Folk Computer

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====== Let's make a button! ======

We'll start with the printable template and then make a Folk program that we want to turn into a button.


===== Let's cut and fold the button =====

Let's cut and fold up the button like so:

1. Cut out one of the quadrants.

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2. Starting at one end of the paper, fold the first solid black line into a valley fold (like a "V"), so it forms a little "foot" for the button:

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3. Fold the next line in a mountain fold (inverse of a "V", valley fold), like so:
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4. Fold the next edge as a mountain fold as well:
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5. Fold the final edge as a valley fold again, forming another little "foot" for the button:
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You should now have a basic button:

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6. Cut out the section surrounded by the dashed line. This is where you'll place the AprilTag for your program:

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Your button should now look like this:

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==== 5. Cutting and taping the AprilTag =====

1. Grab your program and cut out the AprilTag from it like so (make sure to preserve the program number and date data for future reference):

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Cut the AprilTag in half so you have two pieces, a top and a bottom.

2.Place two pieces of tape on the top and bottom of the protruding bits of your button
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3. Start by taping the top piece in position, then hold the button closed. While it's closed, line up the other half and tape it in place:

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4. Cut out the code:
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5. Tape the code onto the body of your button:

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===== 6. Testing out your button =====

Try giving the button a few presses. If it displays the word "Computer", you've just made a paper button that triggers a program in Folk! pat yourself on the shoulder!

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