Papercraft Batteries

 Papercraft Battery Mockup Papercraft Batteries

Concept, Design & Fabrication by Emily Daniels 2011

This design was intended to be an elegant example of a traditional voltaic cell. The design is solder less and easy to construct from common household items. The wetted paper acts as a salt bridge between the two dissimilar wires that, when wired in sequence, light the center LED. Instructions on how to make it are here.

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