C chubsta New elf Joined Jan 14, 2024 Messages 3 Jan 14, 2024 #1 I need to a bypass the controller on a Christmas Star so it stays on constantly. It has 5 wires going into the 8 function controller. Transformer is 24vac. I have looked everywhere for a fix with no success. Attachments 20240114_171435.jpg 977.7 KB · Views: 19 20240114_171450.jpg 944.8 KB · Views: 20 20240114_171524.jpg 862.5 KB · Views: 21
I need to a bypass the controller on a Christmas Star so it stays on constantly. It has 5 wires going into the 8 function controller. Transformer is 24vac. I have looked everywhere for a fix with no success.
David_AVD Grandpa Elf Community project designer Generous elf Joined Jun 12, 2010 Messages 4,698 Location Victoria Point (Brisbane) Jan 14, 2024 #2 I'm not certain that this particular MFC can be easily bypassed. It seems to use a variant of the polarity witching method normally seen with 2 wire light sets.
I'm not certain that this particular MFC can be easily bypassed. It seems to use a variant of the polarity witching method normally seen with 2 wire light sets.
Goliath Full time elf Joined Dec 31, 2014 Messages 168 Location Gracemere Jan 14, 2024 #3 5 wires, 4 stars - would one be a common and the others 4 the individual stars?
David_AVD Grandpa Elf Community project designer Generous elf Joined Jun 12, 2010 Messages 4,698 Location Victoria Point (Brisbane) Jan 14, 2024 #4 It's 2 wires in (from the transformer) and 3 wires out (to the star) as far as I can see.