May we present this versatile 10cm wide and 10cm long Electroluminescent Panel with a lit area of 9.4cm square.
The Panel needs a Driver/Inverter to power it, It is easiest to run the driver straight off the device you are backlighting.
These panels are currently available in these colours: Light Blue (Tron blue), Red, Grass Green and White
Contact us if you are not sure which driver you need, and we'll work out what would be best for you.
Installing an EL Panel as a backlight is fairly easy that basically involves accessing the screen of your device, cutting the EL Panel to the desired size, then wiring the driver so it is powered by the device, then finally putting it all back together.
There are plenty of walk-through videos showing step by step how to install an EL backlight
EL Tape is an incredibly versatile material it can be bent and wrapped around things.
It can even have holes and shapes punched into it and be cut to your chosen shape
We have EL Panels and EL Tape in all sorts of shapes and sizes including animated and sound activated moving panels.
May we present this versatile 13cm wide and 13cm long Electroluminescent Panel.
The Colour is Light Blue when on and White when off
or
White when On and Pink when Off.
The Panel needs a Driver/Inverter to power it - It is easiest to run the driver straight off the device you are backlighting.
There is an option to have this panel with a small waterproof Driver/Inverter and you have a choice of 4.5v, 6v, 9v and 12v drivers that are designed not to take up too much space.
Contact us with your needs if you are not sure which driver you need, and we'll work out what would be best for you.
Installing an EL Panel as a backlight is a fairly easy procedure that basically involves accessing the screen of your device, cutting the EL Panel to the desired size, then wiring the driver so it is powered by the device, then finally putting it all back together.
There are plenty of walk-through videos showing step by step how to install an EL backlight
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EL Tape is an incredibly versatile material it can be bent and wrapped around things.
It can even have holes and shapes punched into it and be cut to your chosen shape
We have EL Panels and EL Tape in all sorts of shapes and sizes including animated and sound activated moving panels.
We have made this EL Panel with Telescope Flat-Field Correction in mind
This EL Panel can be used like any other for the variety of uses people find for these EL Panels.
But if you need an EL Panel for flat-field correction then this is the type of Panel you may need.
If this Panel is too large for your telescope, then you may find this A5 panel (14cm x 20cm) would suite your needs better.
Or if you need a larger EL Panel for flat-field calibration, then you will have to use out A3 EL Panel (29cm x 42cm)
If you are using this Panel for flats then you may want to use some opalescent acrylic to diffuse the granulation of the EL Panel
We do not currently have any in stock of this opalescent acrylic, but it is available online (e.g. here)
The EL Panel comes with a Driver that can hot swap between mains (UK, US or Euro), 8xAA Battery Box, rechargeable Li-ion battery, 12v Crocodile Clips or car lighter attachment to put on your own 12v source
All these parts for the Driver are available in the EL Accessories
Here is the experience of one of our customers from using our EL Panels for flat-field correction:
You'll remember that we exchanged emails following my purchase of an A4 EL panel from you last month via eBay.
In your last email you asked whether the Panel would be bright, white and even enough for telescope calibration, and I said I would let you know how it performed once I had it all set up.
For use, I sandwiched the EL Panel between a sheet of black acrylic and a sheet of opal frosted acrylic, bound the edges together with black plastic insulation tape, and fixed the assembly into a deep A4 picture frame.
The attached images show how the panel performs in producing flat-fields for the correction of astronomical images. A 6-inch reflecting telescope and astronomical camera with an APS-size CCD colour sensor were used. This is the maximum size of telescope that can be calibrated with the A4 panel.
The Panel was placed directly onto the telescope tube. With the particular camera I used, the exposure needed to give around 33% saturation of the sensor (the ideal value) was 0.25sec. So brightness is perfectly adequate for the purpose.
The attached images include the flat-field obtained and an analytical map of the brightness distribution. The vignetting is entirely due to the optics of the telescope. There is no detectable unevenness arising from the EL Panel alone.
I have not tested the spectral distribution of the panel. Many astronomical cameras use monochrome sensors and colour images are obtained by combining exposures taken through red, green and blue filters, as well as some special narrow-band filters designed to highlight specific radiation from hydrogen, oxygen, etc. I expect that flats obtained using these filters will need different exposures to compensate for differences in the emission spectrum of the EL Panel.
Two of the attached images show a picture taken last week of the galaxy pair M81 and M82, with and without correction using the flat field panel. The 'without correction' picture is a raw image before any processing - the 'with correction' picture shows the result of flat-field correction combined with processing using specialised software to manipulate the brightness range of the image.
These are a very good results and I think it fair to say that a perfectly adequate set-up can be made using your Panels.
