All About Electroluminescent Materials - EL Wire, EL Tape, EL Panel!

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Komentáře • 309

  • @TobyHaynes
    @TobyHaynes Před 10 lety +88

    This would be fantastic to decorate a kid's bike. Not only would it look cool, it would make them safer when it's getting dark

    • @SamSquids
      @SamSquids Před 3 lety +1

      It would, plus it's been done before with Aircraft

  • @jonahhache9835
    @jonahhache9835 Před 7 lety +7

    this youtube channel is making my week. I've been sitting on these costume pieces for months to attach EL and LED strips and these videos are walking me through it all.... Thank you so much Adatruit....

  • @MandoThingz
    @MandoThingz Před 3 lety +2

    For being 8 years old this is ahead of its time

  • @firstnamelastname3468
    @firstnamelastname3468 Před 3 lety +4

    Thank you so much for making this, that is tech explained well/quickly/efficiently! 100+!
    I know it's an older video, I just got my first piece of el wire to experiment with.
    SUBSCRIBED! thank you again

  • @dang25272549
    @dang25272549 Před 7 lety +1

    I like the idea wrapping the copper sheet around the outter portion , perfect!.

  • @LilaLink8P
    @LilaLink8P Před 4 lety +290

    i was very confused when she mention "Corona Virus" at 0:27
    EDIT: WTH??! Thanks for the Likes/Comments i guess o.Ô

  • @artusalbi
    @artusalbi Před 4 lety +1

    thank you for this, now i got the confidence to customized may el wire!

  • @SupaBlank
    @SupaBlank Před 10 lety

    Gasp, ive seen a couple of these now thanks to Makey Makey, and this show is exactly what i was looking for,subbed. Great work guys.

  • @975abc
    @975abc Před 10 lety +1

    Thank you ! Thank you ! Thank you ! I love the soildering. You do such a great job it inspires me to keep going and get even better. Thank you.

    • @Daiceto
      @Daiceto Před 2 lety +1

      The soldering job literally made me say "ouch" to be honest. It was painful to watch..

  • @GeorgeGraves
    @GeorgeGraves Před 10 lety +7

    +1 on great video. (PS - love that little corner office you have!)

  • @clydesight
    @clydesight Před 5 lety +1

    Thanks for explaining how this stuff works!

  • @andrewfriday2521
    @andrewfriday2521 Před 4 lety

    I'm amazed no one has mentioned Tron in these comment lol. I've never seen or heard of this stuff, looks amazing!

  • @Mueleski
    @Mueleski Před 10 lety +1

    Thanks Becky, really cool stuff.

  • @shadowr2d2
    @shadowr2d2 Před 5 lety +1

    I’m going to add this to my PC. This is a great idea 💡...

  • @thomasdelbert
    @thomasdelbert Před 9 lety +5

    I

  • @seekertosecrets
    @seekertosecrets Před 5 lety

    This gives me an idea for a future project!

  • @frankarmand3378
    @frankarmand3378 Před 7 lety

    This stuff is awesome 🙌 So many applications 👍

  • @GoatX88
    @GoatX88 Před 7 lety

    Thanks for explaining! very useful video:)

  • @AH-ph3cb
    @AH-ph3cb Před 2 lety

    finally a simple and quick tutorial

  • @LC-ue6mp
    @LC-ue6mp Před 4 lety +1

    Great job on the video young lady. You sound smart and look great. Best to you.

  • @D00dst3r
    @D00dst3r Před 8 lety

    does the starter pack come with the el wire and an inverter with the y connectors? Or do i have to solder them myself?

  • @XXXChef22
    @XXXChef22 Před 4 lety

    I want to use the el wire to try making my mask eyes glow. what would be the best way though to hide the Inverter, also set the wire inside the mask so its comfy when I wear it?

  • @abhie4265
    @abhie4265 Před 2 lety

    didn't knew about anything cool like this.... Till today!!!! ✌🤯

  • @BlackShadow233
    @BlackShadow233 Před 7 lety

    i meant to say inverter i bought it from ellumiglow i just want to know where i can get longer wire if possible?

  • @llantup
    @llantup Před 3 lety

    How bright is the el wire? I've an idea with a 4"x6" acrylic block with a design lasered inside, and wondering if it would be bright enough in a regular room?

  • @anthonyvolkman2338
    @anthonyvolkman2338 Před 8 lety

    I have purchased some el wire from you and i love it

  • @luthiao
    @luthiao Před 3 lety

    I made the guitar neck for this system, but there are noises induced by the controller for the pickups, how do I solve this problem?

  • @crazynerfer1928
    @crazynerfer1928 Před 9 lety

    What happens when you over volt the battery pack?Like if the bat pack is made for 1.5 v aa,but you use 3 v uktrafire bats what happens?Will the el wire explode fuse or will it be fine?

  • @theedgeofbeyondofficial

    Can motion/chasing EL wire be cut to size just as the regular EL wire?

  • @racingislife15
    @racingislife15 Před 8 lety

    how bright can you make EL wire?? Looking to use it for some night time identification lights for some racecars.

