# Christmas Tree DIY kit {% embed url="" %} If you don't have one you can purchase one [here](https://shop.breadstick.ca/products/christmas-tree-kit) If you here because you are an awesome human being who has a tree to solder then look no further then the instructions below. ## Instructions ### Step 1. Confirm Kit Contents You should have: * 15x Bi-Directional LEDs * 6x 100 Ohm Resistors (Brown-Black-Brown-Gold) * 1x Momentary Switch * 1x Battery Clip * 1x 3V 2032 Coin Cell * 1x Christmas Tree PCB with microcontroller soldered and preprogrammed ![DIY Kit Contents](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0551/1299/0880/files/IMG_1572_Large_23f6d928-3a46-43f2-81c9-13ceda1d7d82_600x600.jpg?v=1638081928) ### Step 2. Remove Resistors From Tape ### Step 3. Bend Resistor Leads 90 Degrees Make the bend as close to the body of the resistor as possible. ### Step 4. Insert Resistors Into PCB ![resistor in pcb for christmas tree diy kit](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0551/1299/0880/files/IMG_1651_Large_c50ebfe6-7671-4d79-86c7-387f006f5771_600x600.jpg?v=1638082097) ### Step 5. Bend Resistor Leads So They Stay In Place ![resistor leads bent so it will stay in place](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0551/1299/0880/files/IMG_1654_Large_61d8bf53-4c43-4c2e-8647-edccba3a94e3_600x600.jpg?v=1638082141) ### Step 6. Trim Resistor Leads ![trim resistor leads](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0551/1299/0880/files/IMG_1658_Large_8a7dda99-55ea-4d45-ada0-86714d0fee03_600x600.jpg?v=1638082203) ### **Step 7. Solder Resistors** ![Christmas tree DIY Kit solder resistors](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0551/1299/0880/files/IMG_1662_Large_517feaa3-4d42-41e3-8ab3-f9099e5ec92d_600x600.jpg?v=1638082252) ### **Step 7. Repeat Above Steps With LEDs** These LEDs are bi-directional and very forgiving, but if you'd like to ensure proper orientation of all your LEDs, place the LEDs such that their longer lead goes into the square holes. ![Christmas tree DIY Kit - insert LEDs with proper orientation](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0551/1299/0880/files/IMG_1675_Large_924c63d9-fbc5-4e94-9c0a-eedc633654db_600x600.jpg?v=1638082299) ### **Step 8. Repeat Above Steps With Switch** ![Christmas tree DIY Kit - insert switch in PCB](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0551/1299/0880/files/IMG_1780_Large_dca38134-63d6-40ac-b8fb-35b7697eabc7_600x600.jpg?v=1638082343) ### Step 9. Solder Components ### Step 10. Solder Batte**ry Clip** ### Step 11. Insert Battery When the battery is first inserted, the device will run a test pattern to ensure all LEDs are working properly. When finished, the tree will enter into one of its pre-programmed patterns. Operation: Press the button to interrupt a pattern and turn the device off. When the device is off, you can select a pattern to display by pressing the button repeatedly. ## All done! Please send us a picture of your completed build or tag us @breadstickinnovations and we will feature it on our Instagram! Thanks for shopping with us! If you have any issues or are missing parts, please email us at [info@breadstick.ca](http://info@breadstick.ca/)