Thanks for your help getting the Panel to me and sorting out the glitches.
Raw Image:
With Flat-field Correction:
Tron Double Hoop of EL Tape
Here we have a Tron Double Hoop shape that is 15cm long made from Electroluminescent Tape.
The First Hoop is 6cm Wide - the same as our single EL Hoops. The End hoop is just 4cm Wide
This shape is available in:
Light Blue (Tron Blue) and Orange
Double Hoops in Light Blue and Orange
This Double Hoop has been designed to help you achieve a realistic Tron costume.
All our El Wire and Tape comes with wires and connectors attached
Like all EL Tape and EL Wire the EL Double Hoop needs an EL Driver to make it glow - choose from the drop down menu or there is a selection available in our online store.
A wide selection of other EL Tape, EL Wire, Sequencers, Drivers and helpful EL accessories are available from our online store.
The EL Double Hoops have loads of other creative uses but are especially good for making realistic Tron costumes
The EL Double Hoop is made from EL Tape which is paper thin (300 micron) so it is incredibly versatile and can be easily attached to costume or even a wall for decoration
We have a whole range of EL Wire, EL Tape and many types of driver/inverters are also available.
If you want any help or advice in planning your EL costume feel free to get in touch.
A5 Cuttable EL Panel - Can be Cut Into Four Shapes
This is the latest breakthrough in helping people create their own glowing designs out of super-thin EL Panel - EL Panels are much thinner than a credit card (just 1/3mm thick) and glows beautifully.
This Cuttable A5 EL Panel is available in these colours:
White, Red, Light Blue and Green
To use this Panel, the first thing you must really think through is your design
If you have a pretty good idea what you want to make then you should decide whether you have to use this cuttable panel, or whether you can use one of our standard EL panels
If you simply have to have your EL shapes cut out then this cuttable panel is the thing for you
A5 cuttable EL Panel in Green
The shapes you cut will still need a driver/inverter to power them so you will need to decide on the best driver for you:
In the drop-down menu there is a choice of either mains powered and/or portable (8 x AA batteries) Driver. These are both capable of powering 400squ cm of EL Tape
Maybe the shapes you want to cut are tiny and you could use a smaller driver. In this case just choose NO DRIVER and, if you don't already have one, purchase a 2 x AA battery Driver here.
A 4 Way Splitter is also provided
There is a guide to cutting EL Panels in the tips section of our website:
How to Cut Electroluminescent Tape and Panels
EL Tape DOUBLE ENDED 2cm x 1 metre Cut to Make 2 Glowing Strips of Any Length
This is a versatile piece of 2cm wide and 1 metre long Electro-Luminescent Tape.
The EL Tape has wires with connectors attached to BOTH ENDS:
This means it can be cut into two pieces of any length you choose
A 2-way splitter is also provided so you can run both the EL Tapes off of one Driver/Inverter
When cutting EL Tape or Panel it is best to use sharp scissors or craft knife and to seal the cut afterwards with glue and/or clear tape
This EL tape is currently available in these colours:
Light Blue (Tron Blue), Deep Blue, Red, Pink, Deep Pink, Orange, Green, Yellow and White
In the drop down menu below is also the option to buy the EL Tape with a powerful portable driver (8 x AA batteries)
This driver/inverter is powerful enough to drive just over 2 metres of this EL Tape in total and will make the Tape plug and play
(If it is more convenient to have a car-lighter attachment instead of the 8 x AA battery box to power this driver please let us know)
In this store there is a whole selection of drivers available that could power this EL Tape such as Sequencer or Sound Activated Drivers
A4 EL Panel - Single or 4 x Connectors
This listing is for a white A4 (20cm x 30cm) Electro-Luminescent Panel.
It is available either with a single connector
or with 4 connectors so you can cut it into 4 separate shapes or you can simply snip off three of the connectors and use the whole panel
Available in: Light Blue and White
This is very useful for making costumes, backlight, modern lighting, advertising or as a flat field light box for calibrating telescope cameras
It comes with or without a Driver/Inverter.
The Driver it comes with also has more 12v input options available, it is this Adaptable A4 Driver
Depending on your use there is a choice of Mains, Crocodile Clips or Portable Inverter
There is a guide to cutting EL Panels in the tips section of our website:
How to Cut Electroluminescent Tape and Panels
A whole range of driver/inverters e.g. ones that plug into the car lighter or plug into household mains electricity are also available - if one of these is more convenient than the portable driver that can be arranged
Filters can be put on top of the panel to change the colour.
Or other colours are available please contact us and it can be made for you.
EL Panel is an incredibly versatile material; it can be bent and wrapped around things and with care, can even have shapes cut into the panel.
