Holiday Wreath Pin  Ver 1.0- US
User Documentation
Description
Congratulations on purchasing a custom work of art which combines embedded computer technology with a visual multi-colored, multi-pattern multi-occasion display element.
The Holiday Wreath Pin is a piece of jewelry that provides electronic control of a group of LED lights arranged in a circular design.   16 multi-colored LEDs form a ring that is powered and controlled by a separate controller which may be placed in a pocket or atached to the waist via a belt clip.  It is attached to the pin using a standard stereo headphone cable (provided.)
The pin displays multiple patterns for 10 standard holidays.  Up to two additional occasions/  holidays may be added for a customization fee.  For each holiday the LEDs are lit using the 4 colors assigned to that holiday from master list of 32 possible colors.  Each holiday is assigned a set of patterns (also customizable for a fee)  from a list of 40 different lighing patterns.  These basic patterns are assigned a repeat number and a display speed for the holiday.  As you can see there is a huge amount of possible display options for your pin.
Operation is very simple, the user simply turns on the device and the currently selected holiday's display starts automatically.  They also have the option to select another holiday at startup.  
Your pin may be worn on your clothing like any piece of jewelry.  When attaching to clothing be sure to lock the pin in place using the standard locking mechanism.
This is a custom hand-crafted piece of electronic jewelry art.  As such it requires similar care to both electronics and jewelry.  Keep it dry do  it is not a toy and is not designed for children to play with.  Careful supervision is required when being handled by anyone who is unfamiliar with its opperation and use.  If handled with respect it should provide years of service.
Parts 
As oulined above the Holiday Wreath Pin consists of three parts: The broach (pin), a power and control unit, and the power/control connector.  Lets look at each in detail.
Broach
As seen from the front the broach is  aproximately one and a half inch diameter. It has a clear plastic light diffuser.    Behind the diffuser is the main body which is a ring of similar diameter.  Inside the ring the 16 light elements are visible as white squares.
The rear of the broach has the connector housing and the attachment pin.  
Connector
The provided connector is a flat cable about 3 feet long with a standard stereo 3.5mm headphone plug at each end.  This length is more than sufficient to reach between the control unit  worn at the waist and the pin worn on ones blouse/shirt.  The user may provide their own cable if desired with different length (up to 6 feet) and color.
Control Unit
The control unit provides power to the pin as well as control signals for the LEDs.  On the rear of the unit is a belt clip and clip retainer attached via 2 4-40 sised screws.  Removing these screws provides access to the interior of the unit to change the batteries (see instructions for this.)
On the top edge of the unit is the on/off switch, holiday select  push button and the connector port.
Setup
You can set up your pin for use with three simple steps:
1.	 Plug the connector cable into the connector housing on the rear of the broach unit.  Be sure is seated all the way in.
2.	Now attach the broach with the attached connector to your top (or other item of clothing)  using the standard jewelry broach pin,  be sure to lock the pin in place.   If desired thread the cable under your clothes.
3.	Plug the other end of the cable firmly into the jack on top edge of the control unit and either place the unit in your pocket or attach it to your belt using the belt clip.  Turn the switch to the on position (toward the clip).  After a 10 - 12 second delay the holiday display will begin.  See the trouble shooting guide if the display does not light up.
Operation
Now that you have your Holiday Pin working, let's discuss how to operate it,
Changing the Holiday
I may be helpfull to remove the display and controller from your clothing and place them on a table in front of you.  Don't forget to attach the cable to both units.   You will also need a pointed pencil or pen.   Placing the control unit edge  up so you can see the controls and access port.  Between the port and the on/off switch is a push button switch, this is the switch you will use to change the holiday.  
Be sure the on/off switch is ln the off position.  Turn this switch on, after a few seconds the display will come on displaying the 4 colors for the currently selected holiday one  in each quadent of the display for about a second.  While the holiday colors are displayed use the pen pencil or finger  depress and hold the selector switch down.  The different holidays will be displayed in order at the rate of about 1 every second.  When the desired holiday colors are displayed release the switch.  If you miss the holiday you want, don't worry, just keep the switch depressed until the holiday colors roll around again.  If you release the switch before your holiday is displayed, turn off the on/off switch and start over again.  
To help you out,  there is a list of the order of the standard holidays and their associated  colors listed below as well as a master list of all the possible colors.   If you have added custom holidays/ occasions,  they will appear between the Xmas and New Years holiday.   

