Instructables: exploring - technology - el-wire - popular http://www.instructables.com Sat, 18 May 2013 17:15:07 PDT BLOX v1.01 Hanging EL Wire Cassette Display http://www.instructables.com/id/Hanging-EL-Wire-Cassette-Display/
Hanging EL Wire Cassette Display - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO8/A8LQ/HF23X0JP/FO8A8LQHF23X0JP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO8/A8LQ/HF23X0JP/FO8A8LQHF23X0JP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO8/A8LQ/HF23X0JP/FO8A8LQHF23X0JP.SMALL.jpg querry43 This project is a fun and easy introduction to EL wire.  It can be done in a day and is quite customizable.  The original idea came from another instructible by MisterM. Main Body Parts: clear cassette tapes sealed with screws shadow box 7/16th in dowel paint (enough to make the box and dowel the s...
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Thu, 25 Apr 2013 17:59:32 PDT
EL Wire Cassette Tape Dangler http://www.instructables.com/id/EL-Wire-Cassette-Tape-Dangler/
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Tue, 26 Mar 2013 08:59:12 PDT
EL Wire Hat: Sequenced and Sound Activated with Remote Control - powered by Arduino and Sparkfun http://www.instructables.com/id/EL-Wire-Hat-Sequenced-and-Sound-Activated-with-Re/
EL Wire Hat: Sequenced and Sound Activated with Remote Control - powered by Arduino and Sparkfun - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0J/RFX4/HAQ30I5Y/F0JRFX4HAQ30I5Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0J/RFX4/HAQ30I5Y/F0JRFX4HAQ30I5Y.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0J/RFX4/HAQ30I5Y/F0JRFX4HAQ30I5Y.SMALL.jpg dovadil Welcome to the Instructable guide of my EL Wire hat with some fun features. The concept is an EL Wired hat with 8 sequenced EL wires controlled by a wired remote. Multiple speed controllable sequence modes are pre-programmed into an Arduino UNO, including a sound activation feature. Features: 7 se...
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Fri, 28 Dec 2012 18:33:01 PST
LEVEL HEADED - EL WIRE HEADPHONES http://www.instructables.com/id/LEVEL-HEADED-EL-WIRE-HEADPHONES/
LEVEL HEADED - EL WIRE HEADPHONES - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F19/00UA/H9T4QVFJ/F1900UAH9T4QVFJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F19/00UA/H9T4QVFJ/F1900UAH9T4QVFJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F19/00UA/H9T4QVFJ/F1900UAH9T4QVFJ.SMALL.jpg yardleydobon Here are a couple videos demonstrating Level Headed -- EL Wire Headphones that react to the music you are listening too! The first shows the headphones decorated with EL wire and the second shows just the headphone cable decorated. Unfortunately, the camera doesn't show the correct colors and blurs ...
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Mon, 26 Nov 2012 19:55:39 PST
Glowing Glasses Hack http://www.instructables.com/id/Electroluminscent-Glasses-Hack/
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Sat, 3 Nov 2012 16:29:16 PDT
Easy way to solder EL wire! http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-way-to-solder-EL-wire/
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Fri, 11 May 2012 17:01:23 PDT
Motion Triggered Bed-to-Bathroom Floor Illumination http://www.instructables.com/id/Motion-Triggered-Bed-to-Bathroom-Floor-Illuminatio/
Motion Triggered Bed-to-Bathroom Floor Illumination - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRD/BCTR/GY4R91K1/FRDBCTRGY4R91K1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRD/BCTR/GY4R91K1/FRDBCTRGY4R91K1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRD/BCTR/GY4R91K1/FRDBCTRGY4R91K1.SMALL.jpg tamberg If you or your elderly parents belong to those who have to frequent the bathroom by night, and sometimes get disoriented in the dark, this might be worth a try. Like the illuminated floor lane in a smoke filled airplane, the EL wire shows you the way from your bed to the bathroom, triggered as soo...
