Bumble Bee
A pencil with a built in speaker that changes pitch based on resistance!!? You’ll learn how to ‘map’ different electrical devices to resistance in a circuit.
Introducing Bumble Bee
The Materials
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Objective and Background Information
Video: Bumble Bee Demo
Step 1 - Straighten the wires
Step 2 - Attach the top stripe piece
Step 3 - Slide the circular piece in
Step 4 - Insert round top pegs
Step 5 - Cut your mounting tape square into 3 pieces
Step 6 - Peel the backing off the tape
Step 7 - Place the tape at the back of the head
Step 8 - Attach the circuit board to the tape
Step 9 - Insert the flat top pegs
Step 10 - Line up the wings
Step 11 - Screw the wings in place
Step 12 - Peel the backing off the tape
Step 13 - Attach the tape to the wings
Step 14 - Stick the long wire to the tape
Step 15 - Stick the battery holder to the tape
Step 16 - Connect the wires
Step 17 - Put the batteries in
Step 18 - Turn Bumble Bee on
Step 19 - Test Bumble Bee with your hand
Step 20 - Bend the short wire
Step 21 - Thread the short wire through the holes
Step 22 - Add Bumble Bee's eyes
Step 23 - Add Bumble Bee's antennas
Step 24 - Insert the rest of Bumble Bee's stripes
Step 25 - Flip over and insert pencil
Step 26 - Wrap the long wire around the pencil
Step 27 - Screw INTO the pencil
Step 28 - Test it!
Bonus Questions
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