New Poundland Halloween stuff for 2021

Despite the shipping issues, Poundland has started selling some new and interesting Halloween stuff. The strobe is back with new circuitry and there's a very nice twist to the illuminated pumpkins and skulls.

Slight circuit correction. The inductors in the solar lights are 270uH and not 470uH. This is a good compromise value between intensity and run-time.

I've added an openscad script at the bottom of this description for a simple 2" (50mm) high base for putting the solar pumpkin and skull lights on your windowsill.

The antique solar globe needs some work, but is a good starting point for a custom light.

The strobe is worth buying just as a good case with customisable LED panel and integrated 3 AA battery pack. For use as an outdoor light it could be placed in a clear bag for waterproofing if needed.

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Openscad script for a windowsill base for the solar Halloween lights is down below.

//Window stand for Halloween solar lights
$fn=100;
difference(){
union(){
//tapered base disk
cylinder(h=3, d1=50,d2=44);
//main pillar
cylinder(h=50, d=20.5);
//transition taper
cylinder(h=27,d1=27,d2=0);
}
//internal cylinder hole
translate([0,0,-1])
cylinder(h=52,d=17.5);
}