This document is an installation guide for a Light My Bricks light kit designed for the LEGO® Orchid #10311 set. It provides detailed instructions on how to integrate LED lighting into the LEGO model, enhancing its visual appeal.
Function Description:
The Light My Bricks LEGO® Orchid #10311 Light Kit is an accessory designed to illuminate the LEGO Orchid model. It adds LED lights to various parts of the orchid, such as the flowers and the base, to create a more dynamic and realistic display. The kit is intended for enthusiasts who wish to customize and enhance their LEGO botanical collection. The installation guide ensures a smooth process for users to set up the lighting system.
Important Technical Specifications (based on Package Contents and Blueprint):
Light Components:
- Pink 30cm Bit Light: 7 units (includes spares). These are likely small LED lights designed to illuminate the orchid flowers, given their color and quantity.
- Warm White 30cm Large Bit Light: 2 units. These larger lights are probably intended for broader illumination, possibly for the base or as spotlights.
Control and Connectivity Components:
- 12-Port Expansion Board: 1 unit. This board serves as the central hub for connecting multiple lights and distributing power.
- 2-Port Expansion Board: 2 units. These smaller expansion boards likely allow for localized connections of lights in specific sections of the model, possibly for individual orchid stems or groups of flowers.
- 5cm Connecting Cable: 1 unit. A short cable for connecting components over a small distance.
- 15cm Connecting Cable: 1 unit. A longer cable for connecting components over a greater distance.
- USB Power Cable: 1 unit. This cable is used to power the entire lighting system. A power source (e.g., 5V USB Power Bank, 5V USB Wall Adaptor, or USB to AA Battery Pack) is not included and must be supplied by the user.
Assorted Bricks (for integration with LEGO model):
- Round Plate 1x1 w/ Open Stud - Black: 2 units.
- Mod Plate 1x1 w/ Handle - Black: 4 units.
- Arm Skeleton, Bent with Clips (Horizontal Grip) - Black: 2 units.
- Round Plate 1x1 - Trans Clear: 6 units. These clear plates are likely used to diffuse or hold the bit lights in place while allowing light to pass through.
Usage Features:
Installation Process:
The guide outlines a step-by-step installation process, starting with disassembling parts of the LEGO Orchid, integrating the light components, and then reassembling the model.
- Preparation: Users are instructed to remove the "plant mixture" from the pot to access the internal structure for wiring.
- Cable Laying: Emphasizes careful routing of cables between and underneath LEGO bricks to prevent damage. Cables should lay comfortably between studs, not forced.
- Connector Insertion: Detailed instructions on how to correctly insert cable connectors into expansion boards and strip lights, noting the correct orientation (exposed wires facing the "=" symbol on expansion boards or downwards on strip lights/micro expansion boards). Users are warned against forcing connectors to prevent bent pins or overheating.
- Bit Light Placement: Bit lights should be placed with the yellow LED component exposed, either directly on top of or between LEGO studs.
- Wiring Integration: The guide shows how to wrap cables around the black technic rods (or green stems, if preferred) to blend them into the model.
- Power Connection: The USB Power Cable is threaded behind a grey LEGO piece and connected to a user-supplied 5V USB power source.
- Spotlight Assembly: Specific instructions are provided for assembling spotlights using the assorted bricks and large warm white bit lights, including connecting them to the expansion board.
- Cable Management: Users are guided to twist groups of cables together to keep the wiring tidy and organized within the pot.
- Testing: The guide includes "POWER ON / TEST" icons at various stages, encouraging users to test the lights during installation to identify issues early.
Troubleshooting:
A dedicated section provides guidance for common issues:
- Battery Check: Instructions for checking CR2032 batteries in flat and round battery packs, and AA batteries in AA battery packs, ensuring correct insertion and power.
- Wire Check: Advice on inspecting wires for detachment from LEDs, pinched wires, or crosswires caused by exposed wires touching.
- Expansion Board Port Check: Detailed instructions on how to identify damaged expansion board ports (bent pins) and the consequences of incorrect connector insertion (short circuits, overheating). Users are advised to disconnect power immediately if a short circuit is suspected.
Maintenance Features:
- Careful Handling: The guide stresses the small and delicate nature of the components, advising careful handling to prevent damage to wires and soldering.
- Preventative Measures: Recommends reading the "Important things to note" section in the User Guide (not fully provided in this extract) for handling procedures to prevent faults and damages.
- Component Testing: Encourages testing individual components and different ports on expansion boards to isolate faults.
This light kit transforms the static LEGO Orchid into an illuminated display piece, adding a new dimension to the model. The guide is comprehensive, focusing on user-friendliness and problem-solving to ensure a successful installation.
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