19. Octopus EL Driver Module(EF04101)

19.1. Introduction

EL 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.

19.2. Products Link

ELECFREAKS Octopus EL Driver Module

19.3. Characteristics

Easy installment with 3-pin connectors. Supporting micro:bit in 3V. Easy to connect wires.

19.4. Specification

Item | Parameter :-: | :-: SKU|EF04101 Working Voltage|3.3V~5V Size |73 * 13 * 10mm Weight |7.4g Connection Type|Digital Pins Definition|1-Signal 2-VCC 3-GND Response|Quick response with high sensitivity Circuit|Simple drive circuit Stability|Stable and durable

19.5. Outlook and Dimensions

19.6. Quick to Start

Required Parts and Connection Diagram

Connect to P1 port of the breakout board, and connect Neon Light EL wire to the breakout board.

Take sensor:bit for an example

Pogramme as the Picture Shows

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

Reference

Links: https://makecode.microbit.org/_fRzWh9M1jDKP

You can also download it directly below:

Result

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