# Source: https://learn.adafruit.com/tron-bag/tools.md

# TRON Bag

## Tools

![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/000/721/medium800/el_wire_tape_panel_tools.jpg?1396765322)

- **[EL (electro luminescent) wire](http://www.adafruit.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=50)** - you can get this stuff online or sometimes in auto shops (its used for decoration). [We suggest getting Aqua 2.3-2.6mm](http://www.adafruit.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=50&products_id=316) diameter which will appear white and is the brightest kind of EL
- **[EL Inverter](http://www.adafruit.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=50&products_id=317)** - we really dig the 2 x AA inverters, they're easy to use and power and can run a few meters. You'll also need 2 AA batteries of course.
- **[Connectors for the Inverter](http://www.adafruit.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=50&products_id=318)** - usually sold next to the inverter.
- **[Soldering iron](http://www.adafruit.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=8&products_id=180)** **and [Solder](http://www.adafruit.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=8&products_id=145)**- to attach the EL wire. Available in any electronics shop, hardware store, or radio shack, etc.
- **[Copper tape](http://www.adafruit.com/partfinder/misc)** - you can get this at craft stores in the glassworking area
- **[Wire strippers](http://www.adafruit.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=8&products_id=147)**with a 18 or 20 AWG notch to strip the EL wire. Available in any electronics shop, hardware store, or radio shack, etc.
- **[Wire cutters](http://www.adafruit.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=8&products_id=152)** - For cutting the copper tape and EL wire. Available in any electronics shop, hardware store, or radio shack, etc.
- **Heat shrink** - in 1/4" and 1/8" diameter, to protect the EL wire. Available in any electronics shop, hardware store, or radio shack, etc.
- **Ribbon or other thin stranded wire** - for extending the inverter, as necessary.Available in any electronics shop, hardware store, or radio shack, etc.
- **Lighter** / Heat gun / Hair drier - to shrink the heatshrink.
- **Scissors** - for cutting thread.
- **"Invisible" thread** - made of nylon this stuff is strong, waterproof and clear! All sewing and craft stores will have this
- **Heavy needle** - make sure its large enough to thread the invisible thread, but thin and sharp enough that you can pass it through the fabric of the bag. All sewing and craft stores will have this

**[We have a starter pack at the adafruit shop with some EL wire, inverter and connector and other small bits you need.](http://www.adafruit.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=50&products_id=320 "Link: http://www.adafruit.com/index.php?main\_page=product\_info&cPath=50&products\_id=320")**  
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## Featured Products

### Heat Shrink Pack

[Heat Shrink Pack](https://www.adafruit.com/product/344)
Heat shrink is the duct tape of electronics, it keeps your stuff all safe and kept together. Especially when wiring and soldering, use heat shrink to add mechanical strength to cables. We use this stuff all the time and having a zip-lock bag of all the possible sizes is super...

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### In-line wire 1-to-4 splitter

[In-line wire 1-to-4 splitter](https://www.adafruit.com/product/402)
If you want to connect multiple EL wires/strips/panels up to one inverter, these splitters are quite useful. There is one male connector (goes to the inverter) and then 4 female connectors (which will connect to each wire/strip/panel. You can even cascade them! Only thing to watch for is make...

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### EL wire starter pack - Blue 2.5 meter (8.2 ft)

[EL wire starter pack - Blue 2.5 meter (8.2 ft)](https://www.adafruit.com/product/583)
A little bundle to get you started! This project pack contains:

- [2.5 meters (over 8 ft) of high-brightness, long-life EL wire in Blue](http://www.adafruit.com/products/408). 2.5 meters is the maximum amount for the pocket driver - it is cut and soldered so it's ready...

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