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01-16-2018, 06:50 AM
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Also, don't forget you'll need one on each since they don't have a 2 wire version as well as a USB adapter to plug in more than one USB. The cost is actually significantly higher.. I spent around $10.. 2 laser wires~$200. I don't mind spending the extra money to replace if it's significantly brighter, but if it's only a slight difference, El wire is the better choice.
Any heat generated on the adapter or EL wire?
Can you cut the EL wire?
#17
01-16-2018, 07:35 AM
Thank you. So cool.
Did some research. Looks like laser wire is the way to go. More expensive , but still reasonable. Figure we should Put the higher quality products in these expensive cars. No current along the wire, no fading. Check it out at this site. Videos of how bright is is, along with how to use the power module.
https://www.ellumiglow.com/laser-wir...tm-2-5m-system
It's powered by a battery pack that lasts 24 hours. It recharges via USB. You get a special cable they sell and put it in "install" mode and your USB will turn it off and on. I just need to call them to see if the USB will charge it while it is lit up and on
Did some research. Looks like laser wire is the way to go. More expensive , but still reasonable. Figure we should Put the higher quality products in these expensive cars. No current along the wire, no fading. Check it out at this site. Videos of how bright is is, along with how to use the power module.
https://www.ellumiglow.com/laser-wir...tm-2-5m-system
It's powered by a battery pack that lasts 24 hours. It recharges via USB. You get a special cable they sell and put it in "install" mode and your USB will turn it off and on. I just need to call them to see if the USB will charge it while it is lit up and on
That's great if it's brighter, definitely share your results! Few concerns... When you call, check to make sure when it powers on that it turns on and stays constant; I originally used a cigarette lighter controller that had different modes, but when powered on, you had to press a button everytime for it to light up. Also, it's seems like you'll need to order the Masters kit ($200.. Quite pricy) to adjust the length.
Cheers!
Kunle
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01-16-2018, 08:37 AM
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I read that the USB EL wire makes a humming sound. Can you confirm if this happens in your setup or not?
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01-16-2018, 08:42 AM
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#20
01-16-2018, 06:24 PM
Drove my car all day, and no noticable heat generated from the port. You can cut the wire to any length. El wire light looks great at night, but does get drowned out by bright day light, so would consider brighter options if available. I'm considering trying soft tube LED or LED light strips, but both require more work since they need to be splice into a direct source such as the ambient light. For those who want a simple solution, USB port with the El wire is the best option.
#21
01-16-2018, 06:29 PM
In regards to the humming noise, it was more pronounced when I used the cigarette lighter controller(probably because of higher voltage). With the USB, it's not noticeable, especially with the engine on.
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