Adding EL Wire to a Smart Phone?

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Matt Katzenstein, a Colorado State engineering student makes his own sound activated inverter capable of being used with his smart phone. This Android-powered system lights up to music, speech and other sounds. Check out the video below for a quick demonstration.



Another option is purchasing a Sound Activated EL Wire Battery Pack which can do the same thing, without all the technical know-how. Nice job Matt!

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