Octopus EL Driver Module

 driver module is used for driving the EL or EL panel in the market, the EL is also called the cold light neon tube which is apyretic and water-proof that can also be wound to any shape. Multiple colors like red, green, blue, yellow, purple, orange, transparent, pink, bisque and white can be found in the market. EL (electroluminescence) is a physical phenomenon in which an electric field is generated by a power source applied to two electrodes, and an electron excited by an electric field strikes an illuminating center, causing a transition of an electron level, a change or a combination that causes the luminescence, that is, an electroluminescence phenomenon.

Characteristics

Easy installment with 3-pin connectors.

Supporting micro:bit in 3V.

Easy to connect wires.

Specification

Name    Octopus EL Driver Module

SKU    EF4101

Working Voltage    3.3V~5V

Size    73 X 13 X 10mm

Weight    7.4g

Connection Type    Digital

Pins Definition    1-Signal 2-VCC 3-GND

Responset    Quick response with high sensitivity

Circuit    Simple drive circuit

Stability    Stable and durable

Outlook and Dimensions

Quick to Start

Required Parts and Connection Diagram

Connect to P1 port of the breakout board.

Take sensor:bit for an example

Program as the Picture Shows

Press button A to light on and button B to light off.

Reference

Links

Result

Press button A to light on and button B to light off the EL.

Notice: the Neon EL Wire is required to be used with the EL Driver Module. And you need to buy them seperately.

Relevant Files

Octopus EL Driver Module