EL Shield


What is this?

The EL Shield is another easy-to-use shield for your control of EL devices, fits with Arduino and Seeeduino. You will be able to control 4 EL devices simultaneously and separately.

Why did we do this?

Build Instructions

How did we do it?

  1. Buy EL Shield [SLD01106P] | Seeedstudio
  2. EL Shield - Wiki

What did we learn? (Insights)

Controlling

The controlling method is as simple as controlling an LED. Driven by PWM, it can create a colorful and florid effect by controlling each EL wire according to your own programs.

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Features

1. 4 separate control ports
2. 4 EL wire adaptor lines included
3. Acrylic high voltage protective cap
4. Available with DC-DC external power for greater power supply efficiency
5. Applied with the external inverter, it can drive EL lines up to 15 meters
6. Using optocoupler and TRIAC to control

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Application Ideas

1. Room decorations
2. Stage performances
3. Interactive installations

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