That site is just the first one I googled. There are other sellers I'm sure, with a better selection. Boxes, cardboard and incandescent lights are undoubtedly low-tech, in a "Fred Flintstone" sort of way, but I have a good feeling about the "dust cap" flat-field source using a low-voltage electroluminescent panel, and if executed properly will in practice be the epitome of simplicity. We're back to the "technology allowing greater efficiency" argument. It couldn't be any more compact than the form of a dust cap, lets face it. The material is amazing- completely uniform lumination. You'll soon see this stuff in the home, as standard lighting. Imagine the entire ceiling being the light source instead of a seperate fixture hanging there like a stalagtite. I'd like to try thermoforming some to custom shapes, if it doesn't negatively affect the properties. I'm also thinking up astro uses for the electroluminescent "wire" that's now available. I'm not into digital imaging at the moment, but I am possibly going to have more time for the hobby soon so I'd love to work with a local imager on this little flat-field item, which may have commercial possibilities. Any takers? ;) After over a year lapse in my magazine subscription I finally re-subscribed to S&T a couple of days ago. It will be good to "get back in the loop", so to speak, and up to speed on current events, trends, etc. There is ATMing in my future after a 5 year hiatus- life is good!

From: Canopus56 <canopus56@yahoo.com>

--- Chuck Hards <chuckhards@yahoo.com> wrote:

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http://www.electrolamp.com/elpanel.html

Thanks for referral. I didn't see any prices on the Epanel.

On the other hand, Patrick's piece of white board with a low flux light seems pretty simple and low-tech.

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