Dear distinguished members,

I got couple of Christmas lights from AliExpress and would like to decorate the house outside. My problem is that each time I plug them in, the first of the 8 programs starts which is very annoying as it is going through all the funny blinking programs.
I would like to have a steady light.

May you please help me how to modify the board to bypass the programs and just let it shine?

Winter is coming

Thank you!!!
Attila

 

Looks like the two three pin devices,possibly thyristors, are pulling the leds to ground, with a common Positive supply.

So you could try to just short out the Cathode /Anode to put the leds on.

Is it run from an AC adapter /wall wart plug?

 

Looks like the two transistors are Npn and are pulling the leds to ground, with a common Positive supply.

So you could try to just short out the Collector and Emitter of each transistor to put the leds on.

Is it run from an AC adapter /wall wart plug?

Thanks for the reply Dodgydave! It goes directly to the wall socket. I’ll try short them out then

Thank you again for the quick reply! Really appreciate it!

 

If it plugs into direct mains then it's a LIVE CHASSIS , so be carefull you don't get an electric shock!!.

 

hi vojteat,
Looking at the image of the enclosure, I would say that is definitely NOT suitable for outdoor use.
As Dave points out its a live chassis and potentially lethal.
E

MOD:
Cautionary Warning.
This project should be enclosed and in a secure location where unskilled persons cannot come into contact with the electrical circuitry.
It is the sole responsibility of project builder/installer that their local electrical safety codes are followed and equipment displays the appropriate warning/hazard labels.

Ref safety guidelines:
http://www.repairfaq.org/sam/safety.htm

 

Thank you for the caution!!