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Sun, 5 Feb 2012 11:33:00 PST
DAFT PUNK TRON HELMET (GUY-MANUEL) http://www.instructables.com/id/DAFT-PUNK-TRON-HELMET-GUY-MANUEL/
DAFT PUNK TRON HELMET (GUY-MANUEL) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTS/TB66/GWKD43YQ/FTSTB66GWKD43YQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTS/TB66/GWKD43YQ/FTSTB66GWKD43YQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTS/TB66/GWKD43YQ/FTSTB66GWKD43YQ.SMALL.jpg domtrofski Hi Guys I am going to attempt to show you how I made my Daft Punk Helmet and suit from the film Tron. We go to a festival each year that is mainly fancy dress and this year we had an epic task of making these suits. My helmet was fashioned from a Boba Fett Helmet from start wars and 8 months and a...
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Mon, 26 Dec 2011 10:35:05 PST
DNA Sculpture Desk Lamp: Grown Crystal, EL-Wire, Acrylic, Silicone and Aluminum http://www.instructables.com/id/DNA-Sculpture-Desk-Lamp-Grown-Crystal-EL-Wire-/
DNA Sculpture Desk Lamp: Grown Crystal, EL-Wire, Acrylic, Silicone and Aluminum - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEJ/XDTT/GW5WGJI0/FEJXDTTGW5WGJI0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEJ/XDTT/GW5WGJI0/FEJXDTTGW5WGJI0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEJ/XDTT/GW5WGJI0/FEJXDTTGW5WGJI0.SMALL.jpg LucidMovement So, of course, all of you reading this have thought to yourself at one time or another "I would absolutely love to grow some crystals on el-wire and then encase it in silicone and acrylic."  No? Oh, well maybe it was just me then.  Regardless of whether you have had that thought before or not, I'll ...
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Tue, 20 Dec 2011 21:51:28 PST
Neon Kicks - EL wire shoes http://www.instructables.com/id/Neon-Pumps/
Neon Kicks - EL wire shoes - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK1/3PPM/GP7IRYB8/FK13PPMGP7IRYB8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK1/3PPM/GP7IRYB8/FK13PPMGP7IRYB8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK1/3PPM/GP7IRYB8/FK13PPMGP7IRYB8.SMALL.jpg wealeybin I bought some super sweet shoes in Tokyo earlier this year. Very cool shoes. But I found myself wondering how much cooler could these shoes be? Parts and Tools What you decide to attach your EL wire to will ultimately dictate what tools and materials you will need. That said, the three main it...
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Wed, 22 Jun 2011 07:30:50 PDT
Pedal Powered EL Wire Bike http://www.instructables.com/id/Pedal-Powered-EL-Wire-Bike/
Pedal Powered EL Wire Bike - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMB/TJTU/GJQE9WO8/FMBTJTUGJQE9WO8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMB/TJTU/GJQE9WO8/FMBTJTUGJQE9WO8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMB/TJTU/GJQE9WO8/FMBTJTUGJQE9WO8.SMALL.jpg samsmith17 This is a relatively simple instructable that uses advanced EL wire techniques. If you've never worked with EL wire, check out some of the other great EL wire instructables first. You'll need to know how to solder and connect it before doing this project. Since the whole point of this instructable ...
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Fri, 11 Feb 2011 20:36:38 PST
Flexible Aluminum Electroluminescent Display - No Transparent Conductor Needed http://www.instructables.com/id/Flexible-Auminum-Electroluminescent-Display-No-T/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWM/V9IY/GGK2NOOQ/FWMV9IYGGK2NOOQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWM/V9IY/GGK2NOOQ/FWMV9IYGGK2NOOQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWM/V9IY/GGK2NOOQ/FWMV9IYGGK2NOOQ.SMALL.jpg JeriEllsworth How to make a flexible display with aluminum foil, EL phosphors and a simple electrolytic etching bath.
