solar powered street address - solar powered street lights

The party is fun in the winter, but in the dark falls of Minnesota before the guests arrive.
I went to my friend's house and the only clue I had at the correct address was the light on the porch.
I want to make it easier for my friends to identify my house.
My hundred and thirty year old home has no lights outside to illuminate the address number.
I was thinking that the work could be done with a relaxed street address.
I can put it in my porch window.
My original idea was to use bright light (TM)
But I have no exit in a convenient place.
I want something that doesn't plug in.
I was in the local big box building supply store a few weeks ago and the holiday garden light was $1. 99.
I bought one and made this glowing address box with home stuff.
I did this on Thanksgiving weekend.
Every time I walk to my house in the dark, I am still surprised.
I showed my address boldly.
I know I'm right.
Material: cheap solar garden light (
The holiday is already on sale)
The flip case is the easiest to modify, but extra work is required for any container.
Report on the final accounts of Alumnium foilhot gluetapetissue paper utility boxRemove knifessortescil or pen visible.
Reverse the 2 v solar cell and battery unit at the top of the garden light.
The rest will be graffiti for future projects.
Draw the address on the flip cover of the shoe box.
Because the white pencil and the blue Sharp were not very conspicuous, I had to change to the silver sharp.
Cut off the address using a tool knife or Xacto knife.
I had some trouble getting clean through the corrugated board of the box.
If I want a more advanced type, I will use the press-
The shoe box was replaced.
When I cut from E to 2, I cut a piece of cardboard under the lid to keep it stable and had to stick it together.
I tested the lighting by poking a hole in the long edge attached to the hinge cover and inserting the LED to test the lighting. Not so bright.
Line the box with tin paper.
The standard size foil from the grocery store is perfect.
Dab hot glue in the corner, then add a line along the edge.
Fold the foil to the edge of the box and trim to close to 1/4
1/1/2 and tape it to prevent curling and tearing.
Re-insert the solar unit into the hole and follow it around it.
Create the hinge by not cutting the tracking line of 1/2 across the lid hinge.
The goal is to make this circle a platform for the solar unit to dip into the box at a slight angle facing the foil wall.
For color addresses, place a piece of paper towel on the inside of the lid.
This is the first one I did.
I cut the numbers into small pieces because the grain box cardboard will twist if not supported.
The address window has two covers, one in it.
I can change the color of the address without tape to fix the tissue. The press-
Boards are also easier to cut.
This is a oatmeal cone, and there is an empty tape that can fix the solar energy device in a suitable position.
Okay, so the last thing I 've been testing is charging the solar cells.
I have a metal awning on my porch that blocks direct sunlight.
Solar energy needs direct sunlight to charge.
It ran for two nights with the initial charge.
Now I have been charging it in the south window during the day.