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Michael | VoltPaperScissors @voltpaperscissors.chaos.social.ap.brid.gy · 14/10/2026

*German Workshop* Es gibt noch Plätze für meinen kostenlosen Workshop nächsten Dienstag in Schöneberg. Gerne boosten: #Berlin #schoneberg #berlinschöneberg Zum Anmelden hier entlang (Bibliothek Schöneberg): app.cituro.com/go/3758846/schoenebe…

A poster of the DIY Book Lamp workshop next thuesday in Berlin Schöneberg.

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Lucie / minute @mntmn.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 14/10/2026

made a quick video demonstrating the performance of the upcoming MNT Quasar 8550 module, here in the MNT Reform Next (open hardware laptop). I recorded a bit of Blender, KiCAD, KDEnlive and the Steam library (camera at 50fps) www.youtube.com/watch?v=2fM8e0roZGU

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Michael | VoltPaperScissors @voltpaperscissors.chaos.social.ap.brid.gy · 15/09/2026

*German Workshop* Nächsten Monat gibt es in der Bibliothek Schöneberg einen (kostenlosen) Workshop. Wir basteln die Buchlampe! Unter folgendem Link (Kathegorie Schöneberg - Makerspace) kann man sich anmelden. Ich freu mich auf einen vollen Workshop […] [Original post on chaos.social]

A picture of the DIY Booklamp made from cardboard, paper, conductive tape and LEDs. The Booklamp is a decorative lamp that looks like a book. It is opened spreading its lamp shade and illuminating two hands and a white surface.

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Torsten Grote @grote.chaos.social.ap.brid.gy · 24/09/2026

After lots of hard work, F-Droid 2.0 was finally published 🎉 🥳 ⛓️‍💥 🎈 f-droid.org/2026/09/24/f-droid-2.0-… This is a major update, so many things have changed. Good to get familiar with the new app and revise your settings. Soon, everybody will […]

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Michael | VoltPaperScissors @voltpaperscissors.chaos.social.ap.brid.gy · 15/09/2026

Here is the final prototype of the 3D printed shell that holds a coin cell and up to three LEDs. LEDs now slide in easily while not being too lose. Printing time of 50 pieces is 15h. No support needed. I like that it looks like a seashell ;) I will upload the […] [Original post on chaos.social]

A 3d printed shell holding a coin cell and 5 LEDs (red and yellow)

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Michael | VoltPaperScissors @voltpaperscissors.chaos.social.ap.brid.gy · 17/03/2025

Intro 6/10 Combining pixel art with paper circuits turned out to be a fun way to get kids creative with electronics. Some kids like to copy their favorite emoticons or game art; others go with abstract patterns or come up with their own designs. Never have I ever experienced a kid shying away […]

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Michael | VoltPaperScissors @voltpaperscissors.chaos.social.ap.brid.gy · 15/09/2026

@magsamond hehe so cool that you see the advantages of my little design :-) You saw the other post that adds a binder clip to lock everything in place? It would be cool to have an on/off switch as well, but I feel dissassemly is so easy with this design that it is not neccesairy […]

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Michael | VoltPaperScissors @voltpaperscissors.chaos.social.ap.brid.gy · 15/09/2026

@magsamond you mean how to disassemble it? Yes that is what I wanted to solve. Easy assembly and disassembly while maintaining a minimal design (those will geht earings/jewelry)

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Michael | VoltPaperScissors @voltpaperscissors.chaos.social.ap.brid.gy · 15/09/2026

@tuell the circuit does not do anyting. It just lights up :-)

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Michael | VoltPaperScissors @voltpaperscissors.chaos.social.ap.brid.gy · 15/09/2026

@magsamond yes. It is a very simple and quick DIY circuit idea I am currently testing.

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Michael | VoltPaperScissors @voltpaperscissors.chaos.social.ap.brid.gy · 12/09/2026

I am currently prototyping a 3D printed shell that holds a coin cell and up to 5 LEDs that slide into small slots. Everything is clamped by a binderclip for easy assembly/disassembly. This will be a quick DIY workshop for Festival of Lights in Berlin (I hope) […] [Original post on chaos.social]

an earing made from the 3d printed shell with a green LED that lights up a tiny jelly fish made from paper

The shell that looks like an opened mussel.

an earing made from the 3d printed shell with 5 yellow LEDs spread infront of a blue cone shaped piece of paper.

an earing made from the 3d printed shell with a red LED that lights up a tiny heart made from paper.

