EL (Electrolumenecense) Display

[jrz126]

I bought some gauge overlays for my car. I like the white instead of the black, and they light up blue or green (via switch) and have an adjustable brightness.

Now this steady light isnt good enough for me. I would like to try to make it so that the overlay will flash with the music, like the leds in my roof. Although, I would prefer if it would be dim with no music, then when the bass starts going, it will get brighter.

I have another EL driver that has a +24VDC input and it also has a "remote" wire, it wont turn on unless this wire is grounded. Would it be possible to use this driver and just switch the remote lead?

I'd appreaciate anyone's help.
Thanks

 

[DirtyLude]

I don't know anything about this, but I did find this page, it could be helpful:

http://talkingelectronics.com/

Well, I can't post the direct link, cuz the site is windowed, but go to Electroluminescence in the right hand menu. It gives alot of information on what's needed to drive EL displays.

 

[zachtheterrible]

hey jeff, how bout ya post some pictures of ur car?? id like 2 see it w/ the LEDs n everything :lol:

 

[jrz126]

Thanks for the link, I'll have to check into that.

Zach, I have it linked in my "WWW" button at the bottom of my posts.
www.cardomain.com/id/jrz126
just in case it doesnt work.
I just installed some 6.75" speakers up front (only had 5.25" from the factory). and the overlays, so I need to upload some more pics. but the roof leds are there

 

[zachtheterrible]

COOL!!!! wow, wut alot of work 4 the LEDs in the roof :lol:. did u or r u gonna make a PCB for it or just leave it on veroboard?

 

[jrz126]

The old setup (which is what i think you are referring to) was on vero board. This design however is on a couple breadboards mounted to some MDF (wood) left over ffrom when I made a speaker box.

It was alot of work, but the uniqueness makes it so worth it, I havnt seen anything come close to my leds.

I'm gonna make a pcb once winter break comes (finals week is next week :roll: )

 

[7404 quad2 input]

Ha how can I forget your car. Thats the kind of stuff we newbies dream of. :lol: .