LIGHT MY BRICKS LEGO R2-D2 75308, Installation Manual

Page 1: ...LEGO R2 D2 75308 LIGHT KIT SOUND KIT INSTALLATION GUIDE ...

Page 2: ...LLATION GUIDE Hi There We re here to help you get started on the LEGO R2 D2 75308 Light Sound Kit This PDF details the instructions for the LED light sound kit only If you run into any issues please refer to the troubleshoot ing section towards the end of this guide Have fun and enjoy INSTALLATION GUIDE ...

Page 3: ...te Control Sound version 2 x Trans Clear 1x1 Round Plate 2 x Trans Clear 2x2 Plate w Rounded Bottom 2 x Trans Light Blue 1x1 Plate 1 Remote Control Sound Board 1 Remote Control 1 IR Receiver w 30cm Cable 1 Audio Speaker w 15cm Cable 1 Micro SD Memory Card 128MB 1 Micro USB Cable to transfer audio files from PC 2 x Sparkle Effects Board 4 x Adhesive Squares 3 x 5cm Connecting Cables 1 x 50cm Connec...

Page 4: ...LEGO R2 D2 75308 LIGHT SOUND KIT INSTALL GUIDE CONTENTS 4 Contents Before You Begin 5 Instructions 8 Final Product 34 Troubleshooting 35 Contact 40 ...

Page 5: ...e can result in damaging the cable and light Connecting Cable Connectors To Expansion Boards Take extra care when inserting connectors to ports of Expansion Boards Connectors can be inserted only one way With the expansion board facing up look for the soldered symbol on the left side of the port The connector side with the wires exposed should be facing toward the soldered symbol as you insert int...

Page 6: ...or don t force it Doing so will damage the plug and the connector Connecting Micro Cable Connectors To Micro Expansion Board Ports Take extra care when inserting the micro connectors to micro ports of Micro Expansion Boards Connecting Micro Bit Lights to Micro Expansion Boards is similar to connecting lights and cables to Strip Lights With the expansion board facing up ensure the side of the conne...

Page 7: ...EGIN 7 Before You Begin Installing Bit Lights Under Lego Bricks And Plates When installing Bit Lights under LEGO pieces ensure they are placed the correct way up Yellow LED component exposed You can either place them directly on top of LEGO studs or in between ...

Page 8: ... 8 8 INS INS INS INSTRUCTIONS TRUCTIONS TRUCTIONS TRUCTIONS LEGEND DISCONNECT DIRECTIONAL LEGENDE TRENNEN DIRECTIONAL LÉGENDE DÉCONNECTER DIRECTIONNEL LEGGENDA SCOLLEGARE CONNECT RECONNECT VERNINDEN WIEDERVERBINDEN CONNECTER RECONNECTER CONNETTI RICONNETTI TURN FLIP WENDEN KIPPEN TOUR INCLINAISON ROTARE INCLINARE DIREZIONALE TWIST BRAID DREHEN VERDREHEN TORSION TRESSER TWIST TRECCIA POWER ON TEST ...

Page 9: ...LEGO R2 D2 75308 LIGHT SOUND KIT INSTALL GUIDE INSTRUCTIONS 9 1 Legend DISCONNECT CONNECT RECONNECT TURN FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON ...

Page 10: ...R2 D2 75308 LIGHT SOUND KIT INSTALL GUIDE INSTRUCTIONS 10 2 Legend DISCONNECT CONNECT RECONNECT TURN FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON Cool White 30cm Bit Light Trans Clear 1x1 Round Plate ...

Page 11: ...ND KIT INSTALL GUIDE INSTRUCTIONS 11 3 Legend DISCONNECT CONNECT RECONNECT TURN FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON Red to Blue 15cm Bit Light Trans Clear 2x2 Plate w Rounded Bottom Ensure the LED is facing down ...

Page 12: ...DISCONNECT CONNECT RECONNECT TURN FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON Connect 2x Cool White 30cm Bit Lights to the exact OUT ports as shown Sparkle Effects Board 2x Cool White 30cm Bit Light 5cm Connecting Cable Connect the 5cm Connecting Cable to the IN port ...

