Tips & Tricks: The Slide Dimmer & Dimmer Bits pt. 3
363 views · Published 9 August 2013 · 0:11 · Indexed 19 October 2026
Channel: littleBits Electronics · 2013 · Science & Technology
The original knobs on both the dimmer and the slide dimmer are so tiny that it is sometimes hard to pinch and control them. We thought it a good idea to attach something to the knob to make it bigger. Cardboard is a good material to use to make the dimmer knob into a larger dial. It is easy to find, easy to handle, cheap and strong. One thing you should remember is that the knob on the dimmer is actually a D-shape, so make a hole on the cardboard accordingly. If it were all round, the dial would spin alone, not turning its axle (the original knob) For more tips & tricks check out http://littlebits.cc/fridays-tips-tricks-the-slide-dimmer-and-dimmer-bits littleBits is an open source library of electronic modules that snap together with magnets for prototyping, learning, and fun. Find out more at littleBits.cc
