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 ...

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 ...

If you’ve been putting off that reupholstering project here’s a little incentive to get started. Adafruit now has some electroluminescent wire which is perfect for use as piping. They’ve outfitted a ...

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 ...

When you bike at night, you need lights and reflectors to stay safe from vehicles and other people who might otherwise not see you. MAKE Projects shows you a really cool way to not only do that, but ...

Originally, I had written a very extensive article about helmet lights with LED strip lighting. The entire story included more than just LED lighting. I wanted a chance to cover the entire world of ...