http://www.instructables.com Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:19:11 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-EL-Wire-RC-Plane/
Simple EL Wire R/C Plane - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F70/MKMK/HH2VMB48/F70MKMKHH2VMB48.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F70/MKMK/HH2VMB48/F70MKMKHH2VMB48.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F70/MKMK/HH2VMB48/F70MKMKHH2VMB48.SMALL.jpg zanethebrain Have you ever wanted to fly your remote control airplane at night but don't want to crash it because it's too dark? I have seen other r/c planes with lights on them but I can never find good instructions on how to do it yourself. I decided to just dive into it and try it so you won't have to go thro...
By: zanethebrain

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 30 May 2013 18:42:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/El-wire-keyboard-backlight/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD1/4NCY/HH2VXH8U/FD14NCYHH2VXH8U.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD1/4NCY/HH2VXH8U/FD14NCYHH2VXH8U.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD1/4NCY/HH2VXH8U/FD14NCYHH2VXH8U.SMALL.jpg Tkdwn Tnx to gigafide for the instructions.
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 26 May 2013 05:18:49 PDT 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...
By: querry43

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 25 Apr 2013 17:59:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/EL-Wire-Cassette-Tape-Dangler/
EL Wire Cassette Tape Dangler - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1N/9QW2/HEQEQYG4/F1N9QW2HEQEQYG4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1N/9QW2/HEQEQYG4/F1N9QW2HEQEQYG4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1N/9QW2/HEQEQYG4/F1N9QW2HEQEQYG4.SMALL.jpg MisterM This is a simple instructable to make a glowing el wire cassette tape. It makes a great pendant and would look good hanging in a retro record shop or something. The el controller that came with it has slow and fast flashing modes as well as always-on, which are very effective and give that neon sign...
By: MisterM

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 26 Mar 2013 08:59:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/iron-man-tron-style-helmet/
iron man (tron style) helmet - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8T/DHLZ/HEBNNQDD/F8TDHLZHEBNNQDD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8T/DHLZ/HEBNNQDD/F8TDHLZHEBNNQDD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8T/DHLZ/HEBNNQDD/F8TDHLZHEBNNQDD.SMALL.jpg Andrew.Stark hi all, in this tutorial i'm  gonna show you how i made an iron man helmet with a tron look or as I call it "tron man". To make this awesome helmet you need the following materials: -6 meters of EL-wire and inverter (20$) -cardboard (free) -hot glue sticks (2$) -solder -A4 paper (free) -9v battery (...
By: Andrew.Stark

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 16 Mar 2013 05:00:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Full-Color-electroluminescent-decals-with-El-Panel/
Full Color electroluminescent decals with El Panel - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3N/HELF/HAQ2U2Z5/F3NHELFHAQ2U2Z5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3N/HELF/HAQ2U2Z5/F3NHELFHAQ2U2Z5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3N/HELF/HAQ2U2Z5/F3NHELFHAQ2U2Z5.SMALL.jpg animes25 So there are already some instructables about el Panel, but you always need to know how to use a serigraph machine, or a vinyl cutter, there are disavantages with serigraph because if you want to have more than 2 colors you will need to make 2 screens, and is too much work if you will do only 1 deca...
By: animes25

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 3 Jan 2013 00:27:56 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Electroluminescent-Boat-Navigation-Lights/
Electroluminescent Boat Navigation Lights - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVK/NIO8/HAWBWIXS/FVKNIO8HAWBWIXS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVK/NIO8/HAWBWIXS/FVKNIO8HAWBWIXS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVK/NIO8/HAWBWIXS/FVKNIO8HAWBWIXS.SMALL.jpg als_liahona For more than 170 years, the law has requires red (port) and green (starboard) navigation lights on powered marine vehicles operated at night.  Most basic navigation lights include a single bulb behind colored red and green plastic lenses.  Generally this is sufficient, but after being told by other...
By: als_liahona

