eurbani Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 My curiosity just got the better of me. I saw these on ebay and ordered a set.http://www.ebay.com/itm/290640008615?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649#ht_3927wt_1112I figured for $5.24 including shipping that I couldn't go wrong.Look closely at the photo that shows the control box and see that the output wire appears to be 4 (maybe 5) wires. Seems like you could cut off their controller and connect the set to a controller that could be interfaced with LOR.Sorry, I obviously haven't done my homework yet. I remember seeing some DIY RGB strings controlled with LOR. I just don't recall what they used for control. DMX maybe?Thoughts?Does anyone own one of these? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliamS Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 make it happen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caleb Linburg Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 This looks a lot like what I have. Mine are each a separate bulb 1 bulb is green another is blue and the last one is red. If this isn't what I have and you do get this working I would love to see the finished product. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eurbani Posted March 11, 2012 Author Share Posted March 11, 2012 Caleb Linburg wrote:This looks a lot like what I have. Mine are each a separate bulb 1 bulb is green another is blue and the last one is red. If this isn't what I have and you do get this working I would love to see the finished product. Good luck!What do you have? Link please. It sounds like yours have 3 LEDs for each pixel? Do you have pixels that change independently? Or is it a dumb set that changes all colors at the same time?Do you have it connect to LOR yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMaris Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 They are not RGB. They have 7 colors to choose from on the drop down box. The controller does not make them change colors. It makes them flash, chase, etc.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Jones Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 SteveMaris wrote: They are not RGB. They have 7 colors to choose from on the drop down box. The controller does not make them change colors. It makes them flash, chase, etc..The last item in the drop down is RGB! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eurbani Posted March 11, 2012 Author Share Posted March 11, 2012 Dr. Jones wrote:The last item in the drop down is RGB!I suspect that RGB means that they just have LEDs of different colors (Red, Green and Blue). Hopefully, I am wrong, but if it seems too good to be true....Oddly, their RGB price is lower than some of the single colors (with Red and Yellow being cheapest). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCalJimH Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 I got a similar string last year.1-all LED's only one color as Steve indicates.2-wiring is clear PVC as is the bulb casing. (think aquarium air tubing) I left it outdoors for 2 months and the PVC turned cloudy and got a bit stiff.3-my "controller" contained resisters so if controller removed a bit of experimentation needed for correct voltage to LED's.4-mine marked "weatherproof" but would not trust it near moisture as bulb bases unsealed.5-when using the "controller" it did not keep the same setting during power on/off cycles.My thought is that they are only good for static indoor use.Good luck on your experiment. Keep us posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eurbani Posted March 11, 2012 Author Share Posted March 11, 2012 SoCalJimH wrote:I got a similar string last year.1-all LED's only one color as Steve indicates.Did you order the RGB? Do you have a link to what you ordered?Again, I suspect that these can't truly be RGB, but for less than $6, I have to find out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edvas69 Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 RGB means just a multicolour string, these are definetly not RGB in the true form. Its typical EBay misleading description, your not the first and wont be the last that gets misled with this descriptionThese are also most probably low quality and you will be lucky to get 1 season from them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMaris Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 SoCalJimH wrote:I got a similar string last year.1-all LED's only one color as Steve indicates.2-wiring is clear PVC as is the bulb casing. (think aquarium air tubing) I left it outdoors for 2 months and the PVC turned cloudy and got a bit stiff.3-my "controller" contained resisters so if controller removed a bit of experimentation needed for correct voltage to LED's.4-mine marked "weatherproof" but would not trust it near moisture as bulb bases unsealed.5-when using the "controller" it did not keep the same setting during power on/off cycles.My thought is that they are only good for static indoor use.Good luck on your experiment. Keep us posted.Right. Here is a good write up on converting them to full on. Attached files Converting fairy.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shubb Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 SoCalJimH wrote:I got a similar string last year.1-all LED's only one color as Steve indicates.Not to hi jack this thread, but I'm glad to see another user from the So Cal. area. Welcome to the madness!Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave H1 Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 SteveMaris wrote: Right. Here is a good write up on converting them to full on.Attachment: Converting fairy.pdf (Downloaded 14 times)Wouldn't these methods of converting the controller be easier and quicker??http://auschristmaslighting.com/wiki/Bypassing_Multi_Function_Controllershttp://forums.planetchristmas.com/index.php?/topic/46833-lights-with-memory-8-function-controllers-used-with-lor/page__p__550283__hl__+fairy%20+lights__fromsearch__1#entry550283 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caleb Linburg Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 I converted my fairy lights to all on by just cutting off all of the wires and soldering them to the plug. I didn't use any electronic components. 2 of my strings the cheap us plug adapter was falling off so I just put a new plug on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMaris Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Dave H1 wrote:SteveMaris wrote: Right. Here is a good write up on converting them to full on.Attachment: Converting fairy.pdf (Downloaded 14 times) Wouldn't these methods of converting the controller be easier and quicker??http://auschristmaslighting.com/wiki/Bypassing_Multi_Function_Controllershttp://forums.planetchristmas.com/index.php?/topic/46833-lights-with-memory-8-function-controllers-used-with-lor/page__p__550283__hl__+fairy%20+lights__fromsearch__1#entry550283Yes they would. :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMaris Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Caleb Linburg wrote:I converted my fairy lights to all on by just cutting off all of the wires and soldering them to the plug. I didn't use any electronic components. 2 of my strings the cheap us plug adapter was falling off so I just put a new plug on them.That's just ludicrisp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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