Getting Started with Electroluminescent (EL) Wire

Contributors: Joel_E_B, bboyho

Resources and Going Further

Thanks for checking out our tutorial! Now that you've successfully got your EL wire/panel/strip up and running, it's time to incorporate it into your own project! For more information, check out the resources below:

• Technical Information and Specifications
  • EL Wire (PDF)
  • EL Panel (PDF)
  • EL Tape (PDF)
  • EL Chasing Wire (PDF)
  • 3V Inverter (PDF)
  • 12V Inverter (PDF)
• Wikipedia
  • Electroluminescence
  • Electroluminescent Wire
• SFE Product Showcase
  • EL Wire Demonstration
  • Hoop Dreams
  • ElectriCute - EL Products
  • Bendable EL Wire
  • SparkFun Unbox

Need some inspiration for your next project? Check out some of these related tutorials:

Looking for more ideas, check out these related blog posts:

Or check out this additional project tutorials for more information.

• Setting up an EL display with the EL Escudo Dos
• EL Projects on Instructables