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 1 Jan 2013 01:23:58 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Light-up-Eiffel-Tower-Framed-Poster/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPH/3MA2/HBBCIEA8/FPH3MA2HBBCIEA8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPH/3MA2/HBBCIEA8/FPH3MA2HBBCIEA8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPH/3MA2/HBBCIEA8/FPH3MA2HBBCIEA8.SMALL.jpg sd2kool4u It's a poster backed with el-panels connected to an DC to AC adapter. Adapter- http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330680937588&ssPageName=ADME:X:AAQ:US:1123 http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=230652915304&ssPageName=STRK:MERFB:IID Panel- http://cgi.ebay.com/ws...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 31 Dec 2012 08:42:02 PST 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...
By: dovadil

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 28 Dec 2012 18:33:01 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Materials-11/
EL Wire lighting up to sound - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRY/WTA2/HAGQ74PV/FRYWTA2HAGQ74PV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRY/WTA2/HAGQ74PV/FRYWTA2HAGQ74PV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRY/WTA2/HAGQ74PV/FRYWTA2HAGQ74PV.SMALL.jpg kh12 For this instructables project, I thought I would take an audio sensor, EL Wire and a jacket and have the EL wire form an (A) for Alabama. The goal for the project: I want the EL wire to light up when someone made noises. Below is a video of a demonstration of the EL wire A blinking when I make sou...
By: kh12

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 10 Dec 2012 19:06:11 PST 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 ...
By: yardleydobon

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 26 Nov 2012 19:55:39 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Sound-Activated-and-Light-Up-Accessories/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT0/X4X8/H9T4KZKV/FT0X4X8H9T4KZKV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT0/X4X8/H9T4KZKV/FT0X4X8H9T4KZKV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT0/X4X8/H9T4KZKV/FT0X4X8H9T4KZKV.SMALL.jpg Sam DeRose I made some EL-wire scarves as Christmas presents several years ago. They both have 'sound activated drivers', which means they light up according to ambient sound intensity. The jacket and hat I made for my high-school's Winter Formal dance. The mesh tank-top I made for a Deadmau5 concert in Octo...
By: Sam DeRose

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 22 Nov 2012 19:20:58 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/EL-Wire-Cap/
Make an EL Wire Cap - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO4/1ILP/H9G0W5RD/FO41ILPH9G0W5RD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO4/1ILP/H9G0W5RD/FO41ILPH9G0W5RD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO4/1ILP/H9G0W5RD/FO41ILPH9G0W5RD.SMALL.jpg Wackey Alex With the year drawing to a close and the impending apocalypse I decided to add some EL Wire to a cap for celebrations like New Year and the end of the world so my friends and family can find me in a crowd and generally look awesome. If they had caps in TRON, this is what I think they might look lik...
By: Wackey Alex

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 13 Nov 2012 17:26:36 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Repair-male-plug-of-dental-handpiece-using-sugru/
Repair male plug of dental handpiece using sugru - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPR/T7OL/H91LG4LC/FPRT7OLH91LG4LC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPR/T7OL/H91LG4LC/FPRT7OLH91LG4LC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPR/T7OL/H91LG4LC/FPRT7OLH91LG4LC.SMALL.jpg xalpage This plug had a cable that  had been pluged out by  force many times, so eventually it had all seven  inner cables making a shortcut with each other and causing the handpiece not to work at all. So with some drops of super glue and a piece of sugru I managed to isolate the inner cables and stabilize...
By: xalpage

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 4 Nov 2012 10:01:55 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Electroluminscent-Glasses-Hack/
Glowing Glasses Hack - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTU/CEL7/H8RVD8FJ/FTUCEL7H8RVD8FJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTU/CEL7/H8RVD8FJ/FTUCEL7H8RVD8FJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTU/CEL7/H8RVD8FJ/FTUCEL7H8RVD8FJ.SMALL.jpg mrshko You don't have to spend $40 to get yourself a pair of glowing glasses... you can build your own.  This is a really easy hack for under $20 and it will get you a lot of attention.  This hack doesn't use cheap looking LEDs, it uses Electroluminescent Panels and it produces a really amazing effect.  Yo...
By: mrshko

