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Attach another wire to each of the wires already connected to the terminals as shown in
Figure 2-3. A soldering iron is the most secure way to do this, but you could also twist the
wire onto the terminal and secure with tape. Briefly, touch the free ends of the wires you just
joined together to check that your model moves. Find an appropriate hole to pass them
through to the outside of the model, taking care that they don't catch on any moving parts.
Adding a blob of glue or tying a loose knot on the inside will relieve some of the strain on the
connections.
Figure 2-3:
Add wires in
parallel to the
switch and add a
knot to stop it
from pulling
through.
It is now time to reassemble your toy and the time when you discover how much attention
you were paying when you took it apart! All things being well, your toy should go back
together looking no worse after its surgery, as shown in Figure 2-4, and you shouldn't have
any parts left over. Briefly touch the wires together again to make sure that your toy still
comes to life.
