Electroluminescent wire (EL wire), also called flexible neon wire, is a new attraction for electronics hobbyists and makers. It’s a wire that glows when you apply the appropriate voltage. EL wire is ...

All EL wire drivers use a resonator circuit to supply power to the EL wire. It’s an efficient system, but [Paul] noticed that there was some color change when powering different lengths of wire off of ...

Neon tube signs radiate an irresistible charm, which has been keeping them alive to this day. The vintage, orange glow is hard to substitute with modern means of illumination, but never trust a neon ...

Neon signs are cool, but they can be fragile and expensive if you need a custom design. If you’d rather make your own on the cheap, you can use EL wire, some simple plastic tubing, and a heat gun. If ...

April 11, 2014 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google When you bike at night, you need lights and reflectors to stay safe from vehicles and other people who might ...