Hi guys 
I (also) have one of these 10 meter LED string lights with a multi-function controller that forces you to go through 8 settings before getting to the static light (which is the only one I am interested in). I know that many people have soldered their way out of this problem, and I do have a soldering iron and a can-do attitude, so I would be willing to give it a go! What I don't have is any knowledge in circuit boards or electronics in general. I have read the (very nice) guide here: https://auschristmaslighting.com/wiki/Bypassing-multi-function-LED-controllers
... However, my exact one isn't in there, so I wanted to ask you guys before I do anything stupid
Here's how mine looks:
What do I need to solder here?
I guess I am soldering the pins(?) on the back under the "3 half moons", but do I connect all 12 pins, or just the ones that are actually connected on the other side? And also, in which "pattern" should I put the soldering, so I know everything is connected nicely? Most of the examples show connections with pins in a straight line - my "halfmoons" have 3 legs each and are connected in a diagonal pattern, which makes it less intuitive what to do. Hope it make sense from the pictures!!
Any help is greatly appreciated! Please let me know if you need any more info!
Cheers!
I (also) have one of these 10 meter LED string lights with a multi-function controller that forces you to go through 8 settings before getting to the static light (which is the only one I am interested in). I know that many people have soldered their way out of this problem, and I do have a soldering iron and a can-do attitude, so I would be willing to give it a go! What I don't have is any knowledge in circuit boards or electronics in general. I have read the (very nice) guide here: https://auschristmaslighting.com/wiki/Bypassing-multi-function-LED-controllers
... However, my exact one isn't in there, so I wanted to ask you guys before I do anything stupid
Here's how mine looks:
What do I need to solder here?
I guess I am soldering the pins(?) on the back under the "3 half moons", but do I connect all 12 pins, or just the ones that are actually connected on the other side? And also, in which "pattern" should I put the soldering, so I know everything is connected nicely? Most of the examples show connections with pins in a straight line - my "halfmoons" have 3 legs each and are connected in a diagonal pattern, which makes it less intuitive what to do. Hope it make sense from the pictures!!
Any help is greatly appreciated!
Please let me know if you need any more info!Cheers!
This has been bothering me for years!