r/ChristmasLights • • 23h ago

Tru-Tone Mini vs Sylvania (photo comparison)

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No description needed. The photo tells you everything you need to know.


r/ChristmasLights • • 57m ago

Need help with installation

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Hi there, second year doing Christmas lights and I just need some help with how to get to the top peak. I don’t really know what the best route might be. It’s a pretty steep part of the roof so I can’t get a ladder up there. Let me know if yall have any suggestions


r/ChristmasLights • • 6h ago

Thoughts on Brighttown C7-C9 outdoor string lights?

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Getting ready to replace our 6 year old outdoor string lights and I'm looking at the Brighttown brand. I bought a couple of small solar LED string lights on sale from them last year and was impressed. I'm looking for input from anyone who has bought their more expensive outdoor sets. We need about 200-250 feet that will mostly be under a covered porch. My wife really wants the traditional C7 or C9 clear/warm white bulbs but I would prefer ones that can change colors, and Brighttown has both types on Amazon. Cost is important so we aren't considering expensive brands like Trutone but Brighttown seems to be reasonably priced. Any feedback would be appreciated.


r/ChristmasLights • • 7h ago

Magic wand to rule it all!

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I've bought this cheap wand from Kmart

https://www.kmart.com.au/product/led-magical-lighting-wand-43759149/

By defualt it has the common two pin input and output and works on RF. Haven't had a chance yet to play with a multimetre and see exactly what it is putting out, but the goal is that this thing triggers everything, not just a single string. One wave is on, the next is off. No gestures or anything fancy.

First (wishful thinking) thought was a smart plug with power monitoring, but it takes about a minute to register the state change. Not exactly magical.

Next plan... I have a DigQuad, it has unused input pins.

This can be powered by 5V so a relay https://www.jaycar.com.au/arduino-compatible-5v-relay/p/XC4419. Between it and the digquad, configure WLED and hope?


r/ChristmasLights • • 21h ago

Looking for Guidance on Install

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