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Light My Bricks: London Double Decker Bus Lighting Kit

Here is the instructions document for the LEGO London Double Decker LED lighting kit. Please read and follow the steps carefully to ensure this lighting kit is installed properly.

If you run into any issues, please refer to the online troubleshooting guide.

This user guide is also available to download in PDF format here.

Package contents:

  • 10x White 30cm Bit Lights
  • 2x White 15cm Bit Lights
  • 4x White Strip Lights
  • 1x 6-Port Expansion Board
  • 1x 12-Port Expansion Board
  • 1x 30cm Connecting Cable
  • 4x 15cm Connecting Cables
  • 2x Adhesive Squares
  • 1x USB Power Cable 

USB Power Cable has replaced Flat & Round Battery Packs (CR2032) as of June 2022 due to child safety regulations. Please use the USB Power Cable in place of the Battery Pack.

Assorted Bricks:

  • 4x Plate 1×6 (for mounting strip lights)
  • 4x Plate 1×1 (trans red)
  • 2x Plate 1×1 (trans orange)
  • 1x Round Plate 1×1 (trans clear)
  • 1x Plate 2×4 (black)

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 each stud.

CAUTION: Forcing LEGO® to connect over a cable 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 the port. If a plug won’t fit easily into a port connector, do not force it.

Incorrectly inserting the connector can can result in bent pins inside the port or possible overheating of the expansion board when connected.

Connecting cable 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.

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.

OK, Let’s Begin!

1.) Start by removing the top level of the bus, then remove the following the pieces above the engine so that we can install the first light.

2.) Remove and discard the trans clear tile then take a White 30cm Bit Light and thread the connector side through the front hole of the 1×1 red brick.

Thread the cable all the way through until the Bit Light is right up against the front of the brick. Secure the Bit Light in place by connecting the provided LEGO 1×1 trans clear round plate over the top.

3.) Lift up the engine bonnet and then take the connector side of the Bit Light cable we just installed and thread it through the space which leads underneath and outside the back of the left wheel. Pull the cable all the way out from underneath the bus and then reconnect the brick with bit light installed followed by the piece on the left of it as well as the window section.

4.) We will now install the two head lights. First disconnect the whole front section by using your finger to lift it out from underneath the front of the bus.

Disassemble pieces as per below

5.) Take a White 30cm Bit Light and then place it directly over the stud of one of the white 1×1 plates. Secure the light in place by reconnecting the light grey round piece over the top, followed by the trans clear piece, then reconnect this head light to the front section. Ensure the cable is facing outward.

Repeat this step to install another White 30cm Bit Light to the other headlight

Tuck both cables behind before reconnecting the front section back to the bus.

6.) Remove each of the front wheels before bringing each cable behind and toward the back of the bus.

7.) Flip the bus over and take the 3 Bit Light cables and thread them through the centre hole of the light grey brick underneath.

Disconnect the Black 2×8 plate and then thread the 3 cables through the hole of the next light grey brick.

Reconnect the black 2×8 plate.

8.) Take the 12-Port Expansion board and then connect the 3 Bit Light cables to the first available ports.

Take this time to test the lights we have installed so far. To do so, take the Flat Battery pack and insert 2x CR2032 batteries to it. Connect the battery pack cable into the expansion board, turn on and verify all is working OK.

Important Note: USB Power Cable has replaced Flat & Round Battery Packs (CR2032) as of June 2022 due to child safety regulations. Please use the USB Power Cable in place of the Battery Pack.

Once you have verified all is working OK, disconnect the battery pack and tuck the expansion board in underneath as per below

9.) We will now install lights to the back of the bus. Disconnect the following sections and then locate the below provided transparent coloured LEGO plates and have them ready.

Remove and discard the flat trans coloured tiles from the light grey plate as per below.

10.) Take a White 30cm Bit Light and place it directly over the top of the bottom stud of one of the grey plates. Secure it in place by connecting a provided trans red plate.

Repeat this step to install another White 30cm Bit Light over the middle stud except secure it in place using a provided trans orange plate.

Repeat again to install another White 30cm Bit Light over the top stud, this time securing using a provided trans red plate.

Repeat this step to install another 3x White 30cm Bit Lights to the other tail light section using provided trans red and orange plates.

11.) Remove the following sections from the back left of the bus.

12.) Take one of the tail light sections and then reconnect it to the set of red bricks, ensuring the cables are facing the right. Fold the cables over the right side before reconnecting this section back to the back left of the bus as per below.

Remove the top section of the bus and then pull the 3 cables over to the right along the back wall and tuck them in behind the umbrella. Pull the cables all the way to the right and then tuck them in underneath the stairs.

Reconnect the top section we removed earlier.

Bring the 3 cables down underneath by threading through the lower space of the right corner.

13.) Disconnect the following section of bricks from the back of the right side of the bus as per below.

Reconnect the right set of tail lights ensuring the cables are facing toward the left. Fold the cables across the left and then tuck them in behind before reconnecting this section back.

Bring the 3 cables from the right tail lights down underneath by threading through the lower space of the right corner.

14.) Remove the top section of the bus again so that we can install a light underneath.

Take a White 30cm Bit Light and stick it underneath this section in the following position using an adhesive square. Ensure the cable is facing the same way as per below (diagonal top right)

Reconnect the top section.

Pull the cable across toward the back right and then thread it back into the bus and then out the bottom spacing, just like how we threaded the previous 3 cables. Pull the cable all the way down and ensure the cable is laid in between studs above.

15.) Take a 30cm Connecting Cable and then thread it through the inside of the bus and then out through the bottom space.

Pull the top side of the cable above and the secure in place underneath the red tile. Ensure you leave about 8–9cm of excess cable between the plate and the connector.

Pull the cable down all the way down from underneath and then reconnect the corner section we removed earlier.

16.) Lift the back of the bus up and then pull all 8 cables toward the left and then down underneath. Remove the black 2×8 plate as well as the black 1×12 plate.

Spread the cables out so that we can reconnect the black 1×12 plate. We need to spread the cables out in order for them to all lay evenly between the studs of the 1×12 plate.

Using the provided Black 2×4 Plate, secure some of the cables on the right by connecting this plate underneath in the following position. (We will use the 2×8 plate we removed earlier from this section to secure cables later)

17.) Remove the next black 1×12 plate along and then tuck and pull all cables underneath the wheel axle and out the other side.

18.) Connect all 8 cables to the 12-port expansion board.

Connect the Flat Battery Pack to the remaining port of the expansion board and then tuck everything neatly underneath in the following space.

Important Note: USB Power Cable has replaced Flat, Round, and AA Battery Packs as of June 2022 due to child safety regulations. Please use the USB Power Cable in place of the Battery Pack.

If you are using the USB Power Cable, you will be unable to hide the power source. Therefore, run the USB Power Cable out from underneath the bus.

Reconnect the black 1×12 plate we removed earlier over the top to secure cables and battery pack. Take the black 2×8 plate we removed earlier and then connect it to the following position to secure the remaining part of battery pack and cables.

Take this time to verify all the lights we have installed so far are working ok by turning the battery pack ‘ON’.

19.) We will now move onto installing lights to the upper level. First remove the roof followed by the front indicator light sections.

