RGB used in RGB mouse pads

[theTobster500]

I couldn't really find a topic like this one. point me to it if i missed one.

I was wondering how some RGB mouse pads use a "tube" that looks kind of like an el wire, but it has zones and changes colors. Something like this one on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/LUXCOMS-Oversized-Extended-，Non-Slip-Mat，31-5X/dp/B07GSXJZSV
I just bought a new mouse pad and was thinking of adding RGB myself and finding something like that would be best, as it doesn't add thickness and looks cool. I couldn't find anything searching online either; hopefully someone here can help.

Thanks:)

[boarder2k7]

Looking at the reviews, it appears this has one led facing each direction in the controller section, and the color transition is just the fade between them, not actually zoned.

 

It could actually be done via something like this https://ebay.us/RY9pZB although a smaller version would need to be made, which would be easy, if not a custom job, using the APA102 series of addressable LEDs. The one I linked is really thick however, and also not individually addressable, I don't seem to find the addressable LED neon I bought on ebay anymore, maybe it didn't sell well.

[theTobster500]

huh, i guess that's a massive marketing hack then. so running an acrylic wire or sheet underneath is probably best. i need to keep it thin because my mouse and keyboard are on a pull out tray under my desk.