Supplies you will need:![\"\"](\"http:\/\/www.webcommand.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/il_fullxfull_1148728918_mf8e-300x225.jpg\")
<\/a><\/h4>\n\n- 1x\u00a0 AAA Battery holder (2 AAA Batteries)<\/li>\n
- 4x 5mm LED (2 Blue, 1 Yellow, 1 Orange)<\/li>\n
- 1x SPDT Switch w\/ Center off<\/li>\n
- 1x Current limiting 100ohm resistor
\nThe kit to the left shows most of the above components and is $9.99
\n<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n- Ball Mason Jar (Set of 12 $9.00<\/a><\/span>)
![\"\"](\"http:\/\/www.webcommand.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/91Rg61bzJnL__SL1500_-300x172.jpg\")
<\/li>\n- Frosting Spay Paint ($4.00 a can<\/a><\/span>)<\/li>\n
- Goop Glue (Any good glue will do, I just happen to like GOOP) ($9.00 a tube)<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Tools You Can Use:<\/h4>\n\n- Small adjustable wrench ($10.00<\/a><\/span>)
![\"\"](\"http:\/\/www.webcommand.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/cutter-300x225.jpg\")
<\/li>\n- Soldering iron ($10 and up<\/a><\/span>)<\/li>\n
- Wire cutter \/ stripper ($10.00<\/a><\/span>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Let’s Get Building!<\/strong><\/p>\nIf you are not familiar with how LED’s work give this post a quick read.<\/p>\n
\nLight Up Your Projects With (LED) Light Emitting Diodes<\/a><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/blockquote>\nSUN & MOON JAR<\/span> STEP 1 – Prepare The LED module<\/h4>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/www.webcommand.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/SM_5-1-300x225.jpg\")
<\/a>Take each LED and bend the Cathode (negative) post as shown.<\/p>\nI use a small needle nose to make the “L” shape.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
![\"\"](\"http:\/\/www.webcommand.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/SM_4-300x225.jpg\")
<\/a>Next, take the four cathodes and solder them together in the pattern below. The two blue LED’s on one side and the yellow and orange on the other side.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
![\"\"](\"http:\/\/www.webcommand.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/SM_7-1-300x225.jpg\")
<\/a>Now bend one of the blue anode (positive) legs of the LED 90\u00b0 so that it touches the other anode. Do the same for the yellow and orange.<\/p>\nSolder them both in place as show in the image.<\/p>\n
![\"\"](\"http:\/\/www.webcommand.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/SM_8-1-300x225.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nTrim the excess of the anodes that you just bent and soldered. Also trim a little off the center cathode.<\/p>\n
Your LED array should look like this.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
![\"\"](\"http:\/\/www.webcommand.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/SM_9-e1495045524980-300x293.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nThis is a bottom view of the completed array.<\/p>\n
To recap: All four cathodes (negative) posts are tied together in the center and each anode is tied together with its respective partner (blue with blue and orange with yellow)<\/p>\n
SUN & MOON JAR<\/span> Step 2 – Prepare the Jar:<\/h4>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/www.webcommand.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/SM_10-300x225.jpg\")
<\/a>Make sure the jar is clean and dry inside. Use the spray paint to frost the inside of the jar.<\/p>\nIt may take a couple of coats to make the jar nice and frosty. Just remember to allow some drying time in between coats.<\/p>\n
![\"\"](\"http:\/\/www.webcommand.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/SM_13-300x225.jpg\")
<\/a>Now its time to work on the lid. We need a 1\/4″ hole in the lid as shown to mount the switch.<\/p>\nI used a simple cordless drill to make my hole. Be careful, the lids are quite thin and will bend easily.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
![\"\"](\"http:\/\/www.webcommand.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/SM_11-300x225.jpg\")
<\/a>Mount the switch as show. I used a SPDT Center Off switch . This switch will allow power to flow between the center pole and each of the side poles depending on which way you<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
![\"\"](\"http:\/\/www.webcommand.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/SM_16-300x225.jpg\")
<\/a>Next, glue the battery holder to the jar lid.<\/p>\nI like the GOOP <\/a>but any strong glue will do, you could even try Scotch double sided tape <\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\nRemember to let the glue dry!<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
SUN & MOON JAR<\/span> Step 3 – Time to Solder<\/h4>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/www.webcommand.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/SM_18-300x225.jpg\")
<\/a>Trim the leads on the resistor and solder one end to the center post of the switch.<\/p>\nTrim the RED wire from the battery holder and solder to the other end of the resistor.<\/span><\/span>The resistor will limit the current from battery and protect the LED’s from burning out.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/www.webcommand.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/SM_20-300x225.jpg\")