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 3 Nov 2012 16:29:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Hidden-Tron-shirt-controlled-with-a-SR-Latch/
Hidden Tron shirt controlled with a SR Latch - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2A/IS0A/H8RVC9GU/F2AIS0AH8RVC9GU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2A/IS0A/H8RVC9GU/F2AIS0AH8RVC9GU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2A/IS0A/H8RVC9GU/F2AIS0AH8RVC9GU.SMALL.jpg N.fletch Inspiration This project was created for a class of mine: my professor of an FPGA design course offered extra credit to those who came to class dressed in a costume on Halloween. As a cliche engineer, I am terribly introverted and did not like dressing in costumes too much; however I still wanted e...
By: N.fletch

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 1 Nov 2012 16:04:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Trick-O-Treat-EL-Bag/
Trick-O-Treat EL Bag - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ3/X8Z1/H8CVI6PN/FJ3X8Z1H8CVI6PN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ3/X8Z1/H8CVI6PN/FJ3X8Z1H8CVI6PN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ3/X8Z1/H8CVI6PN/FJ3X8Z1H8CVI6PN.SMALL.jpg ezelwire Materials: -Scissors  -10FT Green EL Wire + 3V Inverter Kit -Trick-O-Treat Frankenstein bag -Clear thread -Needle -2x AA Batteries  Step 1 Test the EL Wire to make sure it works. Slip the 2x AA batteries in and press the on button.  Step 2 Place the inverter inside the bag.  Step 3 Apply th...
By: ezelwire

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 18 Oct 2012 10:41:56 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/EL-wire-color-organ/
EL wire color organ - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOF/OHEZ/H82UHFWR/FOFOHEZH82UHFWR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOF/OHEZ/H82UHFWR/FOFOHEZH82UHFWR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOF/OHEZ/H82UHFWR/FOFOHEZH82UHFWR.SMALL.jpg jduffy54 Have you ever used EL wire, or felt that it'd be nice to have a wire that lights up, instead of expensive LED strings?  How about some that pulse with music?  That's what this is for, the EL wire color organ.  EL wire is composed of three wires.  One big center wire surrounded by a phosporous coatin...
By: jduffy54

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 9 Oct 2012 21:09:47 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/EL-Wire-Jar-Lamp/
EL Wire Jar Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEL/REQK/H7URBQWM/FELREQKH7URBQWM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEL/REQK/H7URBQWM/FELREQKH7URBQWM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEL/REQK/H7URBQWM/FELREQKH7URBQWM.SMALL.jpg Vlorbschnat I had a bunch of EL wire left over from another project, and I wasn't really sure what to do with it. So I thought to myself, hey, cram it all in a jar! So that's what I did. I soldered all of my EL wire into one strand, made a power backpack that powers an EL wire driver from a pair of 9V batteries...
By: Vlorbschnat

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 7 Oct 2012 17:32:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LightTronRave-Cello-BowMusic-Bow/
Light/Tron/Rave Cello Bow/Music Bow - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F01/3DKT/H742PLLT/F013DKTH742PLLT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F01/3DKT/H742PLLT/F013DKTH742PLLT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F01/3DKT/H742PLLT/F013DKTH742PLLT.SMALL.jpg ezarate we have a concert coming up where we will play Clocks in the dark with glowsticks on our bows. i decided to make mine stand out xD materials: Music Bow/Instrument/anything you want to glow Velcro Super Glue Electrical Tape Scissors The EL Wire i bought mine from ebay for 5$ http://www.ebay.com...
By: ezarate

