Hey Hugatry That video is really useful. I have a set of lights with the same problem and I was just going to open the controller, remove the processor and tie the logic lines of the 2 or 3 drivers to 'always on' but your solution is a lot less invasive. I'll give your solution a try. Thanks for the interesting videos.
Brilliant! A string of lights I just bought do not work at all on "continually on mode" (also on sale and probably a returned item) I have no idea why they don't sell continuously on for many of the new LED lights... Blinking lights are cruel LoL
Thank you! Now my lights don't blink and we can switch them on and off with radio control sockets (and not have to push the button every time we power them on)
Is there a solution (controller) that would deliver an always on signal to the string? I have a separate power supply and controller in-line with the same problem as described. Unfortunately there is no place to put an Elton as demoed here. The transformer delivers 6v so I’m just looking for an always on for the string that can accept a 6v supply
I had this problem coukdnt get the mode to stay on one setting, I held the selected mode button down for fifteen second and it worked without touching any electric s …clearly I never read the box correctly lol
Glad to hear there was such an easy solution! I've seen lights with that function as well, but they didn't have any mention of it in the box/manual, which is weird. It's always worth testing that kind of tricks, whether they were advertised or not.
11 months later, here is my reply: If there is no switch at all, I'd say converting those lights to be constantly on might not be easy. It might be easier to replace the whole power supply/controller with constant on -type. I'm replying to missed comments. This might not come in time for you, but maybe for viewers who have the same question.
Hi, i wanted to try your suggestion but the board doesn't provide an unpopulated place for any 8-pin IC. I made a picture of the board. I hope you have a suggestion to stop my lights from blinking. Because i couldn't agree moren that the blinking is the most anoying feature ever applied on christmaslights. Can i send you the picture?
The unit works by reversing the polarity of the output connected to the led string. If you connect the led string to 30V DC, only half the leds will illuminate.
Thanks! That's right, soldering 24C02 without programming was all it took to make these lights usable. The EEPROM was salvaged from another circuit and had some data in it, but it didn't matter. These lights write the eeprom when mode is changed and retrieve that same data next time power is turned on.
Hi, I used 24C02 that I had desoldered from some random PCB I had in my junk bin. It is so common part that it should be available from most electronic stores.
Many thanks its one of your old videos but still very useful. Can you be specific to help me with the part you fitted and possible the reference number. Many thanks and keep making these practical tip videos
I too hate the fact that it defaults so the combination. Mine are on a photo sensor switch. Some areas I want solid, others I want some sort of effect (like twinkling white lights on a bush) but I can't do anything but *all* because of that d**** controller resetting every time.
Not clear at all! I am not an electrician and would prefer the video of what he was actually doing. Not helpful for me, actually quite annoying because it seems very easy but i still have no clue what to do
I'm not an electronics person either, but he clearly showed the empty area on the circuit board, then soldered an 8 pin chip onto it (the id of which he mentions but I'd need to listen again to get it) which he also showed. It's not a dead simple fix, but that's not his fault.
hugatry, great video and thanks for making it available to us. You did not seem to explain how you got the top off the unit before withdrawing the pcb? Can you explain how you did that please? Thanks, Peter
I believe I used vise and slightly squeezed the seam of case and lid. That cracked the glue and I was then able to use flat-head screwdriver to pop the lid off. I'm replying to missed comments. This might not come in time for you, but maybe for viewers who have the same question.
I have a set that looks almost exactly like this, but the circuit inside the board looks like this: i.imgur.com/Vymp43v.jpg Can I do something about this circuit to make the leds stay always on?
wow that is such a horrible place to cheap out on. it is really grearly improved now and only such a small fix. nice. thanks for sharing
Thank you so much. This solved a very irritating problem for us. Now we can use our timer to get them to burn just like we want!!
Couldn't agree more! I HATE blinking lights. God bless
Yeah, what had those product designers been eating, when they thought this was a good idea. :)
Hey Hugatry
That video is really useful. I have a set of lights with the same problem and I was just going to open the controller, remove the processor and tie the logic lines of the 2 or 3 drivers to 'always on' but your solution is a lot less invasive. I'll give your solution a try.
Thanks for the interesting videos.
Brilliant! A string of lights I just bought do not work at all on "continually on mode" (also on sale and probably a returned item) I have no idea why they don't sell continuously on for many of the new LED lights... Blinking lights are cruel LoL
It's a out time someone gave you a thumbs up bro
Thank you! Now my lights don't blink and we can switch them on and off with radio control sockets (and not have to push the button every time we power them on)
A great solution and wish that all light included the eprom to remember the last mode selected.
Brilliant. Well done.