<\/a>Take the LED array you made in step one and solder the two leads onto the switch as shown.<\/p>\nDo NOT use excessive heat on the switch. The switch will melt and fail to function properly.<\/p>\n
![\"\"](\"http:\/\/www.webcommand.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/SM_19-300x225.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nFinally trim the black wire so that it can reach the center post (four cathodes) on the LED array.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Solder it in place as shown.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
DONE! – Just add a pair of AAA batteries and test out your work<\/p>\n
![\"\"](\"http:\/\/www.webcommand.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/SM_21-150x113.jpg\")
<\/a> ![\"\"](\"http:\/\/www.webcommand.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/SM_22-150x113.jpg\")
<\/a>Looks Great! You can use your imagination and vary this project with different color LED.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
FINISHED PROJECT<\/h4>\n
![\"\"](\"http:\/\/www.webcommand.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Moon-242x300.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nDON’T HAVE TIME TO MAKE YOUR OWN SUN & MOON JAR? STOP BY MY ETSY STORE FOR ONE THAT HAS ALREADY BEEN COMPLETED.<\/h3>\n
![\"\"](\"http:\/\/www.webcommand.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/5-17-2017-2-54-03-PM.jpg\")
<\/a>Visit www.GeekGearStore.com to pick up yours today!<\/a><\/span><\/p>\nThank you for reading my blog,
\n-Joe<\/p>\n
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The Sun & Moon Jar night light helps set the mood in any room. Place the jar in your family room, bed room, back yard patio or even take it on your next camping trip. No matter where you place the jar, the warm glow will surely add ambiance to your surroundings. Today I’m going … <\/p>\n
\nThe kit to the left shows most of the above components and is $9.99
\n<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n
<\/li>\nTools You Can Use:<\/h4>\n\n- Small adjustable wrench ($10.00<\/a><\/span>)<\/li>\n
- Soldering iron ($10 and up<\/a><\/span>)<\/li>\n
- Wire cutter \/ stripper ($10.00<\/a><\/span>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Let’s Get Building!<\/strong><\/p>\nIf you are not familiar with how LED’s work give this post a quick read.<\/p>\n
\nLight Up Your Projects With (LED) Light Emitting Diodes<\/a><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/blockquote>\nSUN & MOON JAR<\/span> STEP 1 – Prepare The LED module<\/h4>\n<\/a>Take each LED and bend the Cathode (negative) post as shown.<\/p>\nI use a small needle nose to make the “L” shape.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
<\/a>Next, take the four cathodes and solder them together in the pattern below. The two blue LED’s on one side and the yellow and orange on the other side.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
<\/a>Now bend one of the blue anode (positive) legs of the LED 90\u00b0 so that it touches the other anode. Do the same for the yellow and orange.<\/p>\nSolder them both in place as show in the image.<\/p>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nTrim the excess of the anodes that you just bent and soldered. Also trim a little off the center cathode.<\/p>\n
Your LED array should look like this.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nThis is a bottom view of the completed array.<\/p>\n
To recap: All four cathodes (negative) posts are tied together in the center and each anode is tied together with its respective partner (blue with blue and orange with yellow)<\/p>\n
SUN & MOON JAR<\/span> Step 2 – Prepare the Jar:<\/h4>\n<\/a>Make sure the jar is clean and dry inside. Use the spray paint to frost the inside of the jar.<\/p>\nIt may take a couple of coats to make the jar nice and frosty. Just remember to allow some drying time in between coats.<\/p>\n
<\/a>Now its time to work on the lid. We need a 1\/4″ hole in the lid as shown to mount the switch.<\/p>\nI used a simple cordless drill to make my hole. Be careful, the lids are quite thin and will bend easily.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
<\/a>Mount the switch as show. I used a SPDT Center Off switch . This switch will allow power to flow between the center pole and each of the side poles depending on which way you<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
<\/a>Next, glue the battery holder to the jar lid.<\/p>\nI like the GOOP <\/a>but any strong glue will do, you could even try Scotch double sided tape <\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\nRemember to let the glue dry!<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
SUN & MOON JAR<\/span> Step 3 – Time to Solder<\/h4>\n<\/a>Trim the leads on the resistor and solder one end to the center post of the switch.<\/p>\nTrim the RED wire from the battery holder and solder to the other end of the resistor.<\/span><\/span>The resistor will limit the current from battery and protect the LED’s from burning out.<\/p>\n<\/a>Take the LED array you made in step one and solder the two leads onto the switch as shown.<\/p>\nDo NOT use excessive heat on the switch. The switch will melt and fail to function properly.<\/p>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nFinally trim the black wire so that it can reach the center post (four cathodes) on the LED array.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Solder it in place as shown.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