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 24 Sep 2012 16:51:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Birds-on-a-Wire-Electricity-Facts-Myths/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7S/7GGF/H7ANSM60/F7S7GGFH7ANSM60.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7S/7GGF/H7ANSM60/F7S7GGFH7ANSM60.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7S/7GGF/H7ANSM60/F7S7GGFH7ANSM60.SMALL.jpg Ongytenes This is a video to explain and dispel some myths about electricity. In it I speak of high voltage and demonstrate how a person can be overcome by high voltage without even getting close enough to touch the wire. I do this sticking by sticking a LED into a hot dog and it lights up from AC plugged int...
By: Ongytenes

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 20 Sep 2012 17:04:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Four-Way-Switches-How-They-Work/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX1/3MIS/H7ANSLZ5/FX13MISH7ANSLZ5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX1/3MIS/H7ANSLZ5/FX13MISH7ANSLZ5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX1/3MIS/H7ANSLZ5/FX13MISH7ANSLZ5.SMALL.jpg Ongytenes This is the second of my series of tutorials on switches. My first was Three-Way Switches & How They Work Three-Way switches are used anytime a person wants to control a light from two different locations.  For example a hallway may have a switch at both ends for controlling the hall light. But whe...
By: Ongytenes

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 20 Sep 2012 16:35:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Three-Way-Switches-How-They-Work/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGN/Z12M/H742ZV2B/FGNZ12MH742ZV2B.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGN/Z12M/H742ZV2B/FGNZ12MH742ZV2B.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGN/Z12M/H742ZV2B/FGNZ12MH742ZV2B.SMALL.jpg Ongytenes Three way switches are used anytime when lights are controlled by two different switches. For example  the switches  at the top  and  bottom of the stairway are both three ways. There are many video tutorials on how to wire three way switches.  This tutorial was designed to show how the switches wo...
By: Ongytenes

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 20 Sep 2012 16:18:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/OUR-MAKER-MOMWIFE-Sarah-Trask/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4T/PHME/H5ECNDIQ/F4TPHMEH5ECNDIQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4T/PHME/H5ECNDIQ/F4TPHMEH5ECNDIQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4T/PHME/H5ECNDIQ/F4TPHMEH5ECNDIQ.SMALL.jpg jtrask1 My wife is the greatest wife in the whole world. She has put up with Crazy messes, late nights and  long hours , sparks in the kitchen, paint on well everything, stains, broken toys, horrible smells, burns, cuts, fire in the bath room, latex molds in the bath room for months and so much more. Sarah ...
By: jtrask1

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 9 Aug 2012 19:30:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/EL-Wire-VU-Meter/
EL Wire VU Meter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9F/GZBE/H4AG5IXY/F9FGZBEH4AG5IXY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9F/GZBE/H4AG5IXY/F9FGZBEH4AG5IXY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9F/GZBE/H4AG5IXY/F9FGZBEH4AG5IXY.SMALL.jpg landonairey There are plenty of LED VU Meters out there and I'm very found of the ones like this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lASJL47g-Bc. However, even though they look awesome, it does take up quite a bit of room. My idea is to control an 8 channel el wire display which will be positioned on a wall. This wi...
By: landonairey

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 18 Jul 2012 10:03:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/EZ-EL-Tron-Motorcycle/
EZ-EL Tron Motorcycle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHP/EH9V/H4AGK50K/FHPEH9VH4AGK50K.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHP/EH9V/H4AGK50K/FHPEH9VH4AGK50K.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHP/EH9V/H4AGK50K/FHPEH9VH4AGK50K.SMALL.jpg ezelwire Already made the Tron Costume we posted earlier? Well here's how you can decorate a motorcycle to match it! For more inspiration check out http://www.ez-el.com/tutorials Enter coupon code INSTtroncycle at checkout for a discount! Materials: 1. Wire cutters 2. 50ft of skyblue el wire 3. Rubber cem...
By: ezelwire

