Nail Clipper Switch

This project reimagines the everyday nail clipper as an unconventional light switch, blending functionality with absurdity in the spirit of Chodogu—the Japanese art of creating impractical yet fascinating inventions. Using a simple circuit, the nail clipper controls two LED lights:

1. A red LED illuminates when the clipper is closed, symbolizing idle state.
2. A green LED flashes each time the clipper is pressed, turning the act of cutting nails into an interactive experience.

Above is the video that demonstrate the functionality of the nail clipper switch

1. x1 Nail Clipper (IMPORANT: Nail Clipper MUST BE conductive). My nail clipper is made of aluminum and has the resistor of 150R, so no extra resistor is needed for the project.
2. x1 Breadboard
3. x2 3V battery
4. x1 battery holder
5. x2 LED (1 Red, 1 Green)
6. x1 Conductive Tape
7. x1 Non-conductive tape
8. Wires (As many as needed)

Above is the diagram that show the basic of the circuit. Soldering components are optional to hold the parts better. The wire you choose for connects the circuit should be in the suitable length (3 unconnected jumping wire should be at least 4 inches)

1. Put 2 3V batteries into the battery holder, then connect the wire of battery holder to the rails
2. Putting 2 LED in the position as in the diagram above (The right LED should be the green one instead of red in the diagram)
3. Putting jumping wire into the breadboard as the diagram above (Make sure to leave 3 jumping wire unconnected since it will be important for the switch later

For this step, please prepare non-conductive tape and copper tape ready.

1. For letting the electricity flows though the nail clippers, we will attach the unconnected wire in the rail power to the back of our nail clipper. First, place the jumping wire head firmly into the nail clipper, then place the copper wire to fixed the jumping wire head in place. Strengthen with another layer of non-conductive type on top to prevent the wire fell off or creating short circuit accidentally (Like in 3rd picture)
2. Connect the unconnected green LED jumping wire to the head of the clipper. This time, we will do it with a different order to connect it. First, place a layer of non-conductive type on the head of the clipper, then place a jumping wire head on top (please make sure to not let either head expose with the wire's head). Finally, cover it with a thin layer of the copper tape (Please make sure the copper tape DO NOT TOUCH any metal part of the nail clippers)
3. Do the same with the red LED on the handle of the nail clipper (Like in 1st picture)

Congratulations, now you have made a nail clipper switch as same as me!