Page 13: ...ifferent port on the expansion board to verify where the fault lies with the light or expansion board To correct any issues with expansion board ports please view the section addressing expansion board issues in our troubleshooting section USB power Cable 6 Connect to a USB Power Bank USB to AA Battery Pack or USB Wall Adaptor each sold separately Connect the two Bit Lights from step 2 and 3 as we...

Page 14: ...LEGO R2 D2 75308 LIGHT SOUND KIT INSTALL GUIDE INSTRUCTIONS 14 8 Legend DISCONNECT CONNECT RECONNECT TURN FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON ...

Page 15: ...LEGO R2 D2 75308 LIGHT SOUND KIT INSTALL GUIDE INSTRUCTIONS 15 Legend DISCONNECT CONNECT RECONNECT TURN FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON ...

Page 16: ... R2 D2 75308 LIGHT SOUND KIT INSTALL GUIDE INSTRUCTIONS 16 9 Legend DISCONNECT CONNECT RECONNECT TURN FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON Sparkle Effects Board 3x Cool White 30cm Bit Light ...

Page 17: ...E INSTRUCTIONS 17 10 11 Legend DISCONNECT CONNECT RECONNECT TURN FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON Connect the three Bit Lights to the OUT ports of the Sparkle Effects Board Cool White 30cm Bit Light Trans Clear 1x1 Round Plate ...

Page 18: ...D KIT INSTALL GUIDE INSTRUCTIONS 18 12 Legend DISCONNECT CONNECT RECONNECT TURN FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON Green to Orange 15cm Bit Light Trans Clear2x2 Plate w Rounded Bottom Ensure the LED is facing up ...

Page 19: ...LEGO R2 D2 75308 LIGHT SOUND KIT INSTALL GUIDE INSTRUCTIONS 19 Legend DISCONNECT CONNECT RECONNECT TURN FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON 13 ...

Page 20: ...RUCTIONS 20 14 Legend DISCONNECT CONNECT RECONNECT TURN FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON Reconnect the Z shape LEGO pieces from step 1 5cm Connecting Cable Connect the two Bit Lights from step 11 and 12 to the 12 Port Expansion Board ...

Page 21: ...the USB Power Cable 16 If you experience any issues with the lights not working and suspect an issue with a component please try a different port on the expansion board to verify where the fault lies with the light or expansion board To correct any issues with expansion board ports please view the section addressing expansion board issues in our troubleshooting section ...

Page 22: ...RECTIONAL TWIST BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON Cool White 30cm Bit Light Cool White 30cm Bit Light The Bit Light should be placed inside the white brick and LED facing toward the trans light blue round tile The Bit Light should be placed inside the white brick and LED facing toward the trans light blue round tile ...

Page 23: ...e re inserting the LEGO piece If you experience any issues with the lights not working and suspect an issue with a component please try a different port on the expansion board to verify where the fault lies with the light or expansion board To correct any issues with expansion board ports please view the section addressing expansion board issues in our troubleshooting section Reconnect the USB Pow...

Page 24: ...ECTIONAL TWIST BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON Push excess cable into the gap as shown to neatly secure the cables This will ensure they do not get tangled and caught when spinning R2D2 s head 2x Adhesive Squares 50cm Connecting Cable Thread the 50cm Connecting Cable down R2D2 s body and then pull it out from the bottom ...

Page 25: ...IDE REMOTE CONTROL SOUND ADD ON 25 REMOTE CONTROL SOUND KIT ADD ON If you have purchased the R2 D2 Light Sound Kit please skip to step RC1 Page 27 If you have purchased the R2 D2 Light Kit lights only please continue on to the next step Page 26 ...

Page 26: ...UND KIT INSTALL GUIDE INSTRUCTIONS 26 19 20 Legend DISCONNECT CONNECT RECONNECT TURN FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON Adhesive Squares 2 Port Expansion Board Push the excess cable back up inside R2 D2 s body ...

