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Janet Hansen @flashingjanet.bsky.social · Jun 10

The outer surface of the robe is mapped in 2D space, though including the sleeves can be tricky. I assign locations by putting pixel numbers in cells in a spreadsheet, and can also control mirroring and tiling of effects.

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Janet Hansen @flashingjanet.bsky.social · Jun 10

I use custom hardware and software. All pixel mapping and effects are handled within my controller, I use DMX to select pre-set modes or send parameters to modify them

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Janet Hansen @flashingjanet.bsky.social · Jun 9

Rainbows and bright colors are celebrated in Boop! The Musical (now showing on Broadway). 🩷❤️🧡💛💚🩵💙💜 I was thrilled to be able to contribute some lighted costumes to this project, including this robe with ~3000 individually addressable RGB LED pixels. #rgbled #boopthemusical #broadway #rainbows #pride

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Janet Hansen @flashingjanet.bsky.social · Jun 4

The Glow Gala room at Madame Tussaud’s NYC features several of my LED dresses, including this outfit I made for their RuPaul wax figure. The lights are programmed in sync with a multimedia experience (including rainbows!) 🌈 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ #pride #pride2025 #rupaul #madametussauds #uniquelighting #rgbled

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Janet Hansen @flashingjanet.bsky.social · Jun 2

Here are some lighted pride flags I made for Coldplay, demonstrating just how durable this work can be! The lights are revealed near the end of the song, before the flag is spun around and tossed into the air. Happy Pride! ❤️💛💚💙💜 #pride2025 #pride #coldplay #peopleofthepride

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Janet Hansen @flashingjanet.bsky.social · May 30

Lighting and Sound America has an article about Boop! The Musical in their May 2025 issue. It covers technical aspects of creating the scenery, video, lighting, and sound for the show. My work on their lighted costumes is discussed on p. 45.
link.lsamedia.com/may2025boop

Lighting and Sound America

Lighting and Sound America - May 2025

link.lsamedia.com

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Janet Hansen @flashingjanet.bsky.social · May 21

I make light up clothing for all kinds of rock stars, including engineers! I had the pleasure of attending a 50th anniversary celebration for Computers and Structures, Inc. (CSI) hosted by founder Ashraf Habibullah who has worn many custom Enlighted jackets over the years.

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Janet Hansen @flashingjanet.bsky.social · Apr 28

I was purposely avoiding patterns with full-brightness white, so reddening wasn't an issue. There is some more info about the project here: enlighted.com/p/boop

Boop! The Musical - Enlighted Designs

enlighted.com

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Janet Hansen @flashingjanet.bsky.social · Apr 28

The lights are divided into 16 zones, with up to 250 pixels in each, no power injection needed (all strings have 2.5cm pixel spacing)

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raynayX @raynayx.com · Apr 28

On episode 499: This Is Your Problem( embedded.fm/episodes/499 ), we hosted Janet Hansen( @flashingjanet.bsky.social ) to discuss professional costumery (with electronics) and becoming an artist.

Here's Janet's parting message:

#art #Mudder #embedded #engineering #electrical #electronics

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Janet Hansen @flashingjanet.bsky.social · Apr 28

The robe draws a peak of about 8 Amps, and runs on two 2000 mAh rechargeable NiMH batteries

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Janet Hansen @flashingjanet.bsky.social · Apr 28

I used pebble-type neopixel strands, which are available from adafruit (though I buy elsewhere in larger qty)

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Janet Hansen @flashingjanet.bsky.social · Apr 28

I made a few pieces of lighted clothing for Boop! The Musical, now showing on Broadway. This robe and jacket (with nearly 4000 RGB LED pixels!) are used to illustrate a magical transition from Betty Boop's black and white cartoon world to the full color real world.

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Alpenglow Industries (Carrie) @alpenglow.bsky.social · Apr 28

This was such a massively great and fascinating interview with @flashingjanet.bsky.social - it was awesome to hear about the multitude of technical challenges involved in making high profile wearable LED costumery and to hear about what she had to do 20 yrs ago before WS2812s were invented. 🤯

Embedded @embeddedfm.bsky.social · Apr 24

We dove into the world of electronic costumery with Janet Hansen ( @flashingjanet.bsky.social ).

From illuminated fashion to the art behind wearable electronics, Janet shares her journey into professional costumery and what it means to merge creativity with tech.