Disassemble the front indicator light sections as per below

20.) Take a White 15cm Bit Light and thread the connector side through the hole on top of the light grey stud. Thread all the way through until the Bit Light is right up against the edge and then secure it in place by reconnecting the trans-orange plate over the top.

Note: We are reconnecting the trans orange plate a different way than the original. Connect the plate on top of the grey plate rather than on the bottom.

Repeat this step to install another White 15cm Bit Light to the other indicator light before reconnecting both to the front of the bus.

21.) Take the 6-port Expansion Board and then connect the two Bit Lights we just installed to the spare ports.

22.) Take 2x White Strip Lights and stick them to the bases of 2x provided LEGO 1×6 Plates.

Take a 15cm Connecting cable and connect it in between each Strip Light. Take another 15cm Connecting cable and connect it to the other end of one of the Strip Lights.

Connect the other end of this 15cm cable to the 6-port expansion board.

23.) Lift the upper level and turn it over so we can access underneath. Connect the 2x Strip Lights to the following positions.

Take another 15cm Connecting Cable and connect it to a spare port on the 6-port Expansion Board.

24.) Remove the following section from the front of the bus.

Take the 6-port expansion board and wind the bit light cables around the board to eliminate excess cables.

Take the other end of the 15cm cable we connected in previous step and thread it through the space which leads to the inside of the upper level. Pull the cable up from underneath.

Thread the expansion board up the same space.

25.) To eliminate excess cable from the 15cm cable between the strip light and expansion board, first remove the next plate underneath and then reconnect over the top as per below

You can also eliminate excess cable by looping them underneath the LEGO plates as per below.

26.) Tuck the cables from the indicator lights in between sections by disconnecting, laying cables behind, and reconnecting

Once all cables are neatly tucked in and hidden, reconnect the front base section we removed earlier

27.) Remove the front roof section as well as the front seat. Tuck the expansion board in below before reconnecting the front seat.

28.) We will now lay the spare 15cm cable up the corner of the window. First remove the following sections before laying the cable underneath in between studs, and reconnecting sections.

Reconnect the front roof section ensuring the 15cm cable is still accessible.

29.) Take the remaining two White Strip Lights and stick them to the bases of two provided LEGO 1×6 Plates. Take the remaining 15cm Connecting Cable and connect it to one of the Strip Lights.

Mount the Strip Light with cable connected to the roof of the Bus in the following position. Thread the other end of the cable across and underneath the grey plates to then connect to the other White Strip Light.

Mount the remaining Strip Light as per below

Remove the black 2×8 plate to allow you to connect the other end of the 15cm cable from the level below to the Strip Light.

Reconnect the Roof of the bus to original prosition.

30.) Take the entire upper level over the bottom level of the bus and then locate the other end of the spare 30cm cable near the stair case. Connect this into the Strip Light closest to it before securely reconnecting the upper level to bottom level.

This finally completes installation of the London Double Decker Bus Lighting Kit. You can now turn your on your battery pack by accessing the switch from underneath the Bus. Turn “ON” and ENJOY!

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Light My Bricks: High Speed Passenger Train Lighting Kit


Here is the instructions document for the LEGO High-Speed Passenger Train LED lighting kit. Please read and follow the steps carefully to ensure this lighting kit is installed properly.

If you run into any issues, please refer to the online troubleshooting guide.

Package contents:

  • 5x White 15cm Bit Lights
  • 2x Flashing White 30cm Bit Lights
  • 4x White Strip Lights
  • 3x 6-Port Expansion Boards
  • 1x 30cm Connecting Cable
  • 2x 15cm Connecting Cables
  • 2x 5cm Connecting Cable
  • 2x Flat Battery Packs 
    (requires 2x CR2032 batteries each battery pack = total 4x batteries)
  • 4x Adhesive Squares

LEGO Pieces:

  • 4x Plate 1×6 (for mounting strip lights)

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 each stud.




CAUTION: Forcing LEGO® to connect over a cable 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 the port. If a plug won’t fit easily into a port connector, do not force it.



Incorrectly inserting the connector can can result in bent pins inside the port or possible overheating of the expansion board when connected.

Connecting cable 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.



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.





OK, Let’s Begin!

Installing Lights to the Train

1.) We will start with installing lights to the front of the passenger train. First remove the front section as well as the following sections from the front carriage.






2.) We will be replacing the original power functions lights with our much brighter Bit Lights. Remove the power functions lights as per below.






3.) Take one of the White 15cm Bit Lights and then thread it through one of the the holes for one side of the headlight.



Bend the Bit Light on a slight angle so that it is shining straight ahead and then secure the light cable in place by connecting the cable under the red 1×2 plate as per below. Ensure that the cable is laid in between studs and facing the inside of the train before reconnecting the plate.




4.) Repeat the previous step to install another White 15cm Bit Light for the other headlight.






5.) Take a 6-Port Expansion Board and then connect the two Bit Light cables we just installed to the available ports.



6.) Take a 15cm Connecting Cable and connect one side to one of the available ports on the expansion board.


7.) Take a Flat Battery Packs and insert 2x CR2032 batteries into it. Connect the battery cable to the expansion board.


Turn the battery pack ‘ON’ to test the lights are working OK.


8.) Take the other end of the 15cm Connecting Cable and then bring it underneath the remote sensor.




Tuck the expansion board and excess cables underneath the remote sensor


9.) Secure cables underneath the grey and blue LEGO pieces ensuring the cables are laid neatly in between studs



Position the battery pack neatly behind the driver and then reconnect the front section of the train.



10.) Take a White Strip Light and then stick it onto one of the provided LEGO 1×6 Plates using it’s adhesive backing.




Connect the other end of the 15cm connecting cable from the front to the left port and then take a 30cm Connecting Cable and connect it to the right port.



11.) Take the roof sections we disconnected earlier and place them together and turn them upside down. Mount the Strip Light underneath in the following position.



Before we reconnect the roof, remove the following section.



12.) Remove the following section from the back of this carriage and then bring the cable across to the next carriage. Reconnect the section over the cable ensuring the cable is laid in between studs.



Reconnect the power button section we removed earlier.


13.) Remove the roof off of the next carriage followed by the front and back sections on the top.





14.) Take another White Strip Light and stick it to the base of another provided LEGO 1×6 Plate. Connect the other end of the 30cm Connecting Cable from the front carriage to the left port of the strip light and then take a 15cm Connecting Cable and connect it to the right port.



15.) Mount the strip light underneath the carriage roof in the following position.


Neaten the 30cm cable between the front and middle carriage as per below, before reconnecting the roof and top front section.




16.) Pull the other end of the 15cm Connecting Cable across to the back carriage before reconnecting the pieces on top of the back of the middle carriage.



17.) Remove the roof off the back carriage as well as the front pieces on top.




18.) Take another White Strip Light and stick it to the base of another provided LEGO 1×6 Plate. Connect the other end of the 15cm connecting cable from the middle carriage to the left port of the strip light.


Mount the strip light underneath the roof in the following position.


19.) Take the remaining White Strip Light and stick it to another provided LEGO 1×6 Plate. Take a 5cm Connecting Cable and connect it to the right port.


Connect the other end of the 5cm connecting cable to the left port on the other Strip Light we already mounted.


