Battery Operated Holiday LED Lights – Engineered by Digi-Key
December 31st, 2009 by admin
Another post from Solar Christmas Lights.
Solar Christmas Lights can save you a considerable amount of money on your utility bill at a time of the year when cash can be tight.
http://www.digikey.com/xmas – This video will demonstrate how to build your own battery operated Christmas lights to enjoy this holiday season.
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Solar Christmas Lights can save you a considerable amount of money on your utility bill at a time of the year when cash can be tight.
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December 31st, 2009 at 6:12 am
Okay, sorry about …
Okay, sorry about the confusion, I had thought Digi-Key was saying it was original to them in the title by saying “Engineered by Digi-Key”. My mistake.
December 31st, 2009 at 6:12 am
Thank you for your …
Thank you for your comment. Digi-Key does not author this project as being original as it was created with the spirit of the holiday in mind. This novel concept has been designed and initiated by many and Digi-Key applauds their efforts.
December 31st, 2009 at 6:12 am
I would like to …
I would like to point out, this is not original to Digi-key, Graffiti Research Lab came up with the idea of sticking LEDs on coin cells, then adding magnets and sticking them on buildings. This is basically the same, minus the magnet.
December 31st, 2009 at 6:12 am
Hello, I want to …
Hello, I want to use LED lighting to hide behind some sheer curtains, for decoration, where would I buy these? and how do I hide them behind sheer curtains? Also how can I control the different color lighting?
December 31st, 2009 at 6:12 am
Cool, thanks!
Cool, thanks!
December 31st, 2009 at 6:12 am
The battery is a …
The battery is a large mass and it takes a lot of hear to solder to a battery, plus you need to be careful not to damage the battery by over heating it. I would suggest staying with the electrical tape.
December 31st, 2009 at 6:12 am
And then I would …
And then I would just use electrical tape to hold the ribbon cable to the battery?
Also, would solder work as a substitute for electrical tape? Or would that be dangerous?
December 31st, 2009 at 6:12 am
You would need to …
You would need to use two AA batteries in series. Stack one battery on top of the other or you could use Digi-Key cell holder SBH-321AS-ND, this has a builtin switch and would provide the 3 volts needed to turn on the LED.
December 31st, 2009 at 6:12 am
Would it work if I …
Would it work if I soldered ribbon cable to the LED legs and then touched the cable to the right ends of a AA battery?
December 31st, 2009 at 6:12 am
they burn out …
they burn out quickly so you have to buy more, another useful consumer tip from digikey
December 31st, 2009 at 6:12 am
After 2 days it …
After 2 days it does start to dim. After 4-5 days it drops off considerably. Thanks for viewing.
December 31st, 2009 at 6:12 am
how long do these …
how long do these little lights last? that looks really fun, but will they burn out in like 2 days?
December 31st, 2009 at 6:12 am
that looks awful
that looks awful
December 31st, 2009 at 6:12 am
Thanks! We’re glad …
Thanks! We’re glad to hear it was helpful to you. Keep checking back for more vidoes!
December 31st, 2009 at 6:12 am
thanks digikey, …
thanks digikey, very helpful.
December 31st, 2009 at 6:12 am
exactally what I …
exactally what I wanted to see.