# 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/) --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://learn.breadstick.ca/breadstick/christmas/christmas-tree-diy-kit.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.