LIGHT MY BRICKS 21322, Manual

Page 1: ...racuda Bay 21322 LED light kit If you run into any issues please refer to the online troubleshooting guide To ensure a trouble free installation of your light kit please read and follow each step carefully Please note This page lists instructions for the LED light kit only 21322 ...

Page 2: ...x White 15cm Micro Bit Lights 1x Green 30cm Bit Lights Strip Lights 4x Warm White Strip Lights x 4 Blue Strip Lights 1x Green Strip Light Expansion Boards 1x 2 Port Expansion Board 3x 6 Port Expansion Boards 1x 8 Port Expansion Board 2x Micro 2 4 Port Expansion Boards 2x Flicker Effects Boards Connecting Cables ...

Page 3: ...n Stud 2x Black Tile 1 1 with Clip Rounded Edges 2x Black 1 1 Modified Plate Rounded with Handle Important things to note Laying cables in between and underneath bricks Cables can fit in between and underneath LEGO bricks plates and tiles providing they are laid correctly between the LEGO studs Do NOT forcefully join LEGO together around cables instead ensure they are laying comfortably in between...

Page 4: ...nserting 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 into the port If a plug won t fit easily into a port connector do not force it ...

Page 5: ...able connectors to Strip Lights Take extra care when inserting connectors to ports on the Strip Lights Connectors can be inserted only one way With the Strip Light facing up ensure the side of the connector with the wires exposed is facing down If a plug won t fit easily into a port connector don t force it Doing so will damage the plug and the connector ...

Page 6: ...e expansion board facing up ensure the side of the connector with the wires exposed is facing down If a plug won t fit easily into a port connector do not force it Use your fingernail to push the plastic part of the connector to the micro port 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 compone...

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Page 8: ...OK Let s Begin 1 We will begin with lighting the left section first Seperate the two sections then disconnect the front of the ship via the ball joints ...

Page 9: ...Disconnect the following black bricks from underneath the ship then disconnect the following 2 4 plate from the top ...

Page 10: ...reen Strip Light and connect a 30cm Connecting Cable to the left port then connect a 15cm Connecting Cable to the right port Thread both cables up underneath the first floor then pull both cables out from the top ...

Page 11: ...Peel off the adhesive backing from the green strip light and stick it underneath the first floor in the following position ...

Page 12: ...following black 1 1 tile on the side and lay the cables down across to the side of the ship in between studs as shown below Reconnect both the tile and the 2 4 plate we removed earlier over the top Ensure there are no dangling cables showing where the strip light is ...

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Page 14: ...nd of the 15cm Connecting Cable to one of the far ports then connect a USB power Cable to the next port on the board Connect the other end of the USB cable to your USB Power Bankor wall adaptor sold separately to test the Green Strip Light is working OK ...

Page 15: ...ssue 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 on our online troubleshooting guide ...

Page 16: ...from the power bank You won t have this issue later on when you connect up more lights 4 Disconnect the lamp from the front side of this section then disassemble itas per below Take a White 30cm Bit Light and thread the connector side of the cable through the base larger hole of the trans yellow round brick Thread the cable through then slightly bend the LED onto a 90 degree angle so that it ...

Page 17: ...ed Pull the cable all the way from the top of the trans brick so that the LED sits comfortably inside then thread the connector end of the cable through the base of the lamp enclosure Pull the cable out from the outside then reconnect the trans yellow brick inside ...

Page 18: ...stand then bring the cable back down and thread the cable between the two black clips Reconnect the lamp to the deck then thread the cable underneath Pull the cable all the way out from behind then thread it through the back of the deck in between the rock and the tree trunk ...

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Page 20: ...eces over the top Take the front section of the ship and reconnect the black bricks underneath Connect the ship back to the set via the ball joints then turn the set around and connect the Bit Light cable from the lamp to the 6 port expansion board Turn the power ON to test the lamp LED is working OK ...

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Page 22: ... one end of the cable to the 6Port Expansion Board Thread the other end of the cable through to the left behind the post that is attached to the rigging Bring the cable underneath the ships s kitchen then connect the cable to a Blue Strip Light ...

Page 23: ...the adhesive backing and mount the strip light underneath the ship in the following position Thread the other end of the 30cm Cable through to the outside of the ship then pull the cable down and thread it in between the deck post and deck base Pull the cable all the way out as shown below ...

Page 24: ...7 Disconnect the lamp post section from the front then disconnect thefollowing two larger brown plates ...

Page 25: ...ake the 30cm Connecting cable from the side and thread it underneath the deck then lay it around the following studs of the deck post Reconnect one of the larger brown plates over the top as shown below ...

