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Jilanico@lemmy.world to Cyberpunk 2077@lemmy.world · 3 years ago

I embedded electroluminescent wire around my chucks inspired by Cyberpunk 2077

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I embedded electroluminescent wire around my chucks inspired by Cyberpunk 2077

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Jilanico@lemmy.world to Cyberpunk 2077@lemmy.world · 3 years ago
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  • Kovu@lemmy.worldM
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    yo that’s sick

  • Toady@dataterm.digital
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    I need a how to pls

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      I wrote a step-by-step on Reddit but I think that sub went dark 😅 there are some pics on my Instagram showing the wiring tho

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        Any chance of re-posting or re-creating that guide here?

        • Jilanico@lemmy.worldOP
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          Just posted a shortened version in this thread

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          It was long and detailed 😩 this was the URL for it: https://www.reddit.com/r/Converse/comments/qhwm2g/cyberpunk_2077_inspired_chucks/

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        I agree. Wouldn’t hurt to post a guide here. Would definitely be interested.

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          Just posted a shortened version in this thread

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          This was the URL for the guide: https://www.reddit.com/r/Converse/comments/qhwm2g/cyberpunk_2077_inspired_chucks/

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        there’s no guide there.

        https://web.archive.org/web/20211028210640/https://www.reddit.com/r/Converse/comments/qhwm2g/cyberpunk_2077_inspired_chucks/

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          I know. I checked there too. It was archived before I posted the how-to in the comments. If/when the sub goes public again you’ll be able to see the guide. Sorry :(

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          Just posted a shortened version in this thread

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        Commenting to show interest in the guide since I’m building a V cosplay for this summer… Went to check out the pics on IG but having a step-by-step guide would also be helpful.

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          Just posted a shortened version in this thread

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          This was the URL for the guide: https://www.reddit.com/r/Converse/comments/qhwm2g/cyberpunk_2077_inspired_chucks/

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      Just posted a shortened version in this thread

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      This was the URL for the how-to guide: https://www.reddit.com/r/Converse/comments/qhwm2g/cyberpunk_2077_inspired_chucks/

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    Ok, here’s a quick version of the guide:

    • Trim the EL wire to be the length you want. The wires should be on the medial side.
    • Use an exacto knife to cut a channel around the sole, basically cutting out the black stripe that runs around the sole. You should change out the blade often for best results.
    • Use an exacto knife to cut off the back logo/stamp as if you’re trying to peel if off from the bottom up. You only need to cut all the way up, just pass the black stripe so you can continue cutting out a channel.
    • Use masking tape to mask off the edges of the channel and apply shoe goo adhesive in the channel.
    • Peel off the masking tape. Now the adhesive is exactly where you want it.
    • Glue the EL wire into the channel. Remember the wires should be on the medial side.
    • Use your fingers to hold the wire in place while it dries. Wear gloves. Probably a good hour or so.
    • Leave the shoe sitting overnight to fully dry.
    • Use your soldering skills to extend the wires and pass them through the hole in the arch of the canvas. Glue those wires to the sole (see Instagram pics). Glue down the back patch too.
    • Attach the wires to the EL inverter (the one that takes coin batteries). Make sure you connect the right wires because you could ruin it if you screw up.
    • Sew loop Velcro to the inside of the tongue. Glue hook Velcro to the inverter. Attach inverter to the tongue.
    • Fin

    Having said all that, I must say the battery doesn’t last long. If I were to do this again I’d try to use LED filament.

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    Good job, looks really cool!

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