Hello, If you want to put an Arduino outside, there aren't a lot of options for permanent power. Often you could find a exterior light fixture. You can use one of these to adapt the fixture into a power outlet: http://www.homedepot.com/p/Leviton-660-Watt-Lamp-Holder-to-Outlet-Adapter-White-R54-001…

ideas for using exterior light fixture to power Arduino, fishing for ideas.

system April 9, 2014, 5:48am 3

The idea is good, but be sure that you arrange it so water can't get into the innard of the power supply.

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