12,4 +12,5 @@ Cardboard circuits connectors are made of materials easily found in classrooms: The terminals can be connected with cables such as crocodile clips. * [Crocodile clips]({{site.baseurl}}/terminals/crocodile-clips) -* [Clothespin clips]({{site.baseurl}}/terminals/clothespin-clips) \ No newline at end of file +* [Clothespin clips]({{site.baseurl}}/terminals/clothespin-clips) +* [Magnet clips]({{site.baseurl}}/terminals/magnet-clips) diff --git a/terminals/magnet-clips/index.md b/terminals/magnet-clips/index.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..461c9e1 --- /dev/null +++ b/terminals/magnet-clips/index.md @@ -0,0 +1,37 @@ +# Magent clips + +Magnet clips are super easy to attach and remove! + +![A magnet clip]({{site.baseurl}}/assets/terminals/magnet-clips/demo.jpg) + +## Safety first + +Magnets should be kept away from young children. + +## Materials + +* Recycle wire +* 2 small magnets +* Hot glue +* Cardboard + +## Make + +* Get a cooking pan and some cookie sheets. Place the cooking sheet on the pan and sandwitch the trimmed cable between +the magnets. + +![A magnet on a cooking pan]({{site.baseurl}}/assets/terminals/magnet-clips/magnet1.jpg) + +* Prepare a small cardboard box + +![A mold for the magent connector]({{site.baseurl}}/assets/terminals/magnet-clips/magnet2.jpg) + +* Position the cardboard box on top of the cable and magnets. If needed, cut out a small opening for the cable. + +![Mold in position]({{site.baseurl}}/assets/terminals/magnet-clips/mold.jpg) + +* Fill mold with hot glue and let the glue cool down (seriously, wait...). Once the glue has settled, unstick from the sheet - it's ready + +![A magnet clip]({{site.baseurl}}/assets/terminals/magnet-clips/magnet4.jpg) + +* Extra points: add more cardboard around the cable to ensure that it would be ripped away. \ No newline at end of file