Notice that we connect the switch to the red cables and not the black. That is standard practice aimed at minimizing the points through which power can accidentally be connected to other electrical components. Stopping the power near its source is the best way to do it.
Courses and lessons with this Tutorial
This Tutorial is used in the following courses and lessons
Build a DIY Rotating LED Clock Display – For Parents and Kids (Online and Self-Guided)
Discover the fun of DIY electronics with your child in this self-paced, beginner-friendly online course, where parents and kids work together to build a rotating LED strip display!
Designed for those with no prior experience, this project-based course walks you through the entire process of assembling a spinning LED display that uses persistence of vision to create a glowing clock.
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Start Your Engines – Wiring the Motor
A simple circuit
The goal of this lesson is to build a simple circuit to control the motor. We’ve split the steps into small tasks.
If any step is unclear, there’s a 3D model at the end that shows what the finished circuit looks like. Feel free to take a peek.
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