Hi all! Today we will make a fairly realistic paper laptop. It can serve as a very original and unusual gift. For example, for a father who is a programmer, a brother who is a computer scientist. Anyone who is connected with the IT sphere or dreams of a fashionable and modern device. Also, a small computer can be useful for any children's game. It’s quite easy to make a laptop out of paper with your own hands. We'll provide you with a template, and then it's up to you.
So what do we need?
- laptop template;
- scissors;
- glue;
- pencils, markers;
- colored paper (optional).
How to make a toy laptop?
The laptop that will be folded out is made from the following materials:
- Thick cardboard
- Black background (paper)
- Glue
- Pencil and ruler
- Scissors
You need to cut out two squares from cardboard, which are connected to each other with adhesive tape. You can take a solid piece of cardboard, which you just need to bend in half. You also need to cut out the keyboard, screen bezel and mouse from cardboard. The keys are also cut out of cardboard and glued to the keyboard.
Black paper is glued in place of the screen; you can use slate paper, on which you can draw with crayons and erase them. The top cover of the laptop can be covered with stickers or the child’s signature can be made.
Memory
The computer has 100 memory locations with addresses from 00 to 99. Each of them can be used to store one instruction or one three-digit number.
Any of the cells can be overwritten, so you can even write a self-modifying program if you wish. Values in cells are entered using a pencil, and modified using a pencil and an eraser. At the same time, the value 001 is always “stitched” in cell 0. It is very convenient to use for increments, since the computer does not have commands with direct argument values. This is what the original memory block looks like:
Cardboard computer
Cardboard is a very versatile material from which you can make a lot of interesting crafts. If you don’t know how to make a computer out of cardboard with your own hands, then detailed instructions will help you cope with this task.
Try making a desktop version of the computer. First you need to decide on the size of the monitor, for which you need to make a durable stand from thick cardboard. Making a desktop computer is as easy as making a laptop; the materials used are the same.
Place the processor in the slot
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Now put the case aside for a while and start installing the motherboard components. First, place the processor in a special socket called a socket. The idea is simple: open the latch, insert the chip and close it. However, depending on the platform, the steps are slightly different.
Intel processors have many contacts that come into contact with the socket legs. With AMD it’s the other way around: the chips are studded with pins and needles that fit into the socket holes. To prevent the processor from being inserted incorrectly, keys are used - special cutouts on the sides or a triangle on one of the corners.
Details about installation are described in the instructions for the motherboard. In general terms, you need to do the following. Pull the socket latch to release the latch. Lift the clamping frame and place the chip on the contact pad, focusing on the keys. Move the processor slightly to make sure it is level. Lower the frame without any effort and snap the latch into place.
Computer for dolls
Every child who plays with dolls loves to add different elements to the play process. A computer will be a pleasant surprise for a child, and you can make a simple version for dolls yourself.
Almost all toy equipment is made of cardboard and paper; in this case, it is necessary to select the size of the computer that matches the size of the doll.
You can decorate your finished computer with colorful paper, appliqués, stickers, or simply paint it. You can draw the keyboard on cardboard or make small blanks for it, which are glued to the bottom of the laptop.
Useful video lessons on how to make a computer for dolls with your own hands can be an excellent help in this matter.
Install the motherboard into the case
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First of all, take the supplied metal plug that covers the connectors and insert it into the cutout on the back wall of the case.
Place the board inside, pushing it against the installed metal panel so that the perforations line up with all the connectors. Align the mounting holes with the guides screwed into the chassis and tighten all the screws with a screwdriver. Do not overdo the clamping to avoid damaging the board.
Useful tips for making
- Before you start, prepare all the necessary materials that you will use for the craft.
- You need to choose the type of computer, decide on its logo and depict it as accurately as possible on the case.
- You can recreate all the necessary icons on a paper desktop, stick them on, or simply draw them on the screen using colored markers or pencils.
- You can print a photo in advance that will serve as a background for your computer screen.
- When making a keyboard, you can prepare the keys in advance and draw each of them by hand, so the computer will turn out to be more realistic.
- For a desktop computer or laptop, you need to make a durable stand from thick cardboard.
- You can use any decorative elements for the toy that your child likes.
Various photos of a computer made with your own hands will help you create such a toy yourself and delight your child with an excellent craft that will become an indispensable part of his game.
Decorating your home with boxes
The boxes need to be painted in any color using a can of spray paint.
If you don’t have paint, you can simply cover them with colored paper. The resulting shelves can be attached anywhere with double-sided tape.
