Over the years we’ve featured more than one paper tape related project, and the latest to come out way is [ColemanJW2 ... and produces an SVG file to cut the tape with a laser cutter.

Though it is many decades since paper tape was commonly used as a data input or storage medium, it still holds a fascination ...

Slow and steady. Bit by Bit. Section by section, I cut out all the shapes in my sketch. I cut through both the sketch and the papers underneath.

If one strip runs out, tape it down and start a new one ... If you are using A4 paper you will probably need to cut up 2 - 3 sheets. You will be folding these over so make sure the strips are ...