
Instructables user CTY1995 writes:
This project will automatically turn on an EL panel with a mercury tilt switch. By extending your arm or raising it slightly, the mercury will complete the circuit, resulting in the EL panel to light up brightly whether solid or blinking. Give this project a try, and you’ll be amazed.


Electroluminescent (EL) Panel Starter Pack – 10cm x 10cm Red, Blue, White and Aqua
We spent a long time find the best panels with the brightest and most even colors – AND would work great with our pocket inverter. They’re in stock and we think you’re going to do some amazing things with them! These are the packs, so it has ALL you need to get started!
Get glowing in seconds with our Electroluminescent (EL) Panel Starter Pack! This pack contains everything you need for your first EL panel project, even the batteries!
Includes:
- 10cm x 10cm (approx 4″x4″) square panel
- Portable 4xAAA inverter powerful enough to drive a single panel
- 4 x AAA alkaline batteries to power the inverter and panel for 10 hours
Electroluminescent (EL) Panel Starter Pack – 10cm x 10cm Red
Electroluminescent (EL) Panel Starter Pack – 10cm x 10cm Blue
Electroluminescent (EL) Panel Starter Pack – 10cm x 10cm White
Electroluminescent (EL) Panel Starter Pack – 10cm x 10cm Aqua

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