DONE! – Just add a pair of AAA batteries and test out your work<\/p>\n
<\/a> <\/a>Looks Great! You can use your imagination and vary this project with different color LED.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
FINISHED PROJECT<\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nDON’T HAVE TIME TO MAKE YOUR OWN SUN & MOON JAR? STOP BY MY ETSY STORE FOR ONE THAT HAS ALREADY BEEN COMPLETED.<\/h3>\n
<\/a>Visit www.GeekGearStore.com to pick up yours today!<\/a><\/span><\/p>\nThank you for reading my blog,
\n-Joe<\/p>\n
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The Sun & Moon Jar night light helps set the mood in any room. Place the jar in your family room, bed room, back yard patio or even take it on your next camping trip. No matter where you place the jar, the warm glow will surely add ambiance to your surroundings. Today I’m going … <\/p>\n
<\/li>\nLet’s Get Building!<\/strong><\/p>\n If you are not familiar with how LED’s work give this post a quick read.<\/p>\n I use a small needle nose to make the “L” shape.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Solder them both in place as show in the image.<\/p>\n Trim the excess of the anodes that you just bent and soldered. Also trim a little off the center cathode.<\/p>\n Your LED array should look like this.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n This is a bottom view of the completed array.<\/p>\n To recap: All four cathodes (negative) posts are tied together in the center and each anode is tied together with its respective partner (blue with blue and orange with yellow)<\/p>\n It may take a couple of coats to make the jar nice and frosty. Just remember to allow some drying time in between coats.<\/p>\n I used a simple cordless drill to make my hole. Be careful, the lids are quite thin and will bend easily.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n I like the GOOP <\/a>but any strong glue will do, you could even try Scotch double sided tape <\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Remember to let the glue dry!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Trim the RED wire from the battery holder and solder to the other end of the resistor.<\/span><\/span>The resistor will limit the current from battery and protect the LED’s from burning out.<\/p>\n Do NOT use excessive heat on the switch. The switch will melt and fail to function properly.<\/p>\n Finally trim the black wire so that it can reach the center post (four cathodes) on the LED array.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Solder it in place as shown.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n DONE! – Just add a pair of AAA batteries and test out your work<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Thank you for reading my blog, \n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The Sun & Moon Jar night light helps set the mood in any room. Place the jar in your family room, bed room, back yard patio or even take it on your next camping trip. No matter where you place the jar, the warm glow will surely add ambiance to your surroundings. Today I’m going … <\/p>\n\n
Light Up Your Projects With (LED) Light Emitting Diodes<\/a><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/blockquote>\n
SUN & MOON JAR<\/span> STEP 1 – Prepare The LED module<\/h4>\n
<\/a>Take each LED and bend the Cathode (negative) post as shown.<\/p>\n<\/a>Next, take the four cathodes and solder them together in the pattern below. The two blue LED’s on one side and the yellow and orange on the other side.<\/p>\n<\/a>Now bend one of the blue anode (positive) legs of the LED 90\u00b0 so that it touches the other anode. Do the same for the yellow and orange.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\nSUN & MOON JAR<\/span> Step 2 – Prepare the Jar:<\/h4>\n
<\/a>Make sure the jar is clean and dry inside. Use the spray paint to frost the inside of the jar.<\/p>\n<\/a>Now its time to work on the lid. We need a 1\/4″ hole in the lid as shown to mount the switch.<\/p>\n<\/a>Mount the switch as show. I used a SPDT Center Off switch . This switch will allow power to flow between the center pole and each of the side poles depending on which way you<\/p>\n<\/a>Next, glue the battery holder to the jar lid.<\/p>\nSUN & MOON JAR<\/span> Step 3 – Time to Solder<\/h4>\n
<\/a>Trim the leads on the resistor and solder one end to the center post of the switch.<\/p>\n<\/a>Take the LED array you made in step one and solder the two leads onto the switch as shown.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a> <\/a>Looks Great! You can use your imagination and vary this project with different color LED.<\/p>\nFINISHED PROJECT<\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nDON’T HAVE TIME TO MAKE YOUR OWN SUN & MOON JAR? STOP BY MY ETSY STORE FOR ONE THAT HAS ALREADY BEEN COMPLETED.<\/h3>\n
<\/a>Visit www.GeekGearStore.com to pick up yours today!<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n
\n-Joe<\/p>\n