November 2, 2003

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  So after everyone saw the Cold Cathode(CC) fan in action, what else can I do to spice up my case a little more?  Well, after stripping the EL (Electroluminescent) wire out of my case awhile ago I thought it would be a waste not using it.

  
  

  

  
  

  I’m a fan of Star Wars, what can be better than a Jedi Knight symbol from the game Jedi Outcast and Jedi Academy?!?!

  
  

  So it took me a while to super glue that symbol to the side of my case right next to the CC fan.  While it doesn’t look square because the wire is stubborn and won’t bend in perfect 90° so I had to settle with round angles.  But it turn out to be pretty cool. 

  
  

  Def. EL wire.  Consists of a concentric series of layers, each performing a different function.  In the center is a solid copper conductor. The copper conductor is coated with an electroluminescent phosphor. Two very fine wires are wrapped around the phosphor. A clear or colored plastic sheath encase and protects the phosphor and fine wires.  (http://www.elwire.com/whatis.html) Then when electricity is applied to one of the very fine wires and copper conductor, it causes the phosphor to glow.

  
  

  There you have it folks, thanks for the read, comments and eProps. 

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