Malcolm Wheeler
10-14-2010, 7:35 PM
I am planning a Barbie house project. For reasons of limited space, the Barbie house will fold up after play, similar to the way bi fold doors open and close.
I would like to wire the house for a 12V lighting system, but I am stuck trying to think of ways to conduct the electric current from one folding panel to another.
Wires can be pinched between the panels, or metal fatigue can cause them to snap. Also wires would need to be longer when the panels are in the storage position, but shorter in the "play" position when the panels are flat side by side.
I thought about using the hinges as conductors, but I don't think uninsulated conductors are a good idea, even if it is only 12V DC.
It has been done before - for example, look at hotel doors - they all lock electronically now.
Can anyone help me with some ideas or point me at a some products out there somewhere?
Thanks!
regards
Malcolm
I would like to wire the house for a 12V lighting system, but I am stuck trying to think of ways to conduct the electric current from one folding panel to another.
Wires can be pinched between the panels, or metal fatigue can cause them to snap. Also wires would need to be longer when the panels are in the storage position, but shorter in the "play" position when the panels are flat side by side.
I thought about using the hinges as conductors, but I don't think uninsulated conductors are a good idea, even if it is only 12V DC.
It has been done before - for example, look at hotel doors - they all lock electronically now.
Can anyone help me with some ideas or point me at a some products out there somewhere?
Thanks!
regards
Malcolm