Final Process

Before we go out and buy lights to try and hack I wanted to see what kind people were able to use. Most of the blogs or things I have found used the big GE Color Effects G-35 which would probably be to big and are said to be like $30. Looking up more on hacking x-mas lights I came across this link:

http://www.instructables.com/id/Just-in-time-for-the-holidays-Hack-yourself-a-me/

where they use just simple LED color lights that are like $3-5 to add a effect to them. And since we wouldn't be using color lights most likely just white to create the diamond effect this seems like a better place to start.

It gives us step by step on how to test and connect the lights up with the arduino and includes code. Here is one of the diagrams for the set up.

Many places sell fake craft diamonds or gems that will work well if we break them up and place them within the wall of the jewelry box. 

http://www.save-on-crafts.com/glasspieces.html