[Robert] wanted more out of his GE Color Effects G-35 LED Christmas lights. He reverse engineered and then hacked the protocol the lights use to communicate so that he can control each bulb.

LED Christmas lights will cost you more money upfront because components are often assembled by hand. But you’ll save money ...

with an estimated incandescent lights can cost $4 to $10 per strand, while a string of LED Christmas lights range from $6 to $25 each. But if you take into account the energy saved as well as the ...