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Title: That Green Glow Without Radium
Post by: KE1GF on May 13, 2006, 08:18:50 PM
Hello, I've been tinkering around with EL-strips for custom meter lighting and I'd like to share my results so far.

(http://unix-srv.1gflabs.com/ke1gf/Odd_Photos/0-150_AC_EL_Backlight.jpg)

-Bill 'GF


Title: Re: That Green Glow Without Radium
Post by: steve_qix on May 14, 2006, 06:49:38 PM
Nice look!!! Tell us more!  8)

Regards,

Steve


Title: Re: That Green Glow Without Radium
Post by: KE1GF on May 15, 2006, 08:57:01 AM
Once I get some reproduceable results I'll spill my guts.

-Bill 'GF


Title: Re: That Green Glow Without Radium
Post by: k3zrf on May 15, 2006, 11:36:33 AM
That's pretty cool Bill. Can you do same with the movement?


Title: Re: That Green Glow Without Radium
Post by: flintstone mop on May 15, 2006, 01:34:56 PM
There is a candy treat, SKITTLES, that glow in the dark after being exposed to light
The name on the bag, I should say.......... hi............
Fred


Title: Re: That Green Glow Without Radium
Post by: KE1GF on May 15, 2006, 03:59:30 PM
That's pretty cool Bill. Can you do same with the movement?

Yes it is possible but I don't have the resources here.

There is a candy treat, SKITTLES, that glow in the dark after being exposed to light
The name on the bag, I should say.......... hi............
Fred

Hehe, you don't have to let this charge in the sunlight all day to make it glow.

-Bill 'GF


Title: Re: That Green Glow Without Radium
Post by: WA1GFZ on May 17, 2006, 10:51:05 AM
Bill,
Are you chasing fire flies or do you have connections at DOE


Title: Re: That Green Glow Without Radium
Post by: wavebourn on May 17, 2006, 11:06:20 PM
I saw a paint in Michael's crafts store.

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