Mount the last strip light in the following position.


20.) Remove the back of the carriage as pictured below and then take a 5cm Connecting Cable and connect it to the spare port on the end Strip Light. Connect the other end of the cable to a 6-Port Expansion Board.





21.) Reconnect the top middle section of the roof and ensure you leave enough cable length in between carriages for the carriages to be able to turn on the railway tracks.




22.) Take 2x White 15cm Bit Lights and connect them to the expansion board. Thread the other end of the Bit Lights through the holes of the light grey technic pieces for the tail lights. Bend both ends of the Bit Lights on an angle so they are facing forward.




23.) Secure each light underneath the following LEGO pieces ensuring the cables are laid in between studs.



24.) Use 2x adhesive squares to mount the expansion board to the inside of the carriage as per below:



25.) Reconnect remaining sections of the roof and back piece.



This completes installation of the lights for the Train. Turn the battery pack on to test all is working ok before moving onto installing lights to the train station.


Installing Lights to the Train Station

1.) Remove the front crossing light and then disconnect the trans red round plate.




2.) Take a Flashing White 30cm Bit Light and then place it directly over the white stud underneath with the cable facing down. Secure the light in place by reconnecting the trans red round plate over the top.



Wind the bit light cable around the pole 2–3 times as per below


3.) Reconnect the light back to the track and then lay the cable underneath the tracks toward the train stop.


4.) Remove the other crossing light and then disconnect the trans red round plate.



Take another Flashing White 30cm Bit Light and install it using the same method as we did for the other crossing light.



5.) Wind the bit light cable around the pole 2–3 times as per below and then reconnect the crossing light to the track and thread the cable underneath the track plate toward the train stop.



6.) Turn the set around the back side and take the 6-Port Expansion board and connect the 2 lights to the ports.



7.) Disconnect the white piece from the top of the train stop sign.



8.) Take a White 15cm Bit Light and then place it facing down on top of the second stud from the left of the trans clear train stop sign (so that it shines down).


Secure the light in place by reconnecting the white piece on top.


9.) Thread the cable back underneath the trans clear train stop sign facing toward the back and then connect it to the 6-port expansion board as per below.



10.) Disassemble the base and pieces of the train stop as per below and then carefully lay the three cables in between studs before reconnecting pieces over the top to secure them in place.






11.) Take the Flat Battery Pack and insert 2x CR2032 Batteries to it then connect the battery pack cable to the expansion board.


12.) Use the provided adhesive squares to mount the expansion board underneath the base section of the train stop before reconnecting it to the st as per below




13.) Tuck the battery pack neatly underneath the train stop base and then setup your train track as desired.


This completes installation of the lighting kit for the LEGO Passenger Train and Train stop. Now turn both train and train stop lights on via their battery packs and ENJOY!




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Light My Bricks: Volvo Wheel Loader Lighting Kit


Here is the instructions document for the LEGO Volvo Wheel Loader LED lighting kit. Please read and follow the steps carefully to ensure this lighting kit is installed properly.

If you run into any issues, please refer to the online troubleshooting guide.

This user guide is also available to download in PDF format here.

Package contents:

  • 17x White 30cm Bit Lights
  • 1x 6-Port Expansion Board
  • 2x 8-Port Expansion Boards
  • 1x Multi-Effects Board
  • 3x 5cm Connecting Cables
  • 1x AA Battery Pack

LEGO Pieces:

  • 2x Trans Orange Round Plate 1×1

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 each stud.




CAUTION: Forcing LEGO® to connect over a cable 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 the port. If a plug won’t fit easily into a port connector, do not force it.



Incorrectly inserting the connector can can result in bent pins inside the port or possible overheating of the expansion board when connected.

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.





OK, Let’s Begin!

Instructions for installing this kit

1.) We will start installing lights to the front indicators. First remove these 2 sections and disassemble pieces as per below:







2.) Take a White 30cm Bit Light and then place it over the right stud of one of the black 1×2 plates. Ensure the cable for the light is facing down and then secure the light in place by reconnecting one of the triangular trans orange plates over the top.



Repeat this step to install another White 30cm Bit Light to this section, securing the light in place by reconnecting the triangular trans clear plate. Then repeat this for the next section to install another 2x White 30cm Bit Lights




3.) Reconnect both sections back to the vehicle ensuring the bit light cables are facing down.




Starting with the left side of the vehicle, bring the cables together and then loop them around the light pole and then thread them around the inside section as per below






4.) Connect the Bit Light that is installed under the trans orange plate to the 6-Port Expansion Board. To determine which cable is for the correct light, take the AA Battery pack and insert 3x AA batteries to it and then connect it to a spare port on the expansion board. Turn the battery pack on and verify you are connecting the correct light. e.g. if the trans clear plate lights up instead of the trans orange plate, then disconnect and connect the other cable.



Once you have verified that you have connected the correct light to the expansion board, disconnect the battery pack and leave the other bit light cable aside.


5.) Turn the vehicle around to the right side and then loop the cables from this side around the light pole and around the inner section as we did for the left side.





We now need to feed the cables through the middle over to the expansion board on the left side. Thread the cables back through the inner section and then pull them out from the other side as per below.



Once again, connect the correct Bit Light cable (the light underneath the trans orange plate) to the next port on the expansion board. Connect up the battery pack again to verify you have connected the correct light.



Disconnect the battery pack from the expansion board

6.) Take a 8-port Expansion Board and connect the other 2 Bit Light cables to the first available ports.




Thread both expansion boards and cables back through the inner section and then pull them out from the other side of the vehicle and then set aside.



7.) Disconnect the following section towards the back of the vehicle to give us access to the inside.





Thread both expansion boards one at a time through the inside of the vehicle and then out through the section where we removed pieces in the previous step.





8.) We will now install lights to the top headlights. First disconnect the 2 sections and then disassemble pieces as per below






Take 2x White 30cm Bit Lights and then place them together directly over the studs on the yellow 1×2 plate ensuring cables are facing down. While holding both lights over studs below, secure them in place by reconnecting the trans clear 1×2 plate over the top.



Repeat this process to install another 2x White 30cm Bit Lights to the other headlight section.


Reconnect both sections back to the front of the vehicle ensuring the cables are facing down.


9.) Pull the following section out slightly and then thread the cables on the left up through the spacing we just created. Pull the cables across the top and toward the back of the vehicle.




Pull out the back section slightly out as per below and then thread the cables down through the spacing we just created




Repeat this process for the cables on the right side




10.) Take the right 2 cables and then pull them underneath towards the left then loop them around the top left frame and then thread the cables down through in between pieces. Pull the cables down from the inside toward the left.




Thread all 4 cables from the top headlights into the next available ports on the 8-port expansion board below.


Test the headlights and trans clear indicators on the front by connecting the Battery Pack to a spare port on the 8-port expansion and verify they are working OK.



11.) Remove the AA battery pack and connect a 5cm Connecting Cable to the 8-port expansion board. Connect the other end of the 5cm cable to another 8-Port Expansion board.



Lift up the panel on the right (volvo sign) and then bring the 2x 8-port expansion boards over to this section, leaving the 6-port expansion board on the left.



12.) We will now light up the emergency light on the top of the vehicle. First remove this LEGO piece and then take a White 30cm Bit Light and then bend the cable up in a 90 degree angle.






