blackfeathers
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They make a splitter cable that has 2, 3-pin connectors so it is possible to daisy-chain off of this one, 12V inverter (pic 3):
Designed for use with the iSS3.1. Can be used for wiring small sheets and tapes in series.
Finally a 3-pin to alligator clip connector allows me to connect directly to the EL sheet (pic 4):
This cable is designed to connect the iSS3.1 and iSS4.5 inverters with 3 pin output connectors with Custom Pattern sheets and cut lengths of EL tape. The gator clips can be used to make the connections quickly and easily.
They have copper tape as well. What I'm worried about is when I move around, will the alligator clips grind away at the metallic contact on the EL sheet? So if I wanted something less abrasive, I can go this route to connect the EL sheets (Pic 5):
Use this adhesive backed copper tape to easily make connections to the tabs on your Cut & Shape EL sheet. This .25 inch wide tape has a strong adhesive and can be quickly applied to the tabs on the back of a Cut & Shape sheet. Be careful not to overlap with an adjacent tab. And be sure when peeling off the tape backing to only expose just the amount you need to make a connection.
Thoughts, ideas? You expertise with the electrical component is greater than mine as is your scuba (you're talking to an open water diver).
so, you're wiring yours in series? if you refer to page 13 of this thread (i know, it's a looong thread), actordiver posted a link to this pdf:
http://www.lighttape.com/library/DesignGuide/Connecting_Multiple_Segments.pdf
basically for that brand/manufacturer they recommend wiring it in parallel otherwise it would add more resistance to the wiring going down the line. plus if one sheet goes out, it takes the whole thing with it. parallel basically means you wire each piece so they all have a direct connection to the battery. it won't take down the entire circuit path with one bad piece of wiring or e.l.
soulintertia:
good job with the progress
the hex fabric looks good too. not a complaint/ criticism but just an observation that maybe the hex pattern could be adjusted to be a bit smaller?
i'm pretty much researching tools & possible materials at the moment -not planning to make an exact of any suit, just something of the tron legacy world.
a tron legacy pic for ideas:
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