Page 26: ...8 Disassemble the lamp section as per below then repeat the same methodused for the previous lamp to install another White 30cm Bit Light to it ...

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Page 28: ...9 Locate the 30cm Connecting Cable from underneath the deck and connectit to a Blue Strip Light Connect the Bit Light cable from the lamp post to the other port on the blue strip light ...

Page 29: ...t to the front of the large brown plate that sits at the front of the deck then turn it over so we can access underneath of it Using the adhesive backing stick the Blue Strip Light underneath this plate in the below position ...

Page 30: ...nnecting Cable into neat bunches then turn the plate over and tuck the cables neatly underneath the plate behind Reconnect the large brown plate then disconnect the brown tile at the front and further tuck in any excess cable before reconnecting the tile ...

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Page 32: ...ght or expansion board To correct any issues with expansion board ports please view the section addressing expansion board issues on our online troubleshooting guide 10 From the back of this section remove the top floor above the captain s HQ then locate the spare end of the 30cm Connecting Cable from the Green Strip Light below and bring it up above the top floor Slip the cable in between the yel...

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Page 34: ...Disconnect the two lamps then repeat the same method used for the previous lamps to install this time a White 15cm Bit Light to each lamp Total 2x White 15cm Bit Lights ...

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Page 37: ...11 Reconnect one of the lamps to the side of the ship then follow the belowimages to disconnect the surrounding pieces ...

Page 38: ...tain s HQ and lay it down in between studs before reconnecting all the pieces we removed earlier 12 Take the other lamp post and loop the cable around the top of the lamppost Disconnect the railing section above the door then reconnect the lamp post to it ...

Page 39: ...Thread the cable through the railing and pull it all the way out from the other side before reconnecting this section back to the top of the ship ...

Page 40: ...brown tile and lay down the cable from the lamp above in between studs before reconnecting the tile over the top Connect the two lamp cables to the 8 Port Expansion Board Turn ON the power to test the lamp lights are working OK ...

Page 41: ...Note 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 ...

Page 42: ...expansion board To correct any issues with expansion board ports please view the section addressing expansion board issues on our online troubleshooting guide ...

Page 43: ... the two lamp sections Disassemble one of the lamps then take a White 30cm Bit Light and thread the connector side of the cable through the base of the trans yellow brick larger hole Place the LED all the way inside the brick without bending it on a 90 degree angle like we did earlier ...

Page 44: ...the larger hole of the brick You will notice the bar will be on a slight angle because of the LED pushing against it This is normal Do not forcefully push the black bar all the way through we just need the bar to be pushed in enough to stay secure Pushing the bar the whole way through may break the cable ...

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Page 46: ...Reconnect the black dish then thread the cable through the inside of the lamp enclosure before reconnecting everything back together Align the lamp enclosure so that the LED is facing directly forward ...

Page 47: ...Repeat this step to install another White 30cm Bit Light to the other lamp ...

Page 48: ...14 Reconnect one of the lamps to the left side then slip the cable inside thecorner behind as well as down on the side of the wall as shown below Connect the cable to the 8 Port Expansion Board ...

Page 49: ...Repeat this step for the other lamp to the right side ...

Page 50: ...Turn ON the power to test the lamp lights are working OK ...

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Page 52: ...fy 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 on our online troubleshooting guide 15 Take out the following provided pieces included in this kit to assemble a spot light as well a White 15cm Bit Light 1x Black Round Plate 1 1 with Open Stud ...

Page 53: ...und plate with open stud larger hole Slightly bend the LED so that it sits flat against the inside of the plate then connect the plate to the bottom of the rounded plate with handle 1x Black Tile 1 1 with Clip Rounded Edges 1x Black 1 1 Modified Plate Rounded with Handle ...

Page 54: ...Thread the cable through the space of the handle pulling it all the way out from the other side then connect the handle to the tile with clip ...

Page 55: ...ip it over Take a Warm White Strip Light and connect the Bit Light from previous step to the left port and connect a new 30cm Connecting Cable to the right port Using it s adhesive backing stick the Strip Light underneath the front panel as per below ...

Page 56: ...o the front of the set ensuring the 30cm connecting cable is placed through the left corner in between the two yellow walls Hide the cable down in between sections on the floor then connect it to the 8 port Expansion Board ...

Page 57: ...17 Connect the spotlight section to the top of the tree branch piece to thefollowing stud Position the spot light so that the LED is shining up onto the Pirate flag ...

Page 58: ...Neaten up the cable by twisting it into a neat bunch then tucking it in underneath the panel as shown below ...