  • @LynessRogers
    @LynessRogers Před 6 lety

    What type inverter would you recommend for a close to full body luminescence?

  • @T3RM1N8ER
    @T3RM1N8ER Před 5 lety

    Can it be longer than 1 meter? I really love the red el wire tape but cant find any that is 3m.

  • @MrSeniorJR
    @MrSeniorJR Před 5 lety

    Any idea if it would be feasible to use this on a pinewood derby car and still come in under 5 ounces?

  • @ghaithalmuhandis9287
    @ghaithalmuhandis9287 Před 10 lety +1

    Amazing thanx 4 your efforts.

  • @iamnoone2239
    @iamnoone2239 Před 7 lety

    is there a converter that does sound reaction and regular on

  • @ImaginationBlue
    @ImaginationBlue Před 6 lety

    I just love you guys! Thank you.

  • @tootimakooti1762
    @tootimakooti1762 Před 7 lety

    if we made them into a word to hang on the wall, can it be reusable like can i make it into another word?

  • @stevecrawford333
    @stevecrawford333 Před 9 lety

    i'm trying to put el wire in my ski poles without a big battery pack. an in-line double a battery would be ideal to fit it inside the ski pole. I havent been able to find these. does anyone know whats the smallest battery you can use to fit in a 1" diameter pole.. i need some advice or links.. can only find big battery packs

  • @soldierdsgn
    @soldierdsgn Před 7 lety

    hello, I'd like to ask this wire can shines through a 1cm styrofoam?

  • @amexican1978
    @amexican1978 Před 7 lety

    At what Temo does the phosphate dries? I placed some EL Wire in my Prius dashboard and after 3 months in Summer parts of it dried..?

  • @jerrywi6172
    @jerrywi6172 Před 5 lety

    so this thing is using AC current? how many volts does it operate, can we just plug it into the mains?

  • @liammandrake8453
    @liammandrake8453 Před 10 lety

    I want to put it in my room. How do I install it? Does it need to be hooked up to an outlet. Can I hook it up to a switch

  • @cathyshepard253
    @cathyshepard253 Před 6 lety

    Do you think I could use these for lightning effects?

  • @outerrimstudiosllc7056

    Since this is AC can it just be plugged into an 120V wall outlet? Do you know how bright they can get in Lumens?

  • @killedtwosherif
    @killedtwosherif Před 10 lety

    could i make it change color!/ if not what is the best altrnative that could be used in the form of that sheet in 0:20

  • @VISITORVENUDAILLOR
    @VISITORVENUDAILLOR Před 8 lety

    Is it enough bright that it could be seen from at least 50 meters away? I'm on a motorcycle custom project. Then I want to know if this would be ok to install this type of EL wire in the headlights. The biker must be seen from front with just the EL wire turned on.

  • @rocalberto
    @rocalberto Před 10 lety

    hello i have a question, what do i need to light up 100meter of EL wire . I mean all in one line?

  • @semi5alpha
    @semi5alpha Před 5 lety

    Question miss.. Is this applicable outdoor for signages?

  • @tricanproductions6184
    @tricanproductions6184 Před 4 lety

    how did they do the Chasing pattern in the begining with all the el wire examples? @0:50

  • @letsgetto1millwithoutvids

    So what voltage and current does el wire need and how to make an inverter

  • @myakcosplay
    @myakcosplay Před 7 lety

    i'm from brazilian but I love your movie thanks for help me in my project in Led!

  • @kellymotykiewicz810
    @kellymotykiewicz810 Před 10 lety

    i want to use this on a halloween costume, if i need to cut it and have enough left how would i use the remaining piece of el wire on another project?

  • @gabrielaaronmanceramartine3743

    excuseme in the minute 0:56 you are showing a product like a cicurle of EL material, do you have it?

  • @TobiasSchunk22
    @TobiasSchunk22 Před 6 lety

    How can I fix the wire on plastic? I want to Illuminate my rollerblates?

  • @AliGravi89
    @AliGravi89 Před 9 lety +2

    Did EL wire have age how many hour it will work life time or what ??

  • @michaelzajac5284
    @michaelzajac5284 Před 8 lety +1

    It's interesting that. Thank you for Tutor.

  • @chrisadams7216
    @chrisadams7216 Před 10 lety

    Hey guys I was wondering if you can help im looking at using his inside my computer now I have seen them connected to the power supply of the computer how woukd I do this woukd inveryer would I need please your my last hope to do this

  • @angelsinmyarms1
    @angelsinmyarms1 Před 8 lety

    Is this type of lighting safe around water? Worse case, could it shock someone?

  • @_Graia
    @_Graia Před 4 lety

    Can the EL Panel itself be cut and still work?

  • @12nerdynerd12
    @12nerdynerd12 Před 9 lety

    How can you make this light sensitive ? And can you get water on it

  • @serialtoxic6427
    @serialtoxic6427 Před 3 lety

    Could i use it to illuminate an ereader Display ?