Place the Bit Light inside where we removed the trans orange LEGO piece and then reconnect this piece over the top to secure in place. Ensure the cable is facing the back of the vehicle.



Thread the other end of the cable down in between pieces as per below.


13.) Take the Multi-Effects Board and then connect the Bit Light for the emergency light on the roof to one of the output ports (side with 2 ports). Then take another 5cm Connecting Cable and connect to the other output port. Connect the other side of the 5cm cable to a spare port on the 6-port expansion board below.





Setup the effects board to ‘emergency effect’ by connecting the AA battery pack to the output port of the effects board (side with only one port) and then adjusting the settings by flicking the switch to the middle and then adjusting the speed by turning the wheel.



Both the trans orange lights of the front indicators as well as the emergency light on the top of the vehicle should be flashing in sequence.

14.) Remove the AA battery pack and then replace with another 5cm Connecting Cable. Connect the other side of the cable to the remaining port on the first 8-port expansion board we used.



15.) We will now install lights to the back of the vehicle (on the top). First remove the 2 outer trans clear LEGO pieces as shown below.



Take a White 30cm Bit Light and then thread the connector side through the left hole. Thread the cable all the way through until the Bit Light is on the very edge and then pull the other end of the cable out through where we lifted up the panel (with the volvo sign).




Secure the Bit Light in place by connecting one of the provided LEGO trans-orange round plates over the top. You may need to bend the Bit Light slightly so that it sits flat against the edge of the hole.



Repeat this process to install another White 30cm Bit Light to the right side except this time you will need to thread the cable down across to the left side.




Secure the light in place by using another provided LEGO trans orange round plate.


Take the 2 cables from the Bit Lights we just installed and then pull them across the side to connect them to spare ports on the 6-port expansion board.




16.) We will now install lights to the remaining lights on the top. Disconnect the trans clear round plates and then thread another 2x White 30cm Bit Lights through these holes. Thread them all the way through (the same way we did for the other 2 lights) and then secure them in place by reconnecting the trans clear round plates.








Take the 2 cables from the Bit Lights we just installed and then connect them to the first few ports on the second 8-port Expansion Board.




Eliminate excess cable by winding the cables around the expansion board 3-4 times. Just ensure you do not cover the spare ports while doing so.


17.) We will now light up the break lights. First remove the L shaped piece above each break light, followed by the trans red 1×2 plate.






Take 2x White 30cm Bit Lights and then hold them together with cables facing up and place them over the 2 yellow studs. Secure the lights in place by reconnecting the trans red 1×2 plate over the top of them.



Bring the 2 cables over in between the blue pieces and then reconnect the L shaped piece over the top.



Pull the cable down from in between this section



To eliminate excess cable, thread the cable up and then back around 3–4 times





Once you have eliminated as much slack as possible, thread the cables up and behind the back left panel before connecting them to the next available ports on the second 8-port Expansion Board.



18.) Take another 2x White 30cm Bit Lights and install them to the right break lights using the same method as we did previously.





Eliminate excess cable by looping the cables around this section 2 times before threading them through the middle and out through the other side.






19.) Connect the 2 cables to the next available ports on the 8-port expansion board then connect the AA battery pack to the remaining port.



Turn on and verify all lights (front and back) are working OK.


20.) Neatly place all the cables and expansion boards inside the vehicle, followed by the AA battery pack toward the back. Ensure the battery pack switch is accessible.



Reconnect the panel we removed in step 7.



Ensure all components are neatly hidden before closing the back left panel.



This finally completes installation of the Volvo L350F Wheel Loader Light Kit. To turn on, simply lift up the back left panel to access the battery switch.

ENJOY!



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Light My Bricks : LEGO The SHIELD Helicarrier Lighting Kit

Here is the instructions document for the LEGO The SHIELD Helicarrier LED lighting kit. Please read and follow the steps carefully to ensure this lighting kit is installed properly.

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. These instructions can be downloaded in PDF format here

 

Package contents:

  • 3x White Strip Lights
  • 8x Blue Strip Lights
  • 17x White 30cm Bit Lights
  • 1x Flashing White 30cm Bit Light
  • 1x Multi-Effects Board (3-effects)
  • 3x 6-Port Expansion Boards
  • 2x 12-Port Expansion Boards
  • 5x 5cm Connecting Cables
  • 11x 15cm Connecting Cables
  • 8x Adhesive Squares
  • 1x AA Battery Pack (requires 3x AA Batteries)
LEGO Pieces
  • 3x Plate 1×6
  • 1x Plate 6×6
  • 1x Brick 2×2

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 each stud.
CAUTION: Forcing LEGO® to connect over a cable can result in damaging the cable and light.

Connecting cable 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.

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 the port. If a plug won’t fit easily into a port connector, do not force it.
WARNING: Incorrectly inserting the connector can result in bent pins inside the port or possible overheating of the expansion board when connected.

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.
OK, Let’s Begin!

