Step 3 of 6

Step 3: Lay the copper strips

Lay a strip of copper tape from each leg, over its square, so the leg is sandwiched. Peel off the backing a little at a time and press the tape flat. End the − strip in a square about 2cm across, for the battery. Run the + strip to the edge of the card next to the battery square. Keep the strips apart everywhere.

A copper strip from each leg: the plus strip runs down and along to the edge of the card, the minus strip ends in a square for the battery, and the two never touch