  • @BlackShadow233
    @BlackShadow233 Před 7 lety

    where can i get more wire? i have an inventor that i bought from you guys this is an amazing product!!!

  • @unknxwn.4758
    @unknxwn.4758 Před 7 lety

    I think Thats Good For my Casemodding Project THX

  • @worldwidehf
    @worldwidehf Před 3 lety

    I need an inverter to add this to a car what kind do I need??

  • @maxvandenbergnl
    @maxvandenbergnl Před 10 měsíci

    Unrelated question; where did you get that awesome

  • @vkorchnoifan
    @vkorchnoifan Před 10 lety

    I would like to make el flowers. How can I make them using el ?

  • @jean9910
    @jean9910 Před 10 lety

    I want to plug it to a wall, how do I do that?

  • @supersmashdelft
    @supersmashdelft Před 6 lety

    how do you get the shifting lights at @0:49 ?

  • @alexanderliriano682
    @alexanderliriano682 Před 9 lety

    Hey Vicky, my mask just broke today. Would you make a guide to fix it please? Great video :)

  • @PraveenKumar-yf3jo
    @PraveenKumar-yf3jo Před 5 lety

    How much power required by this wire to glow?

  • @Cake-je1hu
    @Cake-je1hu Před 2 lety

    Can you change the color like led

  • @luis96xd
    @luis96xd Před 5 lety

    Amazing video! This is so cool! :D

  • @julioroque6453
    @julioroque6453 Před 7 lety

    ¿Donde las puedo conseguir aquí en México?

  • @julios5179
    @julios5179 Před 8 lety

    how can they be wired for interior of a car without useing too many inverters.?

  • @saugatsamsuhang1858
    @saugatsamsuhang1858 Před 9 lety

    how can i buy the el wires
    and were plzz help

  • @SuperRahil007
    @SuperRahil007 Před 9 lety

    Can el wire connects with car battery 12v

  • @madhumithabalaji1243
    @madhumithabalaji1243 Před 7 lety

    I need LED crown for my reception..pls help me..

  • @xmodalloy
    @xmodalloy Před 10 lety

    Wow, a cute lass doing some electronics work? Always an awesome thing to see someone who's more than just a cover-girl!

  • @whatevsimbulletproof
    @whatevsimbulletproof Před 7 lety

    How do you attach it to you hoodie?

  • @SevenDeMagnus
    @SevenDeMagnus Před 5 lety

    Very nice. I think they used EL in the arcade Space Invaders?

  • @maruatarenthlei2750
    @maruatarenthlei2750 Před 7 lety

    How will i make a LED shoe please help me?

  • @DragonofDread
    @DragonofDread Před 9 lety

    Can you put these together with an arduino circuit board?

  • @Enjerupan
    @Enjerupan Před 2 lety

    Cosplayer here- I’m gonna have a field day with this new power

  • @Drc0ffee
    @Drc0ffee Před 8 lety

    Fantastic vid

  • @chadpogi4815
    @chadpogi4815 Před 8 lety

    how can i get those el tape??

  • @andreecristiansaldanacoril5638

    Have u try on laptops? Would it be nice?

  • @xtrina9631
    @xtrina9631 Před 5 lety

    Can it glow in day sun light ????

  • @maddmavic
    @maddmavic Před 3 lety

    I been using this since it was stupid expensive and hard to get. On custom cars I did decades ago

  • @marianpelmus
    @marianpelmus Před 7 lety

    anyone tried to do an infinity mirror with el wire ?

  • @aNOMaly_..
    @aNOMaly_.. Před 5 lety

    Cool but when you show the blue one its easy to see those small wires wraped around that big one.

  • @kantoboy8447
    @kantoboy8447 Před 9 lety

    Where can I get in touch with shop or a person that do this in SF Ca ?

  • @chloemcholoe3280
    @chloemcholoe3280 Před 5 lety

    I thought it’s a filament! I was so happy :p

  • @logsthatbleed
    @logsthatbleed Před 10 lety

    what heat gun is that?

  • @sabbadius
    @sabbadius Před 7 lety +1

    Hello, Im from Cordoba Argentina and would like to know if this EL Wire kit comes with more bright light, I know is brighter, but I need more power of luminescence, maybe is not the el wire the soft bright, maybe is the circuit using only 2 AA batteries? Thank you. for the asap reply.

    • @CoolKoon
      @CoolKoon Před 6 lety

      If you need more brightness, perhaps you might want to try LED stripes with an opaque coating instead.

  • @cesar_2143
    @cesar_2143 Před 9 lety

    Can u try to do a LED project with soccer shoes because that would be an awsome project

  • @chibikacchan
    @chibikacchan Před 6 lety

    Thank you !!!

  • @electroumit
    @electroumit Před 3 lety

    Thank you.

  • @impracticalinventor1610

    Woaa had no idea this tech existed. Cool!

  • @Portal12345678910
    @Portal12345678910 Před 10 lety +1

    right on new years right?

  • @Robanza
    @Robanza Před 5 měsíci

    Is this dimmable??