EL Tape - Red (1m)

Who doesn't love the soft glow of electroluminescence? This EL tape is a flexible plastic ribbon which contains a phosphor layer and lights up with a neon-like glow when the proper voltage is applied. It's a lot like the ever-popular EL wire except, well, it's a ribbon.

These can be driven with any of the EL inverters and sequencers that we carry and come in a variety of bright colors (check below for other colors). This particular ribbon is 1 meter long, 15mm wide and illuminates red. It is attached to a 20cm cable which is terminated with a JST PH connector.

  • 1m long, 15mm wide

EL Tape - Red (1m) Product Help and Resources

EL Sequencer/Escudo Dos Hookup Guide

December 3, 2015

A basic guide to getting started with the SparkFun EL Sequencer and Escudo Dos to control electroluminescence (EL) wire, panels, and strips.

Getting Started with Electroluminescent (EL) Wire

July 13, 2018

This guide will help you get started with electroluminescent (EL) wire, tape, panel, chasing wire, and bendable wire to let your project glow!

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  • WilliamHenryHarrisonsGhost / about 12 years ago / 1

    Can any one tell me how bright this thing gets when used with the 3v inverter? I'm working on a armband to be worn when exercising for my Mid-Term project. I need the EL tape to be bright enough to not be drowned out by the florescent lights that would be found at Generic Gym in Anytown USA. I kinda need to know ASAP.

  • Jonathan Bruneau / about 13 years ago / 1

    I turned one of these on, and it's more like lightish red. +1 for Donut.

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