Instructions for installing this kit

1.) We will first install lights to the 2 jets at the back of the helicarrier. First remove the following sections from above then turn around to the back to remove the jet sections.
2.) Take one of the back jet sections and then disassemble and remove the following LEGO pieces.
Take the left plate of trans-orange plates and remove them, then take a White 30cm Bit Light and place it directly over the following stud as per below:
Ensure the cable is facing toward the top left, then secure the Bit Light in place by reconnecting one of the trans-orange plates over the top.
Install another 2x White 30cm Bit Lights to the below studs, following the same method we just used.
To install a Bit Light to the trans orange plate that connects to the “hole”, take another White 30cm Bit Light and then bend it up on a 90 degree angle and the place it inside the “hole” as per below:
Reconnect the trans-orange plate over the top (upside down) ensuring the cable is facing the same way as the below image.
Take all the cables from the Bit Lights we just installed and then twist/wind them together so they form one large cable.
Thread the cables all the way through from the outside toward the back (via the space behind) and then reconnect one of the LEGO sections we removed earlier.
We can now reconnect in place the dark grey plate with bit lights installed.
Follow this same method to install another 4x White 30cm Bit Lights to the dark grey plate on the right side of this section.
Reconnect pieces we removed earlier.
Take the 2 groups of cables and then pull them behind and twist/wind them together.
This completes installation of lights to one of the back jet sections. Now, using the same method, install another 8x White 30cm Bit Lights to the next back jet section.
3.) Remove the following LEGO road plates and other sections from the top of the helicarrier.
Reconnect one of the back jets and then loop the cable behind and then thread back up into the gap underneath which leads back into the inside of the helicarrier.
Connect all the cables to a 12-port Expansion Board
Take a 5cm connecting cable and then connect this to a spare port on the expansion board.
Repeat this step to reconnect the other back jet to the helicarrier, then connect the cables to another 12-port Expansion Board as well as another 5cm connecting cable.
4.) Connect the two 12-port expansion boards (with the other end of each 5cm cable) to the each “output” port on the Multi-Effects Board (side with 2 ports). Take another 5cm connecting cable and then connect it to a 6-port Expansion Board. Connect the other end of this 5cm connecting cable to the “input” port on the Multi Effects Board.
We can now test the lights we have installed with the chosen effect to ensure all is working ok. To do this, take the AA Battery pack and insert 3x AA batteries to it. Connect the battery pack cable to a spare port on the expansion board and then turn on and check that all lights on the back jets are working. Flick the switch on the effects board to far right for the ‘flicker’ effect (or choose your desired effect). You can adjust the speed of the effect by turning the wheel on the effects board.
Once you are happy with the speed of the effect, disconnect the battery pack and then move onto the next step. 5.) We will now install lights to light up the 2 back propeller sections. First take a 15cm connecting cable and connect it to the 6-port expansion board we connected earlier. Thread the other end of the cable through the following hole on the back left, which leads to the inside of back left propeller. Pull the cable up from underneath the inside of the propeller.
Disconnect the propeller section by pulling it out and then downward to remove it from underneath.
6.) Take a Blue Strip Light and then connect the 15cm cable we pulled through to the right port. Take another Blue Strip Light and 15cm connecting cable and connect them to the first Blue Strip Light as per below.
Using the adhesive backing for each strip light, stick them to the sides on the inside of this section.
To eliminate excess cable from showing, remove the octagon ring and then secure the cables underneath the following plates (disconnect plate, lay cable between stud, reconnect plate).
Reconnect the octagon ring and then reconnect the propeller.
We will now install another 2 blue lights to the back right propeller section. Take another 15cm connecting cable and connect to the 6-port expansion board, then thread other end through one of the holes which leads inside to the right propeller.
Remove the propeller.
Take 2x Blue Strip Lights and connect them together using another 15cm connecting cable. Connect the 15cm cable we threaded through to one of the Blue Strip Lights and then stick them to the sides on the inside in the following position.
Eliminate excess cable by connecting under LEGO plates and then reconnect propeller.
Connect the battery pack to the 6-port expansion and check that the propeller lights are working OK.
7.) Remove another LEGO road plate and then take another 15cm connecting cable and connect it to the 6-port expansion board. This cable will be used to connect this sections of lights to the front half of the helicarrier.
8.) We will now mount the AA Battery pack in a fixed position. First locate the following provided LEGO pieces: 6×6 Plate and 2×2 Brick. (colours may vary)
Connect the 2×2 brick to the following position inside the back of the helicarrier.
Take 4x adhesive squares and stick them to the following studs on the 6×6 plate, then connect the plate to the 2×2 brick as per below.
Place the AA Battery Pack on top of the 6×6 plate and secure down ensuring it is well mounted to the plate underneath.
Thread the battery pack cable back inside and then pull up from the inside and then connect it to the 6-port expansion board.
9.) Reconnect back the right LEGO road plate we removed earlier, followed by surrounding LEGO sections.
Connect another 15cm connecting cable to the 6-port expansion board then reconnect the left LEGO road plate ensuring both 15cm cables are still accessible.
10.) Take another 2x 6-port Expansion Boards and connect each of the 15cm cables we pulled through to one expansion board.
Remove the LEGO Road section with the SHIELD logo on it.
11.) We will now install lights to the front left propeller section. First remove the propeller and then take a 15cm connecting cable and connect it to one of the 6-port expansion boards below.
Thread the other end of this cable through one of the holes that leads to the inside of the left propeller section. Pull the cable up from the inside.
Take 2x Blue Strip Lights and connect them together using another 15cm connecting cable. Connect the other end of the 15cm cable from the inside to one of the Blue Strip Lights before sticking both strip lights to the sides of the inside of this section.
Eliminate excess cable by laying them underneath LEGO pieces then reconnect the propeller.
12.) We will now install another 2 blue lights to the front left propeller section. Turn the helicarrier over for easier access, then remove the propeller.
Connect another 15cm connecting cable to the same expansion board as in the previous step.
Follow previous steps to install another 2x Blue Strip Lights (and another 15cm connecting cable) to the front left propeller section.
Once all the propeller lights have been installed, turn on the battery pack to verify all is working OK.
13.) We will now install lights for the front part of the helicarrier. First take another 15cm connecting cable and connect it to the same expansion board used in the previous step.
Take 2x White Strip Lights and then stick them onto provided LEGO plates 1×6. Connect the 2 Strip Lights together using a 5cm connecting cable
stick the strip lights to LEGO plates using adhesive backing
Take the LEGO Road plate section (with logo on the top) and then turn over to allow us to mount the 2x White Strip Lights underneath in the following position. Before mounting strip lights, connect the other end of the 15cm cable from expansion board to one of the White Strip Lights.
Reconnect the Road Plate and then turn on the battery pack to verify these lights are working OK
14.) Locate the other 6-port expansion board (which we connected in step 10) and then take a 5cm connecting cable and connect it to a White Strip Light (after sticking onto provided LEGO 1×6 plate). Connect the other end of the 5cm cable to the 6-port expansion board we located.
Set these components aside for now as we will connect these later. 15.) We will now install lights to the control room section that is positioned on the top of the helicarrier. First remove the window section.
Take a White 30cm Bit Light and then mount it to the top of the inside of the window using an adhesive square. Reconnect the window with bit light installed and ensure the cable is laid behind. The Bit Light should be shining down.
Turn over to the other side and then secure the bit light cable by disconnecting and reconnecting plates over the top.
Ensure cable is laid in between studs
Remove the satellite dish section and then take a Flashing White 30cm Bit Light and place it directly over the stud underneath. Secure the bit light in place by reconnecting the satellite dish section over the top. Ensure the cable is also laid behind.
Turn over to the other side and then lay the cable behind pieces at the back.
16.) Take the entire upper road section and then turn over so we can access underneath.
Locate the White Strip Light and 6-port expansion board from step 14 and mount them (using 2x adhesive squares) to the following positions underneath.
Take the control room section and then place it on top of the helicarrier towards the right and connect both the Bit Light cables from the control room to the 6-port expansion board.
Securely reconnect the entire upper road section and then reconnect the control room on top ensuring you neatly lay the cables behind.
Ensure cables from the control room are neatly laid in between and underneath the upper road section
It’s now time to finally turn on the battery pack to allow us to neaten up cabling underneath the upper road section. Lay the cables towards the side as much as possible before reconnecting the remaining LEGO road plate to secure cables and prevent them from being obviously seen.
Well done! You have finally completed installation of the SHIELD Helicarrier Lighting Kit. Turn on and ENJOY!
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Light My Bricks: Ferrari F40 LED Lighting Kit



Here is the instructions document for the LEGO Ferrari F40 LED lighting kit. Please read and follow the steps carefully to ensure this lighting kit is installed properly.

If you run into any issues, please refer to the troubleshooting guide.

Package contents:

  • 10x White 15cm Bit Lights
  • 1x 6-port Expansion Board
  • 1x 8-port Expansion Board
  • 1x 30cm Connecting Cable
  • 1 x Round Battery Pack (2x CR2032 Batteries Required)
  • 6x Adhesive Squares

Extra Lego Pieces

  • 2x Plate 1×2 Red
  • 2x Plate 1×2 Trans Clear
  • 2x Round Tile 1×1 Trans Red
  • 2x Round Tile 1×1 Trans Orange

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 each stud.




CAUTION: Forcing LEGO® to connect over a cable 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 the port. If a plug won’t fit easily into a port connector, do not force it.