Page 27: ...LEGO R2 D2 75308 LIGHT SOUND KIT INSTALL GUIDE REMOTE CONTROL SOUND ADD ON 27 REMOTE CONTROL SOUND KIT ADD ON If you have purchased the Light R2 D2 Light Sound Kit please continue to the next page ...

Page 28: ...30cm Cable ON OFF VOL VOL B B LED LIGHT BRIGHTNESS ADJUST AUDIO TRACK PREVIOUS AUDIO TRACK NEXT VOLUME INCREASE DECREASE RC2 Connect the 50cm Connecting Cable to the OUT port on the Remote Control Sound Board Connect the Audio Speaker Cable to the AUDIO port on the Remote Control Sound Board Connect the USB Power Cable to the 5V port on the Remote Control Sound Board To test the remote lights and ...

Page 29: ...TIONS 29 RC3 RC4 Legend DISCONNECT CONNECT RECONNECT TURN FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON Temporarily turn off the power Place the Sound Board in the position as shown where it is secured in place behind the Red Technic Pin w Tow Ball ...

Page 30: ...RUCTIONS 30 RC5 RC6 Legend DISCONNECT CONNECT RECONNECT TURN FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON Place the speaker on the opposite side against the inside of the right panel 2x Adhesive Squares Push the USB Power Bank back behind R2 D2 ...

Page 31: ...T TURN FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON Using the Technic Pins w Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Pinhole pieces that you previously removed in step RC3 reconnect them in place as shown CAUTION Ensure you hold the LEGO Technic Liftarm green piece foward when reconnecting the Technic Pins ...

Page 32: ...LEGO R2 D2 75308 LIGHT SOUND KIT INSTALL GUIDE INSTRUCTIONS 32 RC9 Legend DISCONNECT CONNECT RECONNECT TURN FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON ...

Page 33: ...UND KIT INSTALL GUIDE INSTRUCTIONS 33 RC10 Legend DISCONNECT CONNECT RECONNECT TURN FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON Ensure the power source is turned on before powering ON the lights with the Remote Control ...

Page 34: ...LEGO R2 D2 75308 LIGHT SOUND KIT INSTALL GUIDE FINAL PPRODUCT 34 FINAL PRODUCT This finally completes installation of the Light My Bricks R2 D2 75308 Light Sound Kit ...

Page 35: ...y To prevent unnecessary damage to components we highly recommend that the User Guide section Important things to note is read carefully Follow the handling procedures in the User Guide to help prevent faults and damages to your Light My Bricks components If you are experiencing issues with your Light My Bricks set watch our troubleshooting video or read on for a list of common causes to help you ...

Page 36: ... see if the batteries have been inserted correctly into the battery pack Check For CR2032 Batteries Using The Flat Battery Pack Inside the battery pack is a symbol indicating which side the round CR2032 battery should be inserted Check that the side of the battery pack has the battery with the symbol facing downwards On the opposite side the side of the battery pack should have the battery flipped...

Page 37: ...for the stacked battery pack ensure that BOTH batteries have the symbol facing upwards Check for AA batteries using the AA battery pack Inside the battery pack are symbols indicating which direction the AA battery should be inserted The flat side of the battery should be paired with the spring side of the battery pack If the batteries have been installed correctly and your kit still isn t operatin...

Page 38: ...n removing unpacked components out of the packaging and ensure not to forcibly pull at the wires as this can damage the soldering that attach the wires to the LEDs If the wiring is detached from the LED itself the light will not operate When connecting lights to your LEGO set check that there are no pinched wires underneath or in between bricks and plates When the wires are pinched and the exposed...

Page 39: ... port not work but if the pins inside the port are bent to a point they are touching each other this can result in all other lights in the system to stop working This is a short circuit A short circuit can also result in overheating of the board cable or batteries If you suspect a short circuit DISCONNECT POWER IMMEDIATELY Batteries can fail catch fire or even explode if left connected to a short ...

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