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Michael | VoltPaperScissors @voltpaperscissors.chaos.social.ap.brid.gy · 08/09/2026

This is the first documented incident showing a DIY smartphone robot being remote controlled 😅 (from my soldering workshop with @marove at @inselchaos)

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Michael | VoltPaperScissors @voltpaperscissors.chaos.social.ap.brid.gy · 09/09/2026

@oscherler nice! Should work fine i think. But... Lots of work 🤔 for a 3d printed version a nice solution, as it is rigid. I think about overlapping paper rotors and a rubberband for pressure.

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Michael | VoltPaperScissors @voltpaperscissors.chaos.social.ap.brid.gy · 08/09/2026

This is the first documented incident showing a DIY smartphone robot being remote controlled 😅 (from my soldering workshop with @marove at @inselchaos)

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Michael | VoltPaperScissors @voltpaperscissors.chaos.social.ap.brid.gy · 08/09/2026

@oscherler yes it will probably not be very reliable making it with conducrive tape ;) I'll try with one track and see how it goes.

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Michael | VoltPaperScissors @voltpaperscissors.chaos.social.ap.brid.gy · 08/09/2026

@oscherler thanks! I am currently reading the code book by simon singh. I think there is lots of info in it as well.

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Michael | VoltPaperScissors @voltpaperscissors.chaos.social.ap.brid.gy · 08/09/2026

@oscherler no! I did not know there are simulators! thanks for sharing

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Michael | VoltPaperScissors @voltpaperscissors.chaos.social.ap.brid.gy · 08/09/2026

@oscherler sorry for the late reply. You version does indeed look way more fun to use! Nice improvements! I was wondering if using conductive tape for the tracks could work. That would turn the paper enigma into a real engima :-) It would be a ton of work but I might try one day...

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Michael | VoltPaperScissors @voltpaperscissors.chaos.social.ap.brid.gy · 31/08/2026

Packing my DIY encryption prototypes for my workshop at @inselchaos. It's a fun tech-related topic that you can explore with low-tech materials. #inselchaos26 #InselChaos #inselchaos2026 #stemeducation #encryption #papercraft #FediLZ #stem #diy #diy_electronics

Picture of 4 different encryption devices made using paper and cardboard.

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Michael | VoltPaperScissors @voltpaperscissors.chaos.social.ap.brid.gy · 31/08/2026

@oscherler cool. Maybe I give it a try. Would be a fun research on the topic.

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Michael | VoltPaperScissors @voltpaperscissors.chaos.social.ap.brid.gy · 31/08/2026

@oscherler @inselchaos the pringles enigma is very cool but als tedious to use. You can search for it online, it is not my work. I will look up that book for sure!

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Michael | VoltPaperScissors @voltpaperscissors.chaos.social.ap.brid.gy · 23/08/2026

I put two auto-fade RGB LEDs on a spinning PC fan and wrapped some fancy reflecting paper around it. Enjoy the free trip. This will certainly become an addon for my Spin Art Robot: www.voltpaperscissors.com/spinartro… #mastoart #creativetoots […] [Original post on chaos.social]

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Michael | VoltPaperScissors @voltpaperscissors.chaos.social.ap.brid.gy · 27/08/2026

@oscherler Thanks! If you do, I am curious about feedback or pictures :-)

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Michael | VoltPaperScissors @voltpaperscissors.chaos.social.ap.brid.gy · 19/08/2026

I often optimise my paper circuits for different age groups and time frames. The Book Lamp workshop is especially versatile with these three different switching options. Visit my website for instructions: www.voltpaperscissors.com/diybookla… […] [Original post on chaos.social]

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Michael | VoltPaperScissors @voltpaperscissors.chaos.social.ap.brid.gy · 13/08/2026

I've been playing around with light-up illustrations. It was just a quick test that turned out better than expected. This could be a fun art workshop for teens. Looking at it now, I really miss highlights on the rocks and trees but I don't know how to add them […] [Original post on chaos.social]

Light-Up Illustration of the full moon with trees and rocks in the foreground. Painted with markers, in a circular frame. The moon is light-up using an LED from behind the illustration

Illustration of the full moon with trees and rocks in the foreground. Painted with markers

a white LED on a white circular sheet of paper with a small paper circle on top. This was to test the light-up moon.