Incorrectly inserting the connector can can result in bent pins inside the port or possible overheating of the expansion board when connected.



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.





OK, Let’s Begin!

Instructions for installing this kit

1.) We will start with installation of the headlights. Lift each section up and then remove the following LEGO pieces.




Take a White 15cm Bit Light and then place it directly over the light grey stud as per below. Ensure the cable is facing behind before reconnectong the trans clear plates over the top to secure the Bit Light in place.



Thread the other end of the cable through to behind and then lift up the bonnet to pull the cable through.



Close the bonnet and ensure cable is neatly placed as per below.


2.) Use the above method to install another White 15cm Bit Light to the right side.





3.) We will now install the main headlights. Remove the following LEGO pieces from the left side to allow you to remove the head light section:






Remove the same LEGO pieces from the right side to allow you to remove the 2nd headlight section.


Disassemble pieces and have the following LEGO pieces from this light kit ready:



Connect the 2x Red Lego 1×2 plates to replace the original 2×2 plates and then Connect the 2x headlight pieces over the top.



4.) Take 2x White 15cm Bit Lights and place them directly over the red studs with the cables facing down. Secure the 2 bit lights in place by connecting one of the Trans Clear Lego 1×2 plates over the top.




Repeat this step to install another 2x White 15cm Bit Lights to the other main headlight.


5.) Take the left main headlight and then tuck bit light cables underneath before reconnecting it to the car.



Repeat this step to reconnect the right main headlight.


Reconnect LEGO pieces we removed from the side and top of the bonnet.




6.) Take the 8-port Expansion Board and then connect all the Bit Light cables to the available ports.



We can now test the lights we have installed so far. To do so, take the Round Battery Pack and insert 2x CR2032 batteries to it. Please ensure batteries are connected correctly (with ‘-’ side facing down toward the battery pack springs). Connect the battery pack cable to the spare port of the expansion board, turn on and verify lights are working.




Disconnect battery pack and proceed to the next step.

8.) We now need to eliminate excess cable before placing the expansion board underneath. To do this, wind cables around the expansion board 2–3 times as shown below.



Take 4x Adhesive squares and then stick 2 of them directly on top of each other and then stick them underneath the expansion board on each side.



Mount the expansion board to the section underneath the bonnet as per below.


9.) Take a 30cm connecting cable and connect it to the spare port on the expansion board and then thread the other end of the cable through the hole of the Lego brick which leads to the inside of the car.





We can now close the bonnet and move onto installing tail lights.


10.) Remove the following sections from the back of the car, followed by the 4x LEGO trans coloured dishes.








11.) Take a White 15cm Bit Light and place it directly over the the black stud on the far left. Secure the Bit Light in place by reconnecting the trans-orange coloured dish directly over the top.



Repeat this step to install another White 15cm Bit Light to the next tail light along, securing it in place by reconnecting the trans-red coloured dish over the top.



Locate the provided LEGO round tiles (2x trans orange and 2x trans red). Take 1 of each colour and connect them over dishes we have just installed bit lights to.



Install another 2x White 15cm Bit Lights to the right section and then connect the remaining 2 LEGO round tiles.


12.) Lift up the trunk of the car and then take the cables from each side and then pull them behind before connecting them to a 6-port Expansion Board





Loop the cables behind the light grey plates


Repeat this step to lay cables from the right side behind and loop them underneath the light grey plates on the right side before connecting them to the 6-port Expansion Board.




13.) Take 2x Adhesive Squares and stick them underneath the expansion board. Mount the expansion board underneath the trunk of the car in the following position.




14.) Neatly lay cables to the side and in between LEGO studs before reconnecting the LEGO sections removed earlier over the top.







15.) Take the round battery pack and then place it in the passenger side of the car. Thread the battery pack cable through the spacing behind which leads to the back of the car and then connect the cable to a spare port on the 6-port expansion board.





16.) Take the other end of the 30cm connecting cable we threaded through from the front bonet and then thread it through to the back of the car in between black and red sections.



Pull cable all the way through and then connect to the last available port on the 6-port expansion board.



Pull the excess cable back so that it does not get caught when opening and closing the trunk.



Tuck the excess cable in between the side of the car as per below.


This finally completes installation of the LEGO Ferrari F40 Lighting Kit. Turn your lighting kit on via the battery pack and ENJOY!




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Light My Bricks: Porsche 911 GT3 RS

Please read and follow the instructions carefully to ensure this lighting kit is installed properly.

If you run into any issues, please refer to the troubleshooting guide.

To ensure a trouble-free installation of your light kit, please read and follow each step carefully. These instructions can be downloaded in PDF format here

 

Package contents:

  • 16x White 15cm Bit Lights
  • 1x LED Strip Light
  • 1x 50cm Connecting Cable
  • 2x 30cm Connecting Cables
  • 6x Adhesive Squares
  • 1x 6-port Expansion Board
  • 1x 8-port Expansion Board
  • 1x 12-port Expansion Board
  • 1x AA Battery Pack (Requires 3x AA Batteries)

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 each stud.

CAUTION: Forcing LEGO® to connect over a cable can result in damaging the cable and light.

Connecting cable 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.

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 the port. If a plug won’t fit easily into a port connector, do not force it.

WARNING: Incorrectly inserting the connector can result in bent pins inside the port or possible overheating of the expansion board when connected.

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.

OK, Let’s Begin!

Instructions for installing this kit

Let’s start at the back of the vehicle. Grab the 12 Port Expansion Board and move the car around so you have easy access to the boot.

There are a few options for mounting the 12 Port Expansion Board. I am going to mount mine on top of the 1 x 4 tile. If you have applied a sticker to this piece, you may want to mount the expansion board in one of the other positions shown in the photos above.

Grab some Adhesive Squares and peel the top off one of them.

Remove it from the base and stick it on the car where you want to mount your 12 Port Expansion Board.

Grab another Adhesive Square and peel it like the previous one. Also stick it where you want the 12 Port Expansion Board to be.
Mount the 12 Port Expansion Board on top the Adhesive Squares.

When working on the rear lights, I found it useful to prop the car up on a couple of small boxes which made it easier for me to access the pieces I needed.
I will go through the steps for installing LEDs on the right hand side of the car. When finished, repeat the same steps for the left hand side of the car.

Look for the Trans-Red Bionicle 1 x 3 Tooth with Axle Hole piece. Gently pry apart the orange technic pieces above and below it.

Grab a White 15cm Bit Light and feed it down through the boot and out near the Trans-Red Bionicle 1 x 3 Tooth with Axle Hole piece.

Jiggle and manoeuvre the LED until it is face down and inside the Trans-Red Bionicle 1 x 3 Tooth with Axle Hole piece.

Pinch the technic pieces that you previously separated back together.

Remove the orange technic fairing piece that sits above the brake light. Do this by pulling it backwards towards you.

Grab the plug end if the White 15cm Bit Light and feed it through a side hole in the black technic liftarm piece.

Plug the White 15cm Bit Light into an available port on the 12 Port Expansion Board. I have chosen the furthest port on the left to minimise the amount of slack in the wire.

There are two sets of transparent pieces on each side of the car that represent brake lights. Remove the set furthest from the centre of the car (in this instance, the set on the right).