499: This Is Your Problem — Embedded

We spoke with Janet Hansen about the world of professional costumery (with electronics) and becoming an artist. Janet’s business is Enlighted where you can find custom illuminated clothing as well ...

embedded.fm

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Janet Hansen @flashingjanet.bsky.social · Apr 25

Two more chances to see ODDISEA: A Puppet Procession at the WOW Festival at UCSD this weekend (Apr 25 and 26th at 7:30pm). Giant puppets by Animal Cracker Conspiracy, lighted puppet "clothing" by Enlighted Designs. see wowfestival.org for more info #sandiego #art #puppets #LEDs

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Janet Hansen @flashingjanet.bsky.social · Apr 22

The WOW Festival (wowfestival.org) is happening at UCSD this weekend ... I did some of the LED lighting for ODDISEA: A Puppet Procession, by Animal Cracker Conspiracy. They are one of the roaming free events, starting at 7:30pm on April 24, 25, and 26th. #art #sandiego #LEDs

ODDISEA: A Puppet Procession Roaming (Begins near Warren Malll) Free

LA JOLLA PLAY HOUSE OFFICIAL MAP. Parade route for ODDISEA starts near Warren Mall, ends at the Matthews Quad

La Jolla Playhouse’s celebrated annual WOW Festival is a four-day celebration of immersive, interactive and surprising art experiences from local, national and international artists. This is theatre - without walls.
From April 24 - 27, discover more than 20 new works including free and paid events with fun for the whole family. WOW Festival is presented in partnership with UC San Diego and takes over locations around the campus in La Jolla.

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Embedded @embeddedfm.bsky.social · Apr 22

Chris and Elecia are joined by @flashingjanet.bsky.social to discuss the world of professional costumery (with electronics) and becoming an artist.

Join them here: embedded.fm/episodes/499.
Thank you to Mouser Electronics for sponsoring the show!
#art #embedded #engineering #electrical #electronics

499: This Is Your Problem — Embedded

We spoke with Janet Hansen about the world of professional costumery (with electronics) and becoming an artist. Janet’s business is Enlighted where you can find custom illuminated clothing as well ...

embedded.fm

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Embedded @embeddedfm.bsky.social · Apr 18

This week, Chris( @stoney.monster ) and Elecia spoke with Janet Hansen( @flashingjanet.bsky.social ) about the world of professional costumery (with electronics) and becoming an artist.

Join them here: embedded.fm/episodes/499.

#art #Mudder #embedded #engineering #electrical #electronics #LED

499: This Is Your Problem — Embedded

We spoke with Janet Hansen about the world of professional costumery (with electronics) and becoming an artist. Janet’s business is Enlighted where you can find custom illuminated clothing as well ...

embedded.fm

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Janet Hansen @flashingjanet.bsky.social · Apr 7

Reception this Thursday April 10th, 5-8pm for my "Kaleidoscopic Comfort" series of sound-reactive LED art. Part of the new Mirror Mirror exhibit at the San Diego International Airport (T2 East near baggage claim). @spiveycopperfield.bsky.social #ledart #sandiego

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Janet Hansen @flashingjanet.bsky.social · Apr 3

The Mirror Mirror exhibit is now fully installed at the San Diego International Airport - my pieces are in T2 East (pre-security), east of baggage claim.

Please come see it next week during our reception on Thursday April 10th, from 5-8pm. I'll be there with @spiveycopperfield.bsky.social

LED art installation, with lights embedded in round fabric panels

LED art installation, with lights embedded in round fabric panels, shown in airport hallway

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Janet Hansen @flashingjanet.bsky.social · Mar 20

Here's a great cause supporting electronics education - check out the great work @lasermistress.bsky.social is doing!

ℂlaire 𝔻anielle ℂassidy⚡🔌⚒️👩🏻‍💻♾️🏳️‍🌈 @lasermistress.bsky.social · Mar 20

I've been pushing my fundraiser, but I wanna share the incredible supplies we've been given already.

Kits from @alpenglow.bsky.social @sjpiper145.bsky.social, @clomads.bsky.social. Tools from @flashingjanet.bsky.social

Legends. Look them up.

More requests below ⬇️

A large organized pile of soldering kits from the makers mentioned in the post. They are all neatly packaged, aesthetic, and fun looking.

A box of around two dozen pairs of electronic nipper and wire stripper tools.

A box of a large amount of various solder spools.

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Janet Hansen @flashingjanet.bsky.social · Mar 3

I guess some of my illuminated faux fur pieces are pretty natural-looking, after all!

Thylarox @thylarox.bsky.social · Feb 8

Marsupials glow under UV light. Thylacine apparently dark blue. Look at this Quoll under a UV Black light. The oposuum has a pink glow to them.

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Janet Hansen @flashingjanet.bsky.social · Mar 3

Time lapse video of the installation process for Kaleidoscopic Comfort, my 3 new pieces of LED art on exhibit now at the San Diego International Airport (T2 level 1, east of baggage claim). #art #ledart #sandiego

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Janet Hansen @flashingjanet.bsky.social · Feb 28

Kaleidoscopic Comfort has been installed at the San Diego International Airport! (T2 level 1, east of baggage claim) I'm one of 16 artists selected for their Mirror Mirror exhibit. Sound reactive effects are demonstrated with custom music by @spiveycopperfield.bsky.social #art #techart #sandiego

LED art panels (48" to 60" diameter) on display in airport gallery

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Janet Hansen @flashingjanet.bsky.social · Feb 11

Some highlights from my portion of the LED wearables showcase from February 2024, during New York Fashion Week. It's hard to believe this was already a year ago! #wearables #rgbLED #ledart

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