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Michael | VoltPaperScissors @voltpaperscissors.chaos.social.ap.brid.gy · 12/08/2026

Best hack to view the solar eclipse without the right equipment. A bit like public viewing .... #solar #solareclipse

Projection of the solar eclipse made using binoculars and a sheet of paper.

The setup for projecting the solar eclipse onto a sheet of paper: Binoculars are mounted on a tripod looking at the sun. A sheet of paper in about a meter distance captures the projection making the sun around 10cm big.

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Michael | VoltPaperScissors @voltpaperscissors.chaos.social.ap.brid.gy · 01/08/2026

I made a canard using my 3D pen on tissue paper technique. Canards have a small foreplane instead of a tailplane. The main wing is at the far back with a vertical stabilizer at the end. The foreplane is great for trimming the flight. It is a bit easier to trim […] [Original post on chaos.social]

A DIY canard (airplane) made from drawing wings on tissue paper using a 3D pen. parts are put together using a thin rod.
The canard configuration has a small foreplane at the front and the main wing at the back with a small vertical stabilzer at the very end.

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Michael | VoltPaperScissors @voltpaperscissors.chaos.social.ap.brid.gy · 24/07/2026

I realized that Google sends most traffic to my 'basics' page, which used to be the worst place to start exploring my site 😅, so I decided to make it awesome: www.voltpaperscissors.com/basics #stem #stemeducation #papercircuit #papercraft #fediLZ #diy #education #maker #makerspace […]

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Michael | VoltPaperScissors @voltpaperscissors.chaos.social.ap.brid.gy · 22/07/2026

I made a video introduction to my work. If you haven’t seen any of my videos yet, this is the perfect place to start: youtu.be/JXGe0ZZCwLA #stem #stemeducation #fedilz #maker #makereducation #diy #papercircuit #papercraft

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Michael | VoltPaperScissors @voltpaperscissors.chaos.social.ap.brid.gy · 13/07/2026

@VVoidCamp was really nice with lots of fun people around! Somehow, all my photos are light-up mushrooms from different angles 😅 — apparently, I didn’t take any other pictures. Huge thanks to everyone who worked hard to organize this amazing event. #vvoid2026 #diy #mushrooms

A light up mushroom (light up blue) on a rock with some decorative red and orange lights in the background

4 illuminated mushrooms in different colors on a rock with some people standing around a camp fire in the back

4 glowing mushrooms in different colors on a rock with colorful illuminated tents in the background

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Michael | VoltPaperScissors @voltpaperscissors.chaos.social.ap.brid.gy · 08/07/2026

This is probably the coolest DIY robot you can make by simply connecting a motor to a battery. No sensors, no Arduino, no soldering, no coding, etc.—just pure mechanics made from cardboard. I use this DIY project to teach kids the creative use of technology […] [Original post on chaos.social]

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Michael | VoltPaperScissors @voltpaperscissors.chaos.social.ap.brid.gy · 03/07/2026

That is so cool! I turned my paper plane prototyping ideas into a workshop, and the first one will be on August 9th at Amerika-Gedenkbibliothek in Berlin. If you want to participate, here is the link: www.zlb.de/veranstaltungsuebersicht…

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Flugobjekte basteln

Mit 3D-Stift und Transparentpapier. Ab 14 Jahren.

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Michael | VoltPaperScissors @voltpaperscissors.chaos.social.ap.brid.gy · 30/06/2026

So, 2006 called and said, “Hey, you should start a blog!” And since I’m at it, I thought, why not launch a newsletter too? 😅 Here is the link to my first blog post: www.voltpaperscissors.com/tipsandtr… And here for the newsletter sign-up: https […]

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Michael | VoltPaperScissors @voltpaperscissors.chaos.social.ap.brid.gy · 26/06/2026

I just added an update to my bristlebot project: www.voltpaperscissors.com/beebot Its seasonal content, I hope you like it :-) #robotics #diy #stemeducation #mint #fedilz #summercamp

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