There are now two blue technic 1/2 pins visible. Grab a White 15cm Bit Light and feed the white plug end through the blue technic 1/2 pin furthest from the centre of the car.

The wire will likely run through and out the bottom of the car which is fine.

Grab the top of the LED on the White 15cm Bit Light and carefully bend it so that it faces upwards. You want it to sit flat on top of the blue technic 1/2 pin.

The blue technic 1/2 pins sit inside a black L-Shaped technic lift arm. There is a black technic pin in the corner of the black L-Shaped technic lift arm. Grab a White 15cm Bit Light and rest it on top of the black technic pin with the yellow LED element facing upwards.
Hold this White 15cm Bit Light in place and…..

Replace the transparent pieces that represent brake lights. Each White 15cm Bit Light LED will sit comfortably inside the cavity of the Lego plate being fixed on top of it. No extra resistance should be encountered when refitting the brake light pieces.

Remove the other set of transparent pieces the represent brake lights.

Again, two blue technic 1/2 pins will now be exposed. Grab a White 15cm Bit Light and feed the white plug end through the blue technic 1/2 pin closest to the centre of the car.
Let the cable run down underneath the car.

Grab the top of the LED on the White 15cm Bit Light and carefully bend it so that it faces upwards. You want it to sit flat on top of the blue technic 1/2 pin.

Grab a White 15cm Bit Light and feed the white plug end through the available gap between the orange technic liftarm (that holds the blue 1/2 technic pins) and the black technic liftarm that runs back towards the engine.

Rest the LED end of the White 15cm Bit Light on top of the black technic pin in the orange technic liftarm piece. Make sure the yellow LED element facing upwards.
Hold this White 15cm Bit Light in place and…..

Replace the transparent brake light pieces. Each White 15cm Bit Light LED will sit comfortably inside the cavity of the Lego plate being fixed on top of it. No extra resistance should be encountered when refitting the brake light pieces.

You will have four White 15cm Bit Lights that need to be plugged into the 12 Port Expansion Board. Two are likely to be easily accessible and the other two have run down under the car.
Gather the wires one at a time and feed them through the black technic liftarm piece. Wrap them around the black technic liftarm piece as appropriate to consume any slack in the wires.

Plug the wires into available ports on the 12 Port Expansion Board.

Repeat the process for all remaining wires. When you have finished this side, there should be five wires plugged into the 12 Port Expansion Board.

Repeat the above process for the lights on the left hand side of the car.

When both sides are wired up, your boot will look something like the pictures above.

Replace the orange technic fairing pieces on both sides .

Close up the boot, take the car off blocks and turn it around so we can start on the front.

Open up the bonnet and grab the 8 Port Expansion Board and a couple of Adhesive Squares.

Turn the 8 Port Expansion Board face down, peel the two Adhesive Squares and stick them on to the 8 Port Expansion Board.
Remove the top bits of paper to expose the other sticky side of the Adhesive Squares.

Mount the 8 Port Expansion Board on top of the rectangle technic piece as shown in the picture above.

I will go through the steps for installing LEDs on the right hand side of the car. When finished, repeat the same steps for the left hand side of the car.

Pinch the orange technic fairing piece as seen on the picture above and remove it by pulling it towards you. Other pieces attached to this piece, including transparent plates and tiles, will come out with the technic fairing piece.

Detach the orange technic fairing piece from the other pieces.

Hold on to the transparent plates and tiles and remove them from the black plate they are attached to.
The transparent slope piece and plate it is attached to will probably stay in place, which is ok.

Grab a White 15cm Bit Light and feed it through the black technic pin with stop bush.

Gently bend the end of the White 15cm Bit Light so that it will sit flat inside the black technic pin with stop bush.

Reattach the transparent plates and tile.

Reattach the orange technic fairing piece.

Run the plug end of the cable into the car first as you prepare to replace the orange technic fairing piece and attached pieces.

Reattach the orange technic fairing piece and attached pieces.

Grab the plug end of the White 15cm Bit Light and feed it through available holes in the side of the black technic lift arms as seen in the picture above.

Now run the plug end of the White 15cm Bit Light up and through the double size holes on the black technic liftarms near the 8 Port Expansion Board.

Plug the White 15cm Bit Light into and available port on the 8 Port Expansion Board.

Remove the transparent headlight piece. The other transparent pieces under it should come off as well, but if they don’t, remove them also.

There are two blue technic 1/2 pins now visible.
Grab a White 15cm Bit Light and feed the plug end through the top blue technic 1/2 pin piece.

Carefully bend the end of the LED element so that it will sit flat on top of the blue technic 1/2 pin when it is pulled through.

Grab another White 15cm Bit Light and feed it through the bottom blue technic 1/2 pin.
Carefully bend the end of the LED element so that it will sit flat on top of the blue technic 1/2 pin when it is pulled through.

Reattach the transparent headlight piece, including the pieces under it.
Each White 15cm Bit Light LED will sit comfortably inside the cavity of the Lego plate being fixed on top of it. No extra resistance should be encountered when refitting these pieces.

Run the plug ends of the White 15cm Bit Lights we just installed up and through the double size holes on the black technic liftarms near the 8 Port Expansion Board.

Wrap them around the black technic liftarms and feed them through the double size holes again (to consume the slack in the wires).
Plug them into available ports on the 8 Port Expansion Board.

Repeat the above process for the lights on the left hand side of the car.

When both sides are wired up, your boot will look something like the pictures above.

Remove the stylish Porsche suitcase.

Grab the 30cm Extension Cable and plug it in to an available port on the 8 Port Expansion Board.

Feed the other end of the 30cm Extention Cable through the centre hole in the bottom of the same rectangle technic piece that the 8 Port Expansion Board is attached to.
Look for the cable coming through to the bottom of the car. Gently pull it through.

Lie the car on its side so you can access the bottom of it.

Feed the 30cm Extension Cable through available centre holes in the rectangle technic piece near where the cable has come down.

Pull the 30cm Extension Cable through and feed it through the available centre holes in the rectangle technic piece that is roughly in the centre of the car.

Grab the 6 Port Expansion Board and a couple of Adhesive Squares.
Turn the 6 Port Expansion Board face down.

Peel the Adhesive Squares off the base and stick them to the back of the 6 Port Expansion Board.
Remove the top bits of paper to expose the other sticky side of the Adhesive Squares.

Stick the 6 Port Expansion Board on to the side of the 1 x 3 black technic liftarm, which is inside the rectangle technic piece that is roughly in the centre of the car.

Grab the 30cm Extension Cable and plug it into the best port on the 6 Port Expansion Board that leaves the least amount of slack in the cable.

Sit the car upright again and move it around so you can access the boot.

Open the boot, grab the 50cm Extension Cable and plug it into an available port on the 12 Port Expansion Board.

Feed the other end of the 50cm Extension Cable underneath the black technic pieces that are joined with the red technic axle.

Pull the cable through and then feed it down through the hole in the side of the technic rectangle piece.

Keep feeding the cable through and as it comes out the bottom of the car, pull it through until you can feel a tiny bit of resistance from pulling.

Close the boot and lie the car down so you can access underneath the car.

Grab the end of the 50cm Connecting Cable and feed it through the holes in the side of the technic panel plate. Run the cable from the outside of the technic panel plate towards the centre of the car.