The Panel can be used for advertising by sticking a logo acetate over it for a professional effect
3cm x 1 metre DOUBLE ENDED EL Tape Cut to Make 2 Strips of Any Length
With this 'double ended' EL Tape you end up with two pieces of EL Wire for the price of one! - just cut it in half.
This is a 3cm wide and 1 metre long strip of Electro-Luminescent Tape.
*The full Glow area of the Tape is 2.3cm x 1 metre*
The EL Tape has a connector attached to BOTH ENDS:
This means it can be cut into two pieces of any length you choose.
A 2 Way Splitter is also provided so you can run both the EL Tapes from just one driver.
When cutting EL Tapes or Panels, it is best to use sharp scissors and to seal the cut afterwards with glue and/or clear nail varnish.
We stock the following colours:
Light Blue (Tron Blue), Red, Green, White and Deep Blue
In the drop down menu is also the option to buy the EL Tape with a powerful mains powered or portable Driver (8xAA batteries)
These Drivers are powerful enough to drive about 1 1/2 metre of this (3cm x 1metre) EL Tape in total and will make the Tape plug and play
(If it is more convenient to have a car-lighter attachment instead of the 8xAA Battery Box to power this driver please let us know)
There is a whole selection of Drivers available at EL Wire Craft that could power this EL Tape such as Sequencer or Sound Activated Drivers.
EL Tape is an incredibly versatile material it can be bent and wrapped around things and with care, can even have shapes cut into it.
EL Tape 5cm x 35cm single connector
This is a 5 cm wide and 35cm long strip of glowing Electroluminescent Tape.
It is ideal for using as an arm band for Detroit: Become Human cosplay
If needed, this EL Panel can be cut down to size using sharp scissors.
When cutting EL Tape or Panel it is best to use sharp scissors or craft knife and to seal the cut afterwards with glue and/or clear tape.
This EL Panel is available in Light Blue (Tron Blue) and White.
In the drop down menu, you'll have the option to buy the EL Tape with a powerful mains powered or portable Driver (8xAA batteries)
These Drivers are powerful enough to drive two of these EL Tapes in total and will make the Tape plug and play
There is a whole selection of drivers available at El Wire Craft that could power this EL Tape such as Sequencer or Sound Activated Drivers.
EL Tape is an incredibly versatile material it can be bent and wrapped around things and with care, can even have shapes cut into it.
This is a 2cm wide and 12cm long Electroluminescent Tape zigzag shape
Available in:
Light Blue (Tron Blue), and White.
All our El Wire and Tape comes with wires and connectors attached
Like all EL Tape and EL Wire the EL Zigzag needs an Inverter/Driver to make it glow
Standard EL Tape with wires and connector
We also stock a wide selection of other EL Tape, EL Wire, Sequencers, Drivers and helpful EL accessories
The EL Curves have loads of other creative uses but are especially good for making realistic Tron costumes
The EL Curve is made from EL Tape which is paper thin (300 micron) so it is incredibly versatile and can be easily attached to costume or even a wall for decoration
We have a whole range of EL Wire, EL Tape and many types of driver/inverters are also available.
If you want any help or advice in planning your EL costume feel free to get in touch
Large EL Panel - 15cm x 40cm with 4 Connectors
This listing is for a 15 cm high x 40cm long Electroluminescent Panel.
(Lit area is 14cm x 39cm)
It can be powered using a mains driver or a 12v EL Driver
It is currently available in Light Blue, Red, Green and White
This Panel is particularly useful if you want to make several custom shaped EL Panel
If you want to keep the Panel whole, you can cut off 3 of the connectors and then you have a 15cm x 40cm EL Panel
But you can make up to 4 different custom shapes from this EL Panel as long as each shape ends with one of the connector plugs which can then be connected to an EL Driver (or a splitter to have many pieces off one driver)
There is a guide to cutting EL Panels in the tips section of our website:
How to Cut Electroluminescent Tape and Panels
EL Panel is an incredibly versatile material it can be bent and wrapped around things and with care, can even have shapes cut into it
The Panel can be used for advertising by sticking a logo acetate over it for a professional effect
38cm x 40cm White EL Panel - Matt Coating
Here we have Continuous Lighting for a Photography Studio or Light Box.
This large EL Panel can be used as a base to take photographs and will help reduce shadows by up-lighting the item.
The EL Panel is lightweight and only 1/3mm thick.
It is powered by a silent, mains powered EL Driver that is 13cm x 7cm x 3cm and weighs 150gms.
When it is switched off the panel is a light pink colour but when on it glows brightly at around 80 cd/sq metre
The size of the unit has been designed to fit inside standard foldable light box or light tent kits.