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 16 Jul 2012 17:18:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/EZ-EL-Wire-Guitar-Strap/
EZ-EL Wire Guitar Strap - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKK/5JVR/H4AGJQE9/FKK5JVRH4AGJQE9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKK/5JVR/H4AGJQE9/FKK5JVRH4AGJQE9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKK/5JVR/H4AGJQE9/FKK5JVRH4AGJQE9.SMALL.jpg ezelwire This project is a guitar strap decked out with EZ-EL Chasing Wire sewn into music-themed designs. It's a fun project, and you end up with something that looks really cool, especially for live performances at low-lit venues. If you like tutorials like this, get more inspiration at http://www.ez-el.c...
By: ezelwire

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 10 Jul 2012 16:58:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-improved-crimp-terminal-connections/
Make improved electrical crimp terminal connections - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBL/3ATX/H4AGJFCS/FBL3ATXH4AGJFCS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBL/3ATX/H4AGJFCS/FBL3ATXH4AGJFCS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBL/3ATX/H4AGJFCS/FBL3ATXH4AGJFCS.SMALL.jpg Bill WW Crimp terminals and butt connectors are pretty common in electrical and electronic projects, but using them successfully on small wire sizes can be tricky.  And hookup wires for robotics and miniature controllers can be pretty tiny. Another common problem with crimp terminals is that with a bit of f...
By: Bill WW

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 9 Jul 2012 12:21:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/July-4th-Independence-Day-EZ-EL-Wire-Hat-Step-By-/
EZ-EL July 4th Independence Day Hat! Step-By-Step Tutorial - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLH/GUGS/H461SOA8/FLHGUGSH461SOA8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLH/GUGS/H461SOA8/FLHGUGSH461SOA8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLH/GUGS/H461SOA8/FLHGUGSH461SOA8.SMALL.jpg ezelwire Get ready for 4th of July with EZ-EL's Independence Day Hat! Take our red, white, and blue EL wire and make your own July 4th hat. Its great for the whole July 4th weekend! Wear it, show your patriotism, and have fun with it! Feel free to change out the colors and the design to make it your own! E...
By: ezelwire

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 3 Jul 2012 10:44:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/EZ-EL-Wire-Shorts/
EZ-EL Wire Glow in the Dark Shorts! Step-By-Step Tutorial - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9L/YWV0/H3Z3KFTJ/F9LYWV0H3Z3KFTJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9L/YWV0/H3Z3KFTJ/F9LYWV0H3Z3KFTJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9L/YWV0/H3Z3KFTJ/F9LYWV0H3Z3KFTJ.SMALL.jpg ezelwire Here is a pair of shorts decked out with EZ-EL Wire! Have fun with it, be creative, and dazzle at the next party you attend! If you like tutorials like this, get more inspiration at: https://ez-el.com/tutorials Enter coupon code INSTshorts at checkout for a discount! Materials: Translucent Thr...
By: ezelwire

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 28 Jun 2012 12:38:11 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/EL-Wire-Michael-Jackson-Costume/
EZ-EL Wire Michael Jackson Costume! Step-By-Step Tutorial - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI7/PK37/H3QFJ2PB/FI7PK37H3QFJ2PB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI7/PK37/H3QFJ2PB/FI7PK37H3QFJ2PB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI7/PK37/H3QFJ2PB/FI7PK37H3QFJ2PB.SMALL.jpg ezelwire This project is a Michael Jackson Costume decorated with yellow EZ-EL wire. Perfect for Halloween or the next costume party you attend! If you like tutorials like this, get more inspiration at http://www.ez-el.com/tutorials Enter coupon code INSTmj at checkout for a discount! Materials: Michael...
By: ezelwire

