# Octopus EL Driver Module(EF04101)

## Introduction

EL driver module is used for driving the EL or EL panel in the market, the EL is also called the cold light neon tube which is apyretic and water-proof that can also be wound to any shape.  Multiple colors like red, green, blue, yellow, purple, orange, transparent, pink, bisque and white can be found in the market. 
EL (electroluminescence) is a physical phenomenon in which an electric field is generated by a power source applied to two electrodes, and an electron excited by an electric field strikes an illuminating center, causing a transition of an electron level, a change or a combination that causes the luminescence, that is, an electroluminescence phenomenon. 

![](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/elecfreaks/learn-cn/master/microbitOctopus/output/images/04101_01.jpg)

![](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/elecfreaks/learn-cn/master/microbitOctopus/output/images/04101_06.jpg)

## Products Link

[ELECFREAKS Octopus EL Driver Module](https://shop.elecfreaks.com/products/elecfreaks-octopus-el-driver-module?_pos=1&_sid=ad14b8f54&_ss=r)

## Characteristics

 Easy installment with 3-pin connectors.
 Supporting micro:bit in 3V.
 Easy to connect wires.

## Specification


Item | Parameter 
:-: | :-: 
SKU|EF04101
Working Voltage|3.3V~5V
      Size       |73 * 13 * 10mm
     Weight      |7.4g
Connection Type|Digital
Pins Definition|1-Signal 2-VCC 3-GND
Response|Quick response with high sensitivity
Circuit|Simple drive circuit
Stability|Stable and durable

## Outlook and Dimensions


![](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/elecfreaks/learn-cn/master/microbitOctopus/output/images/04101_02.png)

## Quick to Start

### Required Parts and Connection Diagram

 Connect to P1 port of the breakout board, and connect Neon Light EL wire to the breakout board.

***Take sensor:bit for an example***

![](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/elecfreaks/learn-cn/master/microbitOctopus/output/images/04101_03.png)

### Pogramme as the Picture Shows

Press button A to light on and button B to light off.

![](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/elecfreaks/learn-cn/master/microbitOctopus/output/images/04101_04.png)

### Reference

Links: [https://makecode.microbit.org/_fRzWh9M1jDKP](https://makecode.microbit.org/_fRzWh9M1jDKP)

You can also download it directly below: 

<div style="position:relative;height:0;padding-bottom:70%;overflow:hidden;"><iframe style="position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;" src="https://makecode.microbit.org/#pub:_fRzWh9M1jDKP" frameborder="0" sandbox="allow-popups allow-forms allow-scripts allow-same-origin"></iframe></div>  

### Result

Press button A to light on and button B to light off the EL.

![](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/elecfreaks/learn-cn/master/microbitOctopus/output/images/04101_05.jpg)