Originally Posted By: Dignan


My ideal solution would be to convert these lights to a hardwired source, but I don't have the first clue how to do it. Any tips for where to start?


BigClivedotcom on youtube has a video on converting them to run off off 5V adapters.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQcRLq4yq6E

In short, determine what current (I) the string draws, insert resistors (R) to drop the difference in voltage (U) between 5V and the battery voltage, according to Ohms law (U= R x I), while also making sure not to overheat the resistors.
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/Michael