Home Cockpit Panel Backlighting with Electroluminescent (EL) panels.

A quick video to show you the result of an experiment I did to use Electroluminescent sheet to backight home cockpit panels. An alternative to LED strips that has problematic hot spots and some unvenen lighting, this method remains cool to the touch, tucks in nicely between two acrylic sheets, can be cut to tailor fit your panel layout.
EL Panel:
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[@Kenneth_Cooper2049]

I gotta say mate you deserve wayyyyyy more than just a thousand subs

[@breno802]

Amazing! I’m just starting building a new version of the a320 FCU and I was wondering which type of acrylic do you use? I see so many different options in regards to the amount of light they bleed that I’m unsure. Thank you!

[@santiagoluib3]

Hi, I use Opaque White 3mm which is about 30% translucent (as shown in video). However, because the EL Panel is not very bright, there is no more way of brightening it further though to me it's okay. I tried the "Translucent white" (70% translucency) as suggested by some, but I don't find the whites white enough for the markings if backlighting is turned off. Generally, I am still at the point of experimenting. I also have UV direct print on Acrylic with very sharp markings but not the best surface print quality. I think I might settle with the Opaque "Chalk" white 30% once I confirm all works well. Cheers!

[@JmarkFP]

Hi dear, very good work, how it works panel? do you have a 12V transformer?

[@StigBSivertsen]

Hi Santi, Looks like an absolutely fantastic material. Those links do not work and I'm forced to create an account which I cannot do as a valid SG phone number is required. Do these panels exist on Aliexpress?

[@santiagoluib3]

Thanks Stig, yes i think this will be a game changer for home cockpit backlighting. And yes it's in Aliexpress just search 'EL Panel' :) I hope that helps.