Page 59: ...N the power to test the strip light and spot light is working OK 18 Disconnect the captains desk with candles from inside of the headquarters Disconnect the candles and remove the flame piece from each candle ...

Page 60: ...t and carefully bend fold the LED side of the cable about 5mm down With the LED facing in insert the folded part into the Candle piece then secure it in place by reconnecting the flame piece Fold the cable down the side of the candle ...

Page 61: ...Repeat this step to install another 3x White 15cm Micro Bit Lights to the remaining 3 candles then reconnect all four candles to the desk ...

Page 62: ...d then group the four cables and twist them aroundeach other a few times Continue to twist braid the cables around each other all the way to the ends then connect them to the smaller ports on a Micro 2 4 Port Expansion Board ...

Page 63: ...ting Cable to the larger port on the expansion board then connect the other end of the cable to one of the OUT ports on a Flicker Effects Board Connect a new 5cm Connecting Cable to the IN port on the Flicker effects board ...

Page 64: ...20 Reconnect the desk inside the captain s HQ then lay the cables down theleft side of the room Connect the other end of the 5cm Connecting cable to the 8 port Expansion Board near the door ...

Page 65: ...e the cables down the right side are well hidden into the corners then fold down the captain s bed to help further conceal the cables Turn ON the power to test the candle lights are working and flickering OK ...

Page 66: ...sion board or effects board To correct any issues with expansion board ports please view the section addressing expansion board issues on our online troubleshooting guide 21 We will now light up the kitchen area First disconnect the left sectionunderneath the door then carefully partially disconnect the top floor section to allow us to disconnect the white angled brick followed by the pieces behin...

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Page 68: ...ke a White 15cm Bit Light and connect it to a spare port on the 8 Port Expansion Board inside the captain s HQ Bring the cable over the left wall slipping it in between the black wall sections as shown below ...

Page 69: ...Bring the cable inside the kitchen area threading the cable underneath the black angled bricks ...

Page 70: ...m and place the LED facing down in the middle of the inside of the plate studded area While ensuring the LED stays facing down inside the plate connect the plate underneath the roof of this section as shown below The Bit Light should be secured and facing down ...

Page 71: ...From the outside of the ship pull the excess cable back inside the captain s HQ ensuring the cable is slipped completely inside the gaps Turn the power ON to test the kitchen light is working OK ...

Page 72: ... reconnect the top floor section as well as the outside floor section 24 Clean up messy cables inside the captain s HQ by bunching up cables andcomponents and placing them behind the treasure chest Lift up the treasure chest lid to further conceal the cables ...

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Page 74: ...ove the door Lay the cables across the top beam in between studs then one by one reconnect the tiles over them to prevent the cables from dangling down Do your best to hide the wiring so that they aren t seen dangling down when you open the door ...

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Page 76: ...Turn all the lights on again to test everything is looks OK ...

Page 77: ...ke a Warm White Strip Light and connect a 50cm Connecting Cable to it Using it d adhesive backing stick the strip light underneath the second horizontal beam ensuring the connecting cable is facing the back ...

Page 78: ...towards the centre bracket then tuck it underneath and loop it over the bracket as shown below bringing the cable down the centre mast Wind the cable around the centre mast then bring it under the bottom beam and bracket toward the back ...

Page 79: ...cable through in between the rope ladder and mast then pull it out between the rope ladder and the ship Pull the cable all the way out from the bottom and connect it to a spare port on the 6 Port Expansion Board ...

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Page 81: ...26 Disconnect the following black 1 1 tile on the bottom of the ship Group together and lay the cables down on either side of the stud then reconnect the tile over the top ...

Page 82: ... along with all the lights on this entire section of the set Note 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 ...

Page 83: ...n our online troubleshooting guide Disconnect the USB Power Cable from the 6 Port Expansion Board as we will use this to test the lights we install to the right section of this set 27 We will now move onto the right section First remove the ship from thedock by disconnecting it from the technic pins on the dock and pulling it all the way out ...

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Page 85: ...r so we can access underneath Take a Blue Strip Light and connect a 15cm Connecting Cable to it Take another 15cm Connecting Cable and connect it to the other port then using it s adhesive backing stick the strip light underneath the brown plate in the following position ...

Page 86: ...Thread the 15cm Connecting cable facing the back underneath the steps before reconnecting the brown plate to the dock Ensure the other 15cm connecting cable is laid out toward the left side ...

Page 87: ...mp sections at the front and the top of the stairs thenusing the same method used to install previous lamps install a White 15cm Bit Light to the front lamp and a White 30cm Bit Light to the lamp from the top of the stairs ...

