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LEGO® ORCHID #10311

LIGHT KIT

INSTALLATION GUIDE

Summary of Contents for 10311

Page 1: ...LEGO ORCHID 10311 LIGHT KIT INSTALLATION GUIDE ...

Page 2: ...here to help you get started on the LEGO Orchid 10311 Light Kit This PDF details the instructions for the LED light kit only If you are wishing to purchase this product please click here to view the product page If you run into any issues please refer to the troubleshoot ing section towards the end of this guide Have fun and enjoy ...

Page 3: ...ght 1 x 12 Port Expansion Board 2 x 2 Port Expansion Board 2 x Round Plate 1x1 w Open Stud Black 4 x Mod Plate 1x1 w Handle Black 2 x Arm Skeleton Bent with Clips Horizontal Grip Black 6 x Round Plate 1x1 Trans Clear 1 x 5cm Connecting Cable 1 x 15cm Connecting Cable 1x USB Power Cable Power Source not Included Indicates components which include spares ...

Page 4: ...LEGO ORCHID 10311 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE CONTENTS 4 Contents Before You Begin Blueprint Instructions Final Product Troubleshooting Contact 5 8 10 22 23 28 ...

Page 5: ... 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 into...

Page 6: ... 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 connect...

Page 7: ...IN 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: ...LEGO ORCHID 10311 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE INSTRUCTIONS 8 BLUEPRINT ...

Page 9: ...LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE INSTRUCTIONS 9 INSTRUCTIONS To ensure a smooth installation of your light kit please read and follow each step carefully If you run into any issues please refer to the online troubleshooting guide ...

Page 10: ...LEGO ORCHID 10311 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE INSTRUCTIONS 10 Legend DISCONNECT CONNECT RECONNECT TURN FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON 1 ...

Page 11: ...GO ORCHID 10311 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE INSTRUCTIONS 11 Legend DISCONNECT CONNECT RECONNECT TURN FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON 2 White 30cm Bit Light 1x1 Round Plate Trans Clear x6 ...

Page 12: ... KIT INSTALL GUIDE INSTRUCTIONS 12 Legend DISCONNECT CONNECT RECONNECT TURN FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON 3 4 5 2 Port Expansion Board 15cm Connecting Cable Remove all of the plant mixture from the pot ...

Page 13: ...CT RECONNECT TURN FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON 6 7 If you prefer you can wrap the cables from the Orchids around the black technic rods instead of the green stems to better blend them in Continue to wrap the cable the same way you did for the previous orchid ...

Page 14: ...LEGO ORCHID 10311 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE INSTRUCTIONS 14 Legend DISCONNECT CONNECT RECONNECT TURN FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON 8 2 Port Expansion Board 15cm Connecting Cable ...

Page 15: ... INSTALL GUIDE INSTRUCTIONS 15 Legend DISCONNECT CONNECT RECONNECT TURN FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON 9 Continue to wrap the cable the same way you did for the previous orchid with the 15cm Connecting Cable ...

Page 16: ...LEGO ORCHID 10311 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE INSTRUCTIONS 16 Legend DISCONNECT CONNECT RECONNECT TURN FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON 10 11 12 Port Expansion Board USB Power Cable ...

Page 17: ...A Battery Pack sold separately 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 Thread the USB Power...

Page 18: ...ECT CONNECT RECONNECT TURN FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON 13 Round Plate 1x1 w Open Stud Black Large Warm White 30cm Bit Light Arm Skeleton Bent with Clips Horizontal Grip Black Plate 1x1 Mod Rounded w Handle Black Plate 1x1 Mod Rounded w Handle Black ...

Page 19: ...LEGO ORCHID 10311 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE INSTRUCTIONS 19 Legend DISCONNECT CONNECT RECONNECT TURN FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON 14 x2 ...

Page 20: ...ONNECT CONNECT RECONNECT TURN FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON 15 16 Grab the last two spotlight cables and twist them Grab the three right most cables and twist them without including the USB Power Cable Grab the three left most cables and twist them ...

Page 21: ... Wall Adaptor or USB to AA Battery Pack sold separately 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 sec...

Page 22: ...LEGO ORCHID 10311 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE FINAL PRODUCT 22 FINAL PRODUCT This finally completes installation of the Light My Bricks LEGO Orchid 10311 Light Kit ...

Page 23: ...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 here or read on for a list of common causes to help you ...

Page 24: ...e 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 up...

Page 25: ... 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 operating c...

Page 26: ...emoving 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 wi...

Page 27: ...ort 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 ci...

Page 28: ...rding the online shop our products or a general enquiry please refer to our Frequently Asked Questions webpage here Alternatively you can contact our Customer Services team by visiting our online support portal here support lightmybricks com We thank you for purchasing this product and hope you enjoy ...

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