Originally published at: https://boingboing.net/2019/11/22/how-to-add-leds-to-a-track-jac.html
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Talk to me about how to waterproof such a concept.
I am thinking powered by an Anker USB battery.
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RUN LED?
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Just be careful if you wear it at an airport.
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Awesome hack. But you gotta incorporate EL strips instead of LEDs to take this to the next level. It’ll be cleaner and more Cyberpunk 2077.
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Cyber Gopniks unite!
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LEDs should be waterproof but you can buy strips that are meant to be used outside. The battery should be easy to unplug should you need to wash the jacket. I was also thinking that if one didn’t need the jacket to be washable i’d use EL wire since that has better light diffusion.
Edit: Also when in doubt one could always dry clean as their machines don’t use water it may be easier on the electronics? I don’t know for sure but its something to consider.
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Agreed, came to here to say that. EL wire would provide a much cooler look. IMO.
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I’ve found EL wire to be kinda delicate and easily broken. If you know of a tough brand that can withstand lots of bending, please share!
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