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Page 89: ...9 Reconnect the other lamp to the top of the stairs then bring the cableunderneath the top of the stairs toward the left side Loop the cable by threading it through the middle space underneath the top step Pull the cable all the way down from underneath ensuring there is no loose dangling cable around the stairs ...

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Page 91: ...Thread the cable through the bottom of the steps via the middle space then loop it by threading it back through the middle space Pull the cable out from the front then lay it out towards the left side ...

Page 92: ...nnecting Cable from the Blue Strip Light closest one facing the back to a 6 Port Expansion Board Take the USB Power Cable and connect it to a spare port on the expansion board then turn the power ON to test the lights installed to this section are working OK ...

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Page 94: ...h expansion board ports please view the section addressing expansion board issues on our online troubleshooting guide 30 Connect the spare end of the 15cm Connecting Cable from the Blue StripLight to a new Blue Strip Light then leave this aside for now as we will stick this strip light underneath the ship later on Disconnect the USB Power Cable from the expansion board as we will use this to test ...

Page 95: ...31 Disconnect the following square plate from the ship s deck then un clip thebottom of the rope ladder to allow us to completely remove the square plate along with the mast ...

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Page 97: ...Disconnect the following plates from the main floor then remove the front panel as well as the plate underneath as shown below ...

Page 98: ...32 Disconnect the following 3 sections from the lower deck that the candlesare connected to ...

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Page 100: ...Disconnect the following plates and sections from the right side of the ship ...

Page 101: ...33 Take the table with the pirate hat and following the same method used toinstall lights to the candles in the captain s HQ install a White 30cm Micro Bit Light to this candle ...

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Page 103: ...e table then turn this section around and disconnect the gold square tile and lay the cable underneath before reconnecting the tile Ensure the cable is laying out the side then reconnect the table to the inside of the lower deck ...

Page 104: ...Lay the cable from the candle down in between studs across the floor toward the opposite side Turn the ship over to the left side and tuck the cable down underneath the shelf next to the bed ...

Page 105: ...34 Take the table with the cups and following the same method used in theprevious step install another White 30cm Micro Bit Light to this candle ...

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Page 107: ...e candle to the table ensuring the cable is facing the left side then disconnect the top plate and lay the cable underneath before reconnecting it cable facing inside Reconnect the table back inside the lower deck ...

Page 108: ...llowing brown square tile with stud and lay the cable underneath it in between studs before reconnecting the tile back over it Lay the cable across the floor toward the back then tuck it underneath the same shelf we tucked the other cable under ...

Page 109: ...35 Install a White 15cm Micro Bit Light to the remaining candle on the shelf this time we don t need to fold the cable down the side of the candle then reconnect this section back inside the lower deck ...

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Page 111: ...llowing pieces from the right side of the ship then laythree Micro Bit Light cables over the side of the ship Ensure they are all laid in between studs as demonstrated in the below images then reconnect pieces over the top ...

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Page 113: ...he side of the ship then disconnect the following black 1 1 tile Lay the cables down each side of the stud before reconnecting the tile over the top 37 Connect the three Micro Bit Lights to a Micro 2 4 Port Expansion Board ...

Page 114: ...ports on a new Flicker Effects Board Connect a new 5cm Connecting Cable to the IN port on the Flicker Effects Board then connect the other end of this cable to a 6 Port Expansion Board Connect the USB Power Cable to any spare port on the expansion board then turn the power ON to test the candle lights are working and flickering OK ...

Page 115: ...th a component please try a different port on the expansion board to verify where the fault lies with the light expansion board or effects board To correct any issues with expansion board ports please view the section addressing expansion board issues on our online troubleshooting guide ...

Page 116: ...ct the USB Power Cable from the 6 Port Expansion Board thentwist fold the micro bit light cables into a neat bunch Bring all the expansion boards together and twist the two 5cm connecting cables into a neat bunch ...

Page 117: ...anel section and disconnect the lamp post Using the samemethod used to install previous lamp lights install a White 15cm Bit Light to it Wind the cable around the lamp post as shown below then reconnect it to this section ...

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Page 119: ...Turn this section onto it s back so we can access underneath of it Connect the Bit Light cable to the left port on a Warm White Strip Light then connect a 15cm Connecting Cable to the right port ...

Page 120: ...Using it s adhesive backing stick the strip light underneath this section in the following position then neaten up the excess cable from the Bit Light by twisting folding it into a neat bunch ...

Page 121: ...40 Reconnect the panel to the plate underneath then tuck the 15cmconnecting cable underneath and in between the panel and the plate before reconnecting this section to the top of the ship ...