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 25 Jun 2012 09:11:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/EL-Wire-Skateboard/
EZ-EL Wire Glow in the Dark Skateboard Step-By-Step Tutorial - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5W/SMTC/H3QEXGZZ/F5WSMTCH3QEXGZZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5W/SMTC/H3QEXGZZ/F5WSMTCH3QEXGZZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5W/SMTC/H3QEXGZZ/F5WSMTCH3QEXGZZ.SMALL.jpg ezelwire Here is a skateboard decked out with EL Wire. This is a really fun DIY project, especially for skating/longboarding at night. Have fun and be creative! If you like tutorials like this, get more inspiration at http://www.ez-el.com/tutorials Enter coupon code INSTskateboard at checkout for a discoun...
By: ezelwire

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 23 Jun 2012 08:53:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Create-Bicycle-Designs-on-Your-Tires-Using-EZEL-Wi/
EZ-EL Wire Bicycle Designs Step-By-Step Tutorial! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8V/0G7U/H3QFL8CJ/F8V0G7UH3QFL8CJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8V/0G7U/H3QFL8CJ/F8V0G7UH3QFL8CJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8V/0G7U/H3QFL8CJ/F8V0G7UH3QFL8CJ.SMALL.jpg ezelwire What's great about EL Wire is that it's great for making any design you want. Especially on objects with spokes, like bicycle wheels or wheelchairs, the wire makes it very fun and enjoyable to make. On my bike, I wove a square and a circle design on the wheels. It was really easy, and it looks AWESO...
By: ezelwire

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 22 Jun 2012 16:48:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/EL-Wire-Tutu-Shirt-Step-by-Step-Tutorial/
EZ-EL Wire Tutu & Shirt Step-by-Step Tutorial - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDZ/4O7I/H3QF5OBS/FDZ4O7IH3QF5OBS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDZ/4O7I/H3QF5OBS/FDZ4O7IH3QF5OBS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDZ/4O7I/H3QF5OBS/FDZ4O7IH3QF5OBS.SMALL.jpg ezelwire Here is a skirt decked out with EL wire. It can be used for fun events like Halloween, a night dance performance, or a party. The EL wire is attached under each layers of tulle to give a groovy look. There are different colors to create a color scheme, and the inverter is attached to the elastic was...
By: ezelwire

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 22 Jun 2012 15:54:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Green-Car-Kit-EL-Wire-Step-By-Step-Tutorial/
EZ-EL Wire Green Car Kit Step-By-Step Tutorial - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8G/F8HC/H3Q4Q033/F8GF8HCH3Q4Q033.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8G/F8HC/H3Q4Q033/F8GF8HCH3Q4Q033.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8G/F8HC/H3Q4Q033/F8GF8HCH3Q4Q033.SMALL.jpg ezelwire This is an easy step-by-step process of how to install EL wire onto your car. Impress your friends right when they hop in! And the built in music response technology the wire has is a crowd pleaser. The wire is easy to cut, bend, shape, and install onto virtually anything! Let your mind and hands g...
By: ezelwire

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 21 Jun 2012 16:24:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Green-Childrens-Light-Up-Green-Umbrella-with-EL-W/
EZ-EL Wire Green Children's Light Up Green Umbrella Step-By-Step Tutorial - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F88/6QZZ/H3QFL2T4/F886QZZH3QFL2T4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F88/6QZZ/H3QFL2T4/F886QZZH3QFL2T4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F88/6QZZ/H3QFL2T4/F886QZZH3QFL2T4.SMALL.jpg ezelwire Here's a children's umbrella lined with neon green EL wire.  It's definitely an easy and fun project for kids to do with their parents, and more importantly, it keeps the little mischiefs safer if they're out and about on rainy days. Or if you prefer a video tutorial:   If you like tutorials like t...
By: ezelwire