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A wide selection of other EL Tape, EL Wire, Sequencers, Drivers and helpful EL accessories are available from our online store.
6cm EL Hoop - Glowing Disc of EL Tape
Here we have a glowing hoop of Electro-Luminescent Tape 6cm wide available in Light Blue (Tron Blue), Deep Blue, Pink, Red, Orange, Yellow, Grass Green and White
The hoop needs an Inverter/Driver to make it glow
There is an option within the drop down menu to include a mini 1xAAA or standard 2 x AA battery driver with your purchase.
EL Hoop with some EL Tape in the Tron Style
If you want to link hoops together it is possible to make a single complete cut through the hoop and it will still continue to glow!
The EL Hoops have loads of creative uses but are especially good for making realistic Tron costumes
The EL Hoop is made from EL Tape which is paper thin (300 micron) so it is incredibly versatile and can be easily attached to costume or even a wall for decoration.
We have a whole range of EL Wire, EL Tape and many types of driver/inverters are also available.
If you want any help or advice in planning your EL costume feel free to get in touch.
EL Tape Bullseye! 6cm EL Hoop with 3cm EL Button
The EL Bullseye is an EL Hoop with an EL Button fitted exactly inside it.
The EL Button can pop in and out of the Hoop making them interchangeable.
The hoops and the buttons are available in a variety of colours:
Light Blue (Tron Blue), Deep Blue, White, Red, Green and Orange
Light Blue EL Bullseye and EL Button
As you can see in the picture below it is perfectly suited for use with straight EL Tape and the EL Hoops and EL Buttons are available separately in our online store.
EL Bullseye, EL Hoop and EL Button
The EL Hoop and the EL Button already have wires and connectors attached - with this set we supply a 2-way-splitter to bring these two together
All our El Wire and Tape comes with wires and connectors already attached making it simply plug-and-play
Standard EL Tape with wires and connector
The EL Hoops and EL Buttons have loads of other creative uses but are especially good for making realistic Tron costumes.
They are made from EL Tape which is paper thin (300 micron) so it is incredibly versatile and can be easily attached to costume or even a wall for decoration.
We have a whole range of EL Wire, EL Tape and many types of driver/inverters are also available.
If you want any help or advice in planning your EL costume feel free to get in touch.
EL Button - 3cm diameter circle
For Detroit:Become Human, please check out our newest 2cm small EL Hoop.
https://elwirecraft.co.uk/product/2cm-round-hoop-flat-el-panel-detroit-become-human-style/
Here we have a 3cm diameter circle of Electro-Luminescent Tape available in Light Blue (Tron Blue), Pink, Red, Orange,Yellow, Grass Green and White
This EL Button has been designed to help you achieve a realistic Tron costume.
3 EL Buttons in a row
Like all EL Tape and EL Wire, the EL Buttons need an Inverter/Driver to make it glow - you have the option in the drop-down menu, to buy these hoops with a 2 x AA battery Driver - there is a bigger selection in our online store including 'Splitters' so that you could have up to 10 of them attached to a single Driver.
Standard EL Tape with wires and connector
The EL Buttons have loads of other creative uses but are especially good for making realistic Tron costumes
The EL Button is made from EL Tape which is paper thin (300 micron) so it is incredibly versatile and can be easily attached to costume or even a wall for decoration
We have a whole range of EL Wire, EL Tape, EL Panels and many types of Driver/Inverters are also available.
If you want any help or advice in planning your EL costume, please contact us and speak to a member of our team.
EL Tape Tron Identity Disc (14cm diameter)
This is a 14cm diameter Electro-Luminescent circular EL Panel available in
Light Blue (Tron Blue), White, Orange, Red and Deep Blue
This EL Disc has been designed to help you achieve a realistic Tron costume by using as an Identity Disc on the back of the costume.
It needs a Driver to make it glow
The 2xAA Driver can light up this EL Disc.
The Powerful Portable 8xAA Driver will power this EL Disc PLUS another 2 pieces of 2cm x 1m EL Tapes.
Other Driver/Inverters and glowing EL parts of Tron costumes are available in our online store.
A White El Disc
All our El Wire, Tapes and Panels come with wires and connectors already attached.
Standard EL Tape with wires and connector
These EL Discs have loads of other creative uses but are especially good for making realistic Tron costumes.
The EL Disc is made from EL Panel which is paper thin (300 micron) so it is incredibly versatile and can be easily attached to costumes or even a wall for decoration.
We have a whole range of EL Wire, EL Tape s and EL Panels and many types of Drivers / Inverters are also available.
If you would like any help or advice in planning your EL costume, please email us.