Madhatter Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 The future of lighting is here - have a look at this - if you haven't already: http://www.lumilor.com/applications ...... Although it comes at a steep price - and you'd have to be a damn good painter for it to be effective (which counts me out) but man - how wicked is this stuff!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick4350 Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 Not really concerned that this product will replace LEDS as you will still need something to light up the electroluminescent product after it has been applied. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mechanised Dwarf Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 So I've just had a quick skim through I didn't see anything about power, how is it powered? None of the pictures show any leads, did I miss it? 153 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhouse Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 Not really concerned that this product will replace LEDS as you will still need something to light up the electroluminescent product after it has been applied.Not quite. You excite the paint using AC at a modest voltage then the paint itself emits light.The biggest downside I can see is that, at the moment, the paint must be applied by a professional who had been trained in applying the specific coats required. I don't think its the kind of thing we'll be able to tip into an airbrush for a few years yet. It looks like very impressive stuff to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmonk Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 It works using an alternating current, similar to what comes out of your wall sockets, which means it will need wires and some electronics to produce the required AC current from batteries. The current excited the phosphors in the paint that then emit light. Making small areas light up on models may be difficult due to the processes needed to apply it. I think the LED is safe for now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madhatter Posted February 29, 2016 Author Share Posted February 29, 2016 Yes, the downside is the level of training needed but it is brand new technology and maybe in a few years it will be simplified enough for anyone to use. Doubtful, but maybe possible. I'm hoping someone can find a way to program the paint so it changes colours I agree, it won't replace LEDS just yet but it does open up a huge range of possibilities. I'd also like to see a wider range of colours other than the Tron effects but I'm sure they'll come along eventually Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andygif290368 Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 Sounds very similar to EL wire or EL sheet. The ac inverters are quite small but they do emit an audible whine. https://proto-pic.co.uk/categories/electroluminescent-materials.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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