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 21 Jun 2012 16:07:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/EL-Wire-and-LED-Wheelchair/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMM/BY66/H3NN9JAD/FMMBY66H3NN9JAD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMM/BY66/H3NN9JAD/FMMBY66H3NN9JAD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMM/BY66/H3NN9JAD/FMMBY66H3NN9JAD.SMALL.jpg ezelwire I always found that those safety lights for bicyclists on the market were never good enough when riding in the dark. That got me thinking about people who use wheelchairs and how unsafe the night could be when they want to go out. So here's what I came up with: I decked out this ordinary wheelchair...
By: ezelwire

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 20 Jun 2012 10:39:28 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Automatic-Bicycle-Hand-signal-triggered-Indicator-/
Automatic Bicycle Hand-signal-triggered Indicator Light - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZJ/J6JS/H2CE6RI6/FZJJ6JSH2CE6RI6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZJ/J6JS/H2CE6RI6/FZJJ6JSH2CE6RI6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZJ/J6JS/H2CE6RI6/FZJJ6JSH2CE6RI6.SMALL.jpg gtoal I'm going to show you how to create a turn indicator for bicyclists that lights up automatically when you extend your arm to indicate a turn. It's based on a small commercially available EL panel, to which we'll add a simple tilt switch and a band so it can be worn on an arm.  If you prefer you cou...
By: gtoal

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 21 May 2012 06:54:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-way-to-solder-EL-wire/
Easy way to solder EL wire! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRH/V88W/H1ZG6UY5/FRHV88WH1ZG6UY5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRH/V88W/H1ZG6UY5/FRHV88WH1ZG6UY5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRH/V88W/H1ZG6UY5/FRHV88WH1ZG6UY5.SMALL.jpg Bluelux I'm working on my first EL wire project and I read lots of guides on how to solder the EL wire, all of them warning about cutting through the very thin radial wires that run outside of the phosphorous layer. I tried a few times and it can be tricky, but I think I have a much easier way of doing it....
By: Bluelux

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 11 May 2012 17:01:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/volt-scaterer/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL8/YZND/H05NT76W/FL8YZNDH05NT76W.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL8/YZND/H05NT76W/FL8YZNDH05NT76W.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL8/YZND/H05NT76W/FL8YZNDH05NT76W.SMALL.jpg blazespark this is an invention of i blaze  spark a simple invention try it out MATERIALS a wire a volt meter to add more details you can do a server (modem)and add to it reply to know how to build the modem be audecious to do it don't be crap
By: blazespark

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 25 Mar 2012 08:50:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/EL-Wire-Daisy-Chaining-Different-Colors/
EL Wire: Daisy Chaining Different Colors - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2Z/5IEC/H006CAYI/F2Z5IECH006CAYI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2Z/5IEC/H006CAYI/F2Z5IECH006CAYI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2Z/5IEC/H006CAYI/F2Z5IECH006CAYI.SMALL.jpg LegoBrickMaster7 I've been interested in trying out some EL Wire for a long time, so I finally caved in and ordered a "20 Foot Grab Bag" from thatscoolwire.com. Along with it, I made sure to order an inverter that would power about 20-25 feet of wire. While I patiently waited for my order to arrive, it became appar...
By: LegoBrickMaster7

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 20 Mar 2012 01:16:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/EL-Wire-Cube-Sculpture/
EL Wire Cube Sculpture - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F1P/KF61/GZGBNPFP/F1PKF61GZGBNPFP.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F1P/KF61/GZGBNPFP/F1PKF61GZGBNPFP.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F1P/KF61/GZGBNPFP/F1PKF61GZGBNPFP.SMALL.jpg nicole.allard Materials: 7x7x3/4" steel plate 10' of 3/4" square steel tubing 5 colors of el wire, each color is a single strand approximately 8ft, each color forms a "band" of parallel strands, 10 strands wide, each strand is 2.2mm thick EL Wire splitter 5-output 12 VDC EL Wire inverter capable of lighting 27-4...
By: nicole.allard

