/challenges-projects/design-challenges/get-closer/b/blog/posts/estimating-materials-for-furry-lightup-costumesHere is the next update for the Get Closer Get Closer challenge. Our mailwoman is starting to drop off materials for our costumes DC plugs, LED strips, faux fur. We love the faux fur. I am underwhelmed by the brightness of th...en-USTelligent Community 12https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/design-challenges/get-closer/b/blog/posts/estimating-materials-for-furry-lightup-costumesTue, 20 Aug 2013 00:19:18 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:e0a89ef3-22c5-4058-85d9-a5d723f3f1b6bekathwia0<p>What Leslie said (she&#39;s so supportive!). Remember that furry things that light up at all are remarkable, noone is going to judge the brigthness but you! That said I do love the NeoPixel strip, and usually power it with 3.7V to knock down the brightness a bit... =D</p><img src="https://community.element14.com/aggbug?PostID=16053&AppID=107&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/design-challenges/get-closer/b/blog/posts/estimating-materials-for-furry-lightup-costumesThu, 15 Aug 2013 16:14:29 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:e0a89ef3-22c5-4058-85d9-a5d723f3f1b6zengirl20<p>I know you said you were underwhelmed, but they do look pretty cool -- and how many people do have light up furry things?&nbsp; Think prototype <span>[View:/resized-image/__size/16x16/__key/commentfiles/f7d226abd59f475c9d224a79e3f0ec07-e0a89ef3-22c5-4058-85d9-a5d723f3f1b6/contentimage_5F00_1.png:16:16]</span>.&nbsp; I&#39;m very interested in the issue of power for LED strips, as I do have the neopixel strips ( 5m worth).&nbsp; So, it will be difficult to keep things small -- especially with the thickness of wire needed.&nbsp; Anyway, don&#39;t be discouraged, because in every project you have the &quot;grass is always greener&quot; problem.&nbsp; I think your furry items will be rockin&#39; the club or night ski scene.</p><img src="https://community.element14.com/aggbug?PostID=16053&AppID=107&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">