https://github.com/jake1164/stringlight

https://github.com/jake1164/stringlight

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• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/jake1164/stringlight
• Owner: jake1164
• License: apache-2.0
• Created: 2023-10-22T13:25:33.000Z (about 1 year ago)
• Default Branch: main
• Last Pushed: 2024-09-08T11:58:36.000Z (2 months ago)
• Last Synced: 2024-09-08T13:23:40.484Z (2 months ago)
• Language: Python
• Size: 102 KB
• Stars: 1
• Watchers: 2
• Forks: 0
• Open Issues: 0
• Metadata Files:
  • Readme: README.md
  • License: LICENSE

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README

        
# StringLight - A project to interactively turn on a solar light string that uses an IR remote control.

![figure 1](/images/stringlights.jpg)

[SunForce](https://sunforceproducts.com/renewable-energy-products-wind-solar-sunforce/our-products/lawn-and-garden/15-led-bulbs-solar-string-lights-with-remote-control/) LED Bulbs Solar String Light w/ Remote Control

## Hardware List (links for reference only)

SmartBee S3 or Data Logger microcontroller (S3 recommended for low power consumption) [smartbee](https://smartbeedesigns.com/)

- JST-PH 2-pin Jumper Cable - 100mm long [adafruit](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4714)

- Lithium Ion Polymer Battery - 3.7v 500mAh [adafruit](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1578)

- Waterproof DC Power Cable Set - 5.5/2.1mm [adafruit](https://www.adafruit.com/product/743)

- Adafruit Universal USB / DC / Solar Lithium Ion/Polymer charger [adafruit](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4755)

-  2.1mm DC Jack Adapter Cable [adafruit](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2788)

- 2x 5MM LED Holder [amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WNMNS9P)

- DIY Waterproof Box 3.94 x 2.68 x 1.97 inch (100 x 68 x 50 mm) [amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08FSNX11Z)

- 12mm Momentary Push Button Waterproof [amazon](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07F9PLSRY)

- IR Infrared LED Diode 5mm Emitter

- 5mm Green LED

- 6in usb-c cable

## Diagram

- todo

## Programming

### Installing on device 

- Install CircuitPython 9.x on Bee S3 or Bee Data Logger

- From root folder install required libraries (circup install -r requirements.txt)

- Copy files from src to device

- Rename (or copy) settings.toml.default to settings.toml

- Update settings in settings.toml file to match your network and mqtt login

#### Dependencies

- Microcontroller: Bee Data Logger (https://www.devboarddb.com/details/QPE0RcornwrYC29O_qsZC)

 NOTE: Will eventually work with a Bee S3 without RTC and no data logging installed (https://www.devboarddb.com/details/8Pr9-73v4cqhcKhvoGybx)

- CircuitPython 9.x (even though its in beta)

- Circup for installing libraries (https://docs.circuitpython.org/projects/circup/en/latest/index)