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Light up your Converse All-Stars with Adafruit’s DIY tutorial (video)

As reported on Engadget.

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DNP Lightup Converse AllStar tutorial

If you missed out on the L.A. Lights craze of the early ’90s, fear not — there’s hope for you yet. Adafruit’s DIY enhancement for Converse All-Stars takes customized kicksto a whole new level with the science of electroluminescence. To light up the star on your Chucks, all you need is a pair of EL panels, tiny inverters (like a coincell or AAA battery type), some common household tools and half-way competent sewing skills. So, if you want to add some flash to your footwear and become the coolest kid in school, check out Adafruit’s simple tutorial, embedded after the break.