I have been Workshop Editor for both Boys’ Quest and Fun For Kidz magazine for over 15 years. One of my early projects was a Morse Code Telegraph. Of course this project needed a switch to send out the code. I came up with the Popsicle Stick switch since it could be easily made from a Popsicle Stick (a regular craft stick also works fine) and a couple of screws. This I thought would be great for kids to make themselves since in making it they would learn the basic principles of an electric switch. In addition to having a nice sound to its name, the switch worked out better than I hoped. I have used it in numerous other projects, including my Wireless Telegraph, Popsicle Stick Electronic Organ, Solar Powered Flashlight, Electric Buzzer, Reaction Timer Game, Game Timer and more.
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Popsicle Stick Switch
A momentary contact Single Pole Single Throw (S.P.S.T.)switch that is based on a Popsicle Stick. It is easy to build and the builder learns how a switch works.
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Steps
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Step #1:
Follow drawing and make marks on the Popsicle stick for the 1/8" holes that you drill as described in Step 2.
Conclusion
This is a simple project but is quite useful especially in any homemade electronic games. It is inexpensive and yet quite reliable AND you can always fix it yourself if something does go wrong!