Circuit Troubleshooting

Having trouble with getting your LED circuit to work?

Try the following:

  • Make sure the positive side of the the light is connected to the copper tape or wire that is touching the positive side of the battery.
  • Make sure the battery is in firm contact with the battery.
  • Is the positive side of the batter touching the negative copper tape or vice versa?
  • Does the copper tape have any rips that are breaking the connection?
  • Are there any places where the positive side of the tape or wire touches the negative side without going through a light? This would be a short circuit.
  • Make sure the conductive edges of the lights are overlapping the copper tape enough to make a good connection.
  • Firmly press around the edges of the lights and anywhere the copper tape overlaps to make sure the connection is good.
  • Try a different battery.

Download this circuit troubleshooting guide