Adafruit
Side-light Fiber Optic Tube - 5mm Diameter - 1 meter long
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This side-lighting fibre optic tube produces a glowing effect along its entire length when illuminated by a powerful LED. Unlike standard fibre optics that o...
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This side-lighting fibre optic tube produces a glowing effect along its entire length when illuminated by a powerful LED. Unlike standard fibre optics that only emit light from the end, this tube allows light to escape along the sides, creating an even, neon-like glow.
The tube is 5mm in diameter, made from flexible plastic, and can be easily cut to length with diagonal cutters. Pair it with a high-brightness LED to create custom lighting effects for wearables, costumes, signage, and more.
Specifications
- Diameter: 5mm
- Length: 1 metre
- Material: Flexible plastic fibre optic
- Type: Side-lighting (emits light along the length)
Ideal For
- Wearable electronics and costumes
- Decorative edge lighting and signage
- Art installations and props
- Accent lighting in projects and models
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Plain-language definitions for the technical terms used above.
- LED
- A light-emitting diode (LED) is a small electronic component that emits light when current flows through it in the correct direction. Because it only conducts one way, its polarity matters, and a through-hole LED must be soldered the correct way around to light up.