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Tue, 16 Nov 2010 05:54:02 PST
EL Wire Spiderweb http://www.instructables.com/id/EL-Wire-Spiderweb/
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Sun, 15 Aug 2010 23:49:53 PDT
The Full "How To" Manual For EL (Electroluminescent) Wire http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Full-How-Too-Manual-For-EL-Electroluminesce/
The Full "How To" Manual For EL (Electroluminescent) Wire - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F68/ISR7/GCI8KPIO/F68ISR7GCI8KPIO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F68/ISR7/GCI8KPIO/F68ISR7GCI8KPIO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F68/ISR7/GCI8KPIO/F68ISR7GCI8KPIO.SMALL.jpg Pyrotect Disclaimer : This is my First Instructable. I appreciate any constructive criticism and helpful advice. Now any of you who just ramble on about “I’m just in it for the money” or “You misspelled instruction” or “He’s trying to control the world” just leave me be and we'll be just fine. (Ok, the Wor...
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Sun, 15 Aug 2010 22:21:42 PDT
EL Levitation Wand http://www.instructables.com/id/EL-Levitation-Wand/
EL Levitation Wand - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFI/OZNP/GCJ0ZRJD/FFIOZNPGCJ0ZRJD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFI/OZNP/GCJ0ZRJD/FFIOZNPGCJ0ZRJD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFI/OZNP/GCJ0ZRJD/FFIOZNPGCJ0ZRJD.SMALL.jpg izzyinsf What's a levitation wand, you ask? Only the niftiest magic trick out there. If you've ever seen the magician's dancing cane trick, the wand follows pretty much the same principles. All credit for the levitation wand's proliferation as a flow tool goes to Prisna of Flowtoys, who made the first (I thi...
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Wed, 11 Aug 2010 00:32:10 PDT
How To Make A Backlit Keyboard http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-A-Backlit-Keyboard/
How To Make A Backlit Keyboard - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUM/0VX7/GCI8KD7O/FUM0VX7GCI8KD7O.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUM/0VX7/GCI8KD7O/FUM0VX7GCI8KD7O.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUM/0VX7/GCI8KD7O/FUM0VX7GCI8KD7O.SMALL.jpg gigafide In this instructible, we will be making a backlit keyboard using a usb-enabled keyboard and some el-wire. Needed Parts To do this project you’re gonna need a couple of things: - USB powered Electro Luminescent wire or EL wire. - A keyboard - Hot glue Gun - Screwdriver Technically, you can u...
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Mon, 9 Aug 2010 21:22:42 PDT
EL wire Steam Burton bonsai (steampunk) http://www.instructables.com/id/EL-wire-Steam-Burton-bonsai/
EL wire Steam Burton bonsai (steampunk) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F87/GTXZ/GCF14WOC/F87GTXZGCF14WOC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F87/GTXZ/GCF14WOC/F87GTXZGCF14WOC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F87/GTXZ/GCF14WOC/F87GTXZGCF14WOC.SMALL.jpg stico Hi everyone, My project is a dead bonsaï recycled as a El lamp. I'm sorry but i've lost my datas recently and most of my making off pictures have been deleted :( I'l try to explain this design as close to the original as possible. Feel free to rate it and If you have any questions, just ask! Tool...
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Tue, 3 Aug 2010 16:40:52 PDT
How to make a color changing EL wire hour glass! http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-color-changing-EL-wire-hour-glass/
How to make a color changing EL wire hour glass! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA5/HKZJ/GC4G4O1O/FA5HKZJGC4G4O1O.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA5/HKZJ/GC4G4O1O/FA5HKZJGC4G4O1O.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA5/HKZJ/GC4G4O1O/FA5HKZJGC4G4O1O.SMALL.jpg steven123 On this instructible you will learn how to make an color changing hour glass out of EL wire. Puting together the structure of the hour glass, and parts list. 8 L brackets One high toarc motar 9 volt batters Black non glossy spray paint.  Half inch screws Three foot PVC piping that is at least ...
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Tue, 27 Jul 2010 11:07:37 PDT
how to add EL wire to a coat or other garment http://www.instructables.com/id/how-to-add-EL-wire-to-a-coat-or-other-garment/
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Sat, 21 Jun 2008 21:53:02 PDT
Light Up Costume http://www.instructables.com/id/Light-Up-Costume/
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Tue, 12 Jan 2010 12:57:00 PST