Additional items
Making a simple cardboard computer requires few materials and is an extremely simple job. Sometimes you can get broken parts of a real device, this could be an old mouse or a non-working keyboard.
In this case, it will be a little more interesting for the child to press the keys during the game, because the computer will become more realistic. Use prints of brightly colored desktop wallpapers with pre-made icons to create a more realistic look for your computer.
Install a video card
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If you use integrated graphics and do not plan to install a discrete video adapter, proceed to the next point.
The video card is usually large in size and is not only inserted into its slot, but also additionally attached to the case. That is why it is installed last. For connection, a PCI Express connector is used, which is located immediately under the processor socket.
Try on the component and remove one or more plugs on the rear wall of the system unit to provide access to the graphics adapter connectors.
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Move the video card slot latch and carefully insert the adapter until it clicks. Make sure the component fits all the way into the connector and secure it with one or two screws to the back of the case.
Paper model of computer
A paper computer is made according to the same principle as the cardboard version. You can make such a craft together with your child; he will certainly enjoy this activity. You can make a computer out of paper that will be as similar as possible to real equipment.
To do this, you need to pay attention to the smallest details, recreating each key separately, including the touchpad and cable connectors.
By making a paper computer, you can teach your child how this unit works. If you don’t know how to make a computer out of paper with your own hands, then detailed instructions will be your best adviser in this matter.
Command system
Each instruction is encoded using a three-digit decimal number.
The first digit is always the operation code. The remaining two digits usually represent the address of the cell that the instruction operates on. CARDIAC can "execute" 10 different instructions (codes 0 to 9):
- 0 - INP - enter a value from the input tape
- 1 - CLA - loading the contents of the memory cell into the battery
- 2 - ADD - adding a memory cell to the battery
- 3 - TAC - jump to the specified address if the accumulator value is negative
- 4 - SFT - shift operation left and right by a specified number of decimal places
- 5 - OUT - output of the memory cell to the output tape
- 6 - STO - writing the battery to a memory cell
- 7 - SUB - subtracting a memory cell from the battery
- 8 - JMP - unconditional jump to a given address
- 9 - HRS - stop and reset
detailed instructions
- Prepare two sheets of thick paper or cardboard of the same size. This will be the base and the lid, which are connected to each other with tape; you can also use threads and sew these two parts together;
- Then you need to move on to making the keyboard. Use a real keyboard as an example, drawing the characters in the order they should appear. The keyboard and keys can be made in any color that the child likes;
- The screen can be drawn or printed on a printer. You can make a replaceable screen, it will be much more interesting to play. Make it as realistic as possible, because even a toy computer should look like a real unit;
- For the screen you need to use a frame made from two strips of cardboard. You only need to secure the frame at the edges; only in this case will it be possible to use replaceable work tables;
You can also use a ready-made cardboard box for sweets or shoes as a base, and everything else can be made with your own hands, taking into account the wishes of the future owner.
Creation of a puppet theater
Necessary materials:
- Box with lid.
- A3 cardboard.
- Colored paper.
- White paper.
- Scotch.
- Glue.
- Colored pencils, markers, felt-tip pens.
- Wooden skewers.
- LEDs.
Progress
This cardboard box craft requires a little more effort than the previous product. You need to cut out a “window” and cut four holes at the top. The width of the holes should be equal to the diameter of the wooden skewers.
You need to cut out a platform from A3 cardboard and glue it closer to the bottom. Slots are made on it, just like on top. To keep it in place, you need to glue small pieces of cardboard underneath, and then glue the pad itself onto it.
Beads need to be glued onto wooden skewers. They need to be glued on the bottom. You can use a box lid as a background.
Note!
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To create a relief landscape, you need to cut out the necessary components from colored paper and glue them to the inside of the lid. If you create an arctic background, you will need to create white paper glaciers and an ocean.
At the next stage, you need to cut out the heroes of the fairy tale. You can look for them in old picture books.
Each fairy tale hero needs to be glued onto a wooden skewer. Then you need to place a garland through the holes in the box. This craft from a box is suitable for kindergarten or primary school students.
CARDONKINO
Hello, friends! Today I invite you to plunge back into the world of cardboard toys and figure out how to make a toy computer with your own hands. Children love to copy adults in their games, and such an attribute of everyday adult life as a computer can come in very handy. At the same time, unlike electronic gadgets, a computer made of cardboard does not cause any psychological addictions, but it perfectly contributes to the development of imagination. Complete benefit!