Changing the batteries
The provided batteries will last a long time but, eventually will wear out and the display will not light or will work eratically.  And like any other battery opperated deice you also should remove the batteries and store seperately if you will not be using the pin for a long period.
The control unit requires 4 AA sized batteried.  The unit has been tested with standard alkaline and rechargable NiMh types.  These are the only types of batteries that should be used in this device.
Again place the unit face up on a table in front of you.  You will need a small #1 0r #2 sized philips head (cross shaped) screwdriver.  Locate the two retaining screw heads recessed into the battery compartment cover and remove them completely.  Place them aside,  the cover may then be lifted  off from top of the cover nearest the on/off switch.  The fit is tight and it may be helpful to place a small sturdy object into the selector switch access port and gently pry up th,e cover silghtly.
When the cover clears the top edge of the control unit bottom slide the cover toward the top to release both the tabs at the cover bottom.  Remove the cover and place asside.  You should now see the 4 AA batteries in their holder.  Carefully remove all the batteries one at a time you may need to use a flat screwdriver to press the + end toward the battery springs and pry up.  Throw the used batteries away or if rechargable, charge in an approved device.  Replace the batteries with new/recharged ones (do not mix types) being carefull to put the - end toward the springs.  i may be helpfull to insert the top and bottom batteries before the two middle batteries since there  is a r plastic piece to retain the batteryon each end. 
Once the batteries are replaced carefully slide the tabs of the top cover into the slots in the case bottom and press the cover into place so it is flush with the case.  Insert the screws into the holes and tighten with a philips screwdriver.  

Removing the belt clip
The belt clip may be removed if desired by placing the control unit face down on a table and removing the two screws using a philips screwdriver.  The clip retaining bar and the clear plactic clip can then be removed.  Save the clear plastic clip, retaining bar and the two 6-32 screws for later installation should you desire ti use the belt clip.  Reverse these these instructions to re-install the belt clip.  Be sure to  re-install using the proper clip orientation, the bottom of the clip should be pointing away from the control unit not toward it.

Master Color list
 BLACK, RED, GREEN, BLUE, LTPURPLE, DKPURPLE, YELLOW,
  ORANGE, LTGREEN, CYAN, PINK, MAROON, PEACH, TERQUOISE,
  DKBLUE, SAPGREEN, DIMWHITE, DKORANGE, LEMON, DKGREEN,
  WARMWHITE, COOLWHITE, MEDPURPLE, REDORANGE, LILAC,
  BLUEGREEN, DIMYELLOW,  GOLD, PURPLERED, BLUEPURPLE,
  GREENBLUE, WHITE

Standard Holidays and assigned colors
#	Name	Color 1	Color 2	Color 3	Color4	
0	NEWYEARS	white	blue,	gold	 Dkgreen
 1	MADIGRAS 	green	yellow 	Ltpurple	Dkpurple
 2	EASTER	cyan	pink	lemon	Ltgreen
 3	SPRING	Lilac	Ltgreen	green	sapGreen
4	 SUMMER 	TERQUOISE	peach	Ltgreen	lemon
5	JULY 4th 	red	white	blue	cyan
6	Memorial day 	Dkblue	maroon	Dkpurple	dimwhite
7	Fall 	redorange	yellow	purplered	Bluepurple
8	Halloween	Dkorange	medpurple	red	black
9	Xmas	green	red	blue	gold

User Maintenance
Here are some do's and don'ts to follow for your holiday pin.
DO	Store your device in a cool dry location when not in use.
DON'T	Leave your device in your vehicle in the sun or areas of excessive heat.
DO	Remove your batteries if not using for long periods.
DON'T	Use non-recommended battery types.
DO	Keep it clean by removing dust and grime with a damp cloth.
DON'T	Allow it to get wet or expose it to high humidity or consensation.
DO	Leave the connector cord plugged in to both ends for storage.
DON'T	Remove the Lens or cord frequently it can cause excessive wear.
DO	Enjoy wearing your Holiday Pin.
DON'T	Constantly change the selected holiday, the switch will wear over time.

We also discussed customization of you pin by adding up to two custom holidays.  Some possibilitys are:  birthdays,   aniversary ( wedding colors),  school or team colors,  national or ethenic holidays (Columbas day, Cinco de Mayo, St Patricks day) or just your favorite colors.
Just pick up to 4 colors )from the above list) and select up to 5 patterns from those you've seen displayed for the standard holidays for each of the two custom holidays.  Make your Holiday Pin extra special!
TroubleShooting
Occasionly your pin may not light or work as you expected.  Here are a few things to try if you see a a problem.
Symptom	Reason	Try This
The display dosn't light	Dead or low batteries	Replace all batteries
	Connector Cord

Red or weak LEDs at 	Connector not fully	Reseat the cable at both ends
Startup.	seated.
	Weak batteries	Replace batteries

Wrong Holiday displayed.	Bad startup	Switch off then on 
	wrong Holiday selected	ReSelect correct holiday