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    EL keyboard

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by highlandsun, Jul 24, 2004.

  1. highlandsun

    highlandsun Notebook Evangelist

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    Well, looking at that cool translucent smoke grey keyboard on my new M6Ne gave me the idea to backlight it. I first tried a couple LEDs but the results were prettuy unsatisfying. Here's a second attempt using 2.3mm electroluminescent wire. Again, not satisfying - the illumination isn't broad and even enough to read the keytops. Also the wire is too thick, it interferes with presing down on the keys. I'm going to try some flat EL tape next.

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    highlandsun, Jul 24, 2004
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  2. Run1track

    Run1track Notebook Deity

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    I hope you dont mind, but I will post the picture here so everyone can see it without going to the link:

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