Summary

  • A zebra strip is a flexible connector that joins PCB pads to glass traces, and is often found in LCDs.
  • Engineer Chuck attempted to 3D print his own zebra strip using conductive TPU, however, the results were mixed, and the material proved not to be conductive enough.
  • He had more success using Proto-pasta conductive PLA, but this lacked the required flexibility.
  • The article concludes that conductive TPU is not yet ready for conductive applications, but invites comments from any engineers who have had better experiences, or who have prototyped their own zebra strips.

By Heidi Ulrich

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