Page 122: ...cm cable across to the right side of the ship and connect it to a spare port on the 6 Port Expansion board Connect the USB Power Cable to the expansion board and turn the power ON to test the lights are working OK ...

Page 123: ...ith the light expansion board or effects board To correct any issues with expansion board ports please view the section addressing expansion board issues on our online troubleshooting guide 41 Disconnect the roof section above the skeleton s cell then take a Green 30cm Bit Light and ensuring the LED is facing down lay the cable down in between the following studs Reconnect the roof ...

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Page 125: ...t the following sections that make up the top of the stairs then fold the Bit Light cable down the outside of the prison cell Lay the cable down in between studs as shown below then reconnect the stair sections ...

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Page 127: ...k brick then lay the cable down over the edge in between studs Reconnect the brick over the top then connect the cable to the next available port on the 6 Port Expansion Board Turn the Power ON to test the green light is working OK ...

Page 128: ...fferent port on the expansion board to verify where the fault lies with the light expansion board or effects board To correct any issues with expansion board ports please view the section addressing expansion board issues on our online troubleshooting guide 42 Reconnect the following 2 plates to the top of the ship ...

Page 129: ...Lay the green bit light cable down in between studs as shown below before reconnecting the remaining brown plate as well as the black 1 12 plate ...

Page 130: ...Reconnect the square plate to the middle of the deck as well as the other square plate with the mast and upper section ...

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Page 132: ...of the upper flag pole then disconnect the flag pole and connect it to the hole behind Take out the following provided LEGO pieces and using the same method used to install the spot light from the other flag step 15 install a White 30cm Bit Light to it ...

Page 133: ...1x Black Round Plate 1 1 with Open Stud 1x Black Tile 1 1 with Clip Rounded Edges 1x Black 1 1 Modified Plate Rounded with Handle ...

Page 134: ...Thread the Bit Light cable through the top of the black cone then connect the cone to the bottom of the spot light ...

Page 135: ...44 Connect the cone and spot light to the bottom of the flag pole andposition the spot light so that it is facing toward the Flag ...

Page 136: ...Bring the Bit Light cable down and wrap it around the mast as shown below then tuck it in between the mast and the beam underneath the look out platform ...

Page 137: ...Connect the Bit Light to a 2 Port Expansion Board Connect the remaining 15cm Connecting Cable to the other port then bring the cable down and ...

Page 138: ...loop it twice around the bracket connected to the horizontal beam underneath ...

Page 139: ...t and connect the other end of the 15cm connecting cable to it Take out the remaining 30cm Connecting Cable and connect the strip light s other port Using it s adhesive backing stick the strip light underneath the horizontal beam as shown below ...

Page 140: ...Bring the cable over the bracket and pull it down from the other side then wind the cable around the bottom of the mast a few times as shown below ...

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Page 142: ...Bring the cable down the right side of the ship and connect it to a spare port on the 6 Port Expansion Board below ...

Page 143: ...Ensure the connecting cable is laid across the floor in between studs then reconnect sections we removed earlier ...

Page 144: ...Turn ON the power to test the spot light and strip light is working OK 46 Disconnect the USB Power Cable from the 6 Port Expansion Board then connect a new 5cm Connecting Cable to the expansion board ...

Page 145: ...Go back to the docks section and connect a 50cm Connecting Cable to the 6port Expansion board underneath the deck Thread the other end underneath the stairs through to the right side of the set ...

Page 146: ...to this section and place it onto it s left side so we can access underneath of it Take the spare Blue Strip Light we left aside earlier on and stick it underneath the ship in the below position using it s adhesive backing ...

Page 147: ...nect the other end of the cable to a spare port on the 6 port expansion board from underneath the deck Reconnect it to the docks via the two technic pins ensuring all the expansion boards are well hidden underneath the stairs and the spare end of the 50cm Connecting Cable is laid out the right side ...

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Page 149: ...the back of the set bring the 50cm Connecting Cable over to the right side and connect it to a spare port on the 6 port expansion board on the far right side of the set Secure any loose excess cable underneath the ladder and underneath the base plates ...

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Page 151: ...the 6 port expansion board on the far right side then neaten up the cables connected to it by twisting and folding them up into a neat bunch Tuck the bunched up cables underneath the ship then turn ON the power to test all the lights are working OK ...

Page 152: ...here the fault lies with the light expansion board or effects board To correct any issues with expansion board ports please view the section addressing expansion board issues on our online troubleshooting guide This finally completes installation of the Light My Bricks Pirates of Barracuda Bay Light Kit We thank you for purchasing this product and hope you ENJOY ...

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