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 5 Mar 2012 22:35:13 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/El-Fiasco/
El Fiasco - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEG/GM6J/GZHJVIZD/FEGGM6JGZHJVIZD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEG/GM6J/GZHJVIZD/FEGGM6JGZHJVIZD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEG/GM6J/GZHJVIZD/FEGGM6JGZHJVIZD.SMALL.jpg Grissini This piece of fan art is inspired by my favorite Hip-Hop artist, Lupe Fiasco.  Lupe didn't win the Grammy for Best Album or Record of the Year, but he has won fanatical Art by me!( Much more important than a Grandma Award).  So with that preface, I present El Fiasco, el-wire tribute art.     Parts...
By: Grissini

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 5 Mar 2012 20:59:36 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Super-Bader-Rave-Mask-again/
How to Make a Super-Bad(er) Rave Mask (again)! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE5/KCIB/GYG51IT2/FE5KCIBGYG51IT2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE5/KCIB/GYG51IT2/FE5KCIBGYG51IT2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE5/KCIB/GYG51IT2/FE5KCIBGYG51IT2.SMALL.jpg gardnsound Hey folks! gardnsound here, with another rave mask for you.  Because the feedback from the last one was so positive, I decided to make another! This one is for people who want a cool rave mask, but don't want to hassle with soldering and mounting LEDs to a welding mask.  So, it's a little more sim...
By: gardnsound

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 9 Feb 2012 11:33:46 PST 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...
By: tamberg

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 5 Feb 2012 11:33:00 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/My-Light-Up-Tron-Shoes/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKH/GU6U/GXUZN0KT/FKHGU6UGXUZN0KT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKH/GU6U/GXUZN0KT/FKHGU6UGXUZN0KT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKH/GU6U/GXUZN0KT/FKHGU6UGXUZN0KT.SMALL.jpg sd2kool4u This is pretty simple, all you have to do is buy or solder (i solder my own) some el-wire and sew it onto whatever shoes you want then connect the driver to the el-wire and your done. Pretty simple right? and please follow me on twitter @sd2kool4u
By: sd2kool4u

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 29 Jan 2012 12:35:06 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/My-Tron-Daft-Punk-jacket/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUA/NCE3/GU7F3764/FUANCE3GU7F3764.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUA/NCE3/GU7F3764/FUANCE3GU7F3764.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUA/NCE3/GU7F3764/FUANCE3GU7F3764.SMALL.jpg sd2kool4u Lol it only took me 1 week to make but 2 months to plan
By: sd2kool4u

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 22 Jan 2012 14:26:36 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Lucky-EL-Wire-Hat/
Lucky EL Wire Hat - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJM/5JUU/GWKKNH1R/FJM5JUUGWKKNH1R.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJM/5JUU/GWKKNH1R/FJM5JUUGWKKNH1R.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJM/5JUU/GWKKNH1R/FJM5JUUGWKKNH1R.SMALL.jpg The Porsche Fan In this Instructable, I will show you how to make an EL wire hat. In my particular case, I made this hat for Saint Patrick's day. I am currently attending Missouri University of Science and Technology, and Saint Pat's is a big deal here, so I decided to use science and technology to make a Saint P...
By: The Porsche Fan

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 2 Jan 2012 20:35:08 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/HOW-TO-MAKE-AN-EL-WIRE-BACKPACK/
HOW TO MAKE AN EL WIRE BACKPACK - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHJ/2DBA/GWRN4U2L/FHJ2DBAGWRN4U2L.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHJ/2DBA/GWRN4U2L/FHJ2DBAGWRN4U2L.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHJ/2DBA/GWRN4U2L/FHJ2DBAGWRN4U2L.SMALL.jpg skeetshooter11 This Instructable will show you how to make your very own El Wire Backpack! This is perfect for your bike at night, or just showing off to your friends. This is also a perfect project for beginners at sewing and with El Wire. I thought about getting some green el wire and adding it to the right a...
By: skeetshooter11

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 29 Dec 2011 14:37:31 PST 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...
By: domtrofski

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