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Is there a solution (controller) that would deliver an always on signal to the string? I have a separate power supply and controller in-line with the same problem as described. Unfortunately there is no place to put an Elton as demoed here. The transformer delivers 6v so I’m just looking for an always on for the string that can accept a 6v supply
I had this problem coukdnt get the mode to stay on one setting, I held the selected mode button down for fifteen second and it worked without touching any electric s …clearly I never read the box correctly lol
Glad to hear there was such an easy solution! I've seen lights with that function as well, but they didn't have any mention of it in the box/manual, which is weird. It's always worth testing that kind of tricks, whether they were advertised or not.
Interesting thank you
Love your video...I have the same plugin without the selection button. Any idea how to override multiple blinking to get constant on stage?
11 months later, here is my reply: If there is no switch at all, I'd say converting those lights to be constantly on might not be easy. It might be easier to replace the whole power supply/controller with constant on -type.
I'm replying to missed comments. This might not come in time for you, but maybe for viewers who have the same question.
So how?
Press that small button 7 times??
Sir witch eproom should buy?
Hi, i wanted to try your suggestion but the board doesn't provide an unpopulated place for any 8-pin IC. I made a picture of the board. I hope you have a suggestion to stop my lights from blinking. Because i couldn't agree moren that the blinking is the most anoying feature ever applied on christmaslights. Can i send you the picture?
Can you just cut the controller off and re-attach the plug unit to the lighted cord?
Then they probably won’t work at all, you can but you have to connect transistor to GND or VCC(depends on type of transistor) through a resistor
The unit works by reversing the polarity of the output connected to the led string. If you connect the led string to 30V DC, only half the leds will illuminate.
Great video and Solution Ive the same christmas light, you use 24C02 eprom? Just soldered not need programmed? Thanks 🙏
Thanks! That's right, soldering 24C02 without programming was all it took to make these lights usable. The EEPROM was salvaged from another circuit and had some data in it, but it didn't matter. These lights write the eeprom when mode is changed and retrieve that same data next time power is turned on.
Hi
Which eeprom did you use? Where did you buy?
Thanks
Hi, I used 24C02 that I had desoldered from some random PCB I had in my junk bin. It is so common part that it should be available from most electronic stores.
Hugatry's HackVlog thank you 👍 ordered. Hope to stop the flashing everytime i switch on.
I am trying to solve same problem but have another type of board/adapter. Can somebody help me?
Many thanks its one of your old videos but still very useful. Can you be specific to help me with the part you fitted and possible the reference number. Many thanks and keep making these practical tip videos
Great , thanks,. What is the name of the component you added and where can I get one?
24:02 eeprom
@@thecat6688 where do you get it? Everything online seems to be sets or on ebay that don't look correct.
I'd probably have just shorted the output transistor to get steady light ...... But the EPROM fix looks great for keeping other favorites too :-)
It works by changing polarity, shorting the transistor will light up only every 2nd led.
I too hate the fact that it defaults so the combination. Mine are on a photo sensor switch. Some areas I want solid, others I want some sort of effect (like twinkling white lights on a bush) but I can't do anything but *all* because of that d**** controller resetting every time.
In some countries it is illegal to mess with electronics unless your qualified otherwise if your house burns down you are not covered by insurance
Not clear at all! I am not an electrician and would prefer the video of what he was actually doing. Not helpful for me, actually quite annoying because it seems very easy but i still have no clue what to do
I'm not an electronics person either, but he clearly showed the empty area on the circuit board, then soldered an 8 pin chip onto it (the id of which he mentions but I'd need to listen again to get it) which he also showed. It's not a dead simple fix, but that's not his fault.
You need a generic 24 series eeprom 8 pin ic chip for this to work
That’s as logical as blaming a Chinese person for speaking Chinese, and you not understanding Chinese. Doh!
Did you try holding down the select button on the setting you wish to program for 6 seconds?
You had me excited for a little while there. But unfortunately, that doesn't work on either of mine.
@@pseudoart5146 hahahaha it worked for me, however only for 2x resets. Then back to demo mode. (Palm to face)
hugatry, great video and thanks for making it available to us.
You did not seem to explain how you got the top off the unit before withdrawing the pcb?
Can you explain how you did that please? Thanks, Peter
I believe I used vise and slightly squeezed the seam of case and lid. That cracked the glue and I was then able to use flat-head screwdriver to pop the lid off.
I'm replying to missed comments. This might not come in time for you, but maybe for viewers who have the same question.
Which one did you solded ??
Please show the pic
24:02 eeprom
I have a set that looks almost exactly like this, but the circuit inside the board looks like this: i.imgur.com/Vymp43v.jpg
Can I do something about this circuit to make the leds stay always on?
WERE DU YOU BUY ? ANNIDE THA LINK ? PLEASE
Please pick a language, learn it and use it
twinkling lights are the best
I sooooo agree