These seem to be quite common on eBay these days, so I thought it would be a good idea to take a closer look at one. The most unique feature is that the linear neon style strip is pressed into a custom moulded frame and is optimised for low voltage use.
Here's a general eBay search link for this type of unit:-
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw=led+cloud+usb&_sop=15&LH_BIN=1&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.Xled+cloud+usb+star.TRS1&_nkw=led+cloud+usb+star&_sacat=0
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12 thoughts on “Inside a usb/battery led neon-style star.”
  1. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Bobby Dick says:

    I HATE the battery box. it s completely useless. batteries cost an arm . rechargeable batteries are a pain in the butt and the box is hanging loose, its annoying and ugly. Why can t they make it with USB ONLY. Wake up !

  2. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars coondogtheman1234 says:

    I just got a USB powered one of these on clearance at walmart. Mine draws around half an amp.
    They had a cloud one too. I ended up removing one of the LEDs from the tape because it was cut and not lighting up. I powered it and the LEDs themselves are yellow for the star.

  3. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Sonny Koufax says:

    What kind of wire do they use? Would it be possible to strip those and connect to them a battery clip?

  4. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars leesherz says:

    I have a couple of these and I'm wondering if there's a way to remove the plastic battery case? I only use the USB feature and the battery packs are keeping me from hanging these on my wall since they're bulky and would be super visible.

  5. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Cam Steve says:

    Came here just to see how bright these lights are. Come out with a Dickies UK review and a Physics Course Lesson. Can't hate this man.

  6. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars bradley morgan says:

    Those sleeves give the illusion that clive's hands are really tiny

  7. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Landrew0 says:

    I've seen enough of what's inside these things to not watch another Clive video about it.

  8. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars ljmike1204 says:

    i bought 2 blue stars it lit up on 2 sides

  9. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Palladium says:

    What happened to the giant calculator that you can smash heads with?

  10. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Rossco1984 says:

    borat joke :/

  11. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Tom Elner says:

    These might make good race gates for flying my micro quads through the house! I wonder if the star could be heated to bend into more of a circle or rectangle??

  12. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars abigguitar says:

    FYI, the material on those Dickies sleeves is creating a moiré interference pattern with the camera.

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