Now run the 50cm Connecting Cable towards the front of the car.
Feed the cable through the side holes of the black technic panel plate.

Continue to feed the 50cm Connecting Cable through the 1 x 3 black technic liftarm and into the technic rectangle piece.

Pull the wire through and it should reach somewhere near the 6 Port Expansion Board.

Feed the 50cm Connecting Cable through the centre hole in the side of the technic rectangle piece that has the 6 Port Expansion Board in it.

Depending how much excess cable you have, wrap the 50cm Connecting Cable around the technic rectangle piece and feed it through the centre hole again.

Plug the 50cm Connecting Cable into the 6 Port Expansion Board.

Grab the other 30cm Connecting Cable and connect it to an available port on the 6 Port Expansion Board.

Feed the 30cm Connecting Cable up through the available hole in the side of the technic rectangle piece. The cable runs vertically up and away from the 6 Port Expansion Board.

The 30cm Connecting Cable will feed through the black technic liftarm and the black technic panel plate above the technic rectangle piece.
The black technic panel plate is the footwell when looking inside the vehicle.

Set the car on its wheels again and open the door.
Look for the other end of the 30cm Connecting Cable and pull it through.

Run the 30cm Connecting Cable back towards the centre of the car making sure it goes underneath the steering CV joint pieces (these are the light grey pieces near the floor that turn when you turn the steering wheel).

Run the 30cm Connecting Cable in between the drivers seat and centre console. Pull it out the back “window” above where the two orange technic liftarms cross over.

Feed the 30cm Connecting Cable through an available hole in the orange technic liftarm that runs underneath the roof line.

Pull the 30cm Connecting Cable out through the back “window” again and loop it back through the same orange technic liftarm.

Grab the Strip Light.

Connect the Strip Light to the 30cm Connecting Cable.
(In hind sight, it would be easier to pull the cable out the back “window” again and connect the strip light to it while it is outside the car.)

We are going to stick the strip light to the very centre of the roof which is seen by the gap in the orange technic panel plate.

Peel the adhesive backing off the Strip Light.
Pass the strip light through to the cabin and stick it to the roof.

Grab the AA Battery Pack and give yourself access to the back of the vehicle.

Rest the AA Battery Pack on the back of the car between the rear “window” and the boot.
Open the boot.

Feed the AA Battery Pack wire underneath the boot and plug it in to the last available port on the 12 Port Expansion Board.

Now all you need to do is put the batteries in, turn the AA Battery Pack on and enjoy the lights!!

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Light My Bricks : Caterham LED Lighting Kit



Here is the instructions document for the LEGO Caterham LED lighting kit. Please read and follow the steps carefully to ensure this lighting kit is installed properly.

Package contents:

  • 4x White Bit Lights (with 30cm cable)
  • 6x White Bit Lights (with 15 cm cable)
  • 1x 12-port Expansion Board
  • 1x Flat Battery Pack (2x CR2032 Batteries Required)

Extra LEGO Pieces

  • 3x LEGO Trans Red 1×1 plates
  • 3x LEGO Trans Clear 1×1 plates

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 each stud.




CAUTION: Forcing LEGO® to connect over a cable 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 the port. If a plug won’t fit easily into a port connector, do not force it.

Incorrectly inserting the connector can result in bent pins inside the port or possible overheating of the expansion board when connected.



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.





OK, Let’s Begin!

Instructions for installing this kit

1.) We will install bit lights to the headlights and blinkers first. Start by removing the headlight sections and disassemble the pieces as per below:





2.) We will first install lights to each blinker. Disassemble pieces of the blinkers and then take one White Bit Light 30cm and thread the connector side through the large hole of the black LEGO cone. Pull the cable all the way through from the other side until the LED component is right up inside the LEGO cone.





Secure the bit light in place by reconnecting the trans orange round plate. Reconnect the light grey LEGO piece to the other side and then reconnect this section back.




3.) Take another White Bit Light 30cm and place the LED component part in the centre of the black round LEGO piece. With the cable facing downward, reconnect the trans clear round LEGO piece over the top ensuring the LED component sits securely in the centre.




Reconnect the headlight section back on top of the blinker and then reconnect this whole section back to the left side of the Caterham.



Repeats step 2 and 3 to install another 2x White Bit Lights 30cm to the other side’s headlight and blinker.


4.) We will now lay the cables through to the back of the vehicle. Start by removing the bonnet section as well as the yellow pieces along the side.




Carefully lay the cables in between studs and then secure them by reconnecting the yellow pieces over the top.



5.) Thread the cables down underneath the vehicle, and then thread the cable back up from underneath as per below.




6.) Remove the passenger seat as well as the LEGO pieces behind to allow us to bring the cables to the back of the vehicle.




7.) Take the 12-port expansion board and connect the cables we have just brought over into the port closest to that side.


8.)Reconnect the seat and then lay the cables underneath and in between studs before then reconnecting pieces over the top.





Hide the rest of the cables along the sides underneath the yellow and black LEGO pieces ensuring you lay them in between studs.



9.) Turn the vehicle around and do the same for the headlight and blinkers on the drivers side using the same method we did in the previous step.













10.)Reconnect the bonnet section of the Caterham


11.) We will now move onto installing lights to the back of the Caterham. Note: We will be required to swap out a few of the LEGO tiles to enable us to install our bit lights underneath.


First remove the middle section as well as the 2 side sections as per below.




12.) We will start with the right side first. Remove the trans red and white tiles.


Take one White Bit Light 15cm and place the LED component directly over the black stud to the far right. Ensure the cable is facing toward the left and underneath the stud in the middle, then connect the trans clear 1×1 plate (provided in this kit) directly over the top.



Take another White Bit Light 15cm and place the LED component directly over the black stud in the middle. Ensure the cable is facing toward the left and this time, above the black stud to the left and then connect the trans red 1×1 plate (provided in this kit) directly over the top.


With the 2 cables underneath and above the black stud furthest to the left, reconnect the trans clear tile (original piece) directly over the top.


13.) Disconnect the grey LEGO piece underneath and then pull the two cables underneath and then and then upward. Reconnect the grey piece over the top to secure the cables down before reconnecting the whole section back to the Caterham.






14.) Repeat the previous 2 steps to install another 2x White Bit Light 15cm to the left section of the back of the Caterham again, swapping out the trans red and white tiles with the provided trans red and white plates.



15.) Take the middle section and then remove both the trans red and white tiles.



Take another White Bit Light 15cm and place the LED component over the left black stud and with the cable facing down, connect the trans clear plate (provided in this kit) directly over the top.



Repeat this step to install another White Bit Light 15cm to the right side of the middle section this time, using the trans red plate (provided in this kit) to connect directly over the top.


16.) Turn this middle section over and the bring the 2 cables up and then disconnect and reconnect the blue lego plate over the top.



17.) Reconnect the middle section back to the back of the Caterham ensuring the cables are all neatly tucked in behind the back then disconnect the two headlight and blinker cables from each side of the expansion board.




18.) Connect the two cables from the middle back section into each side of the expansion board then wind them around the expansion board twice.



19.) Now take the cables from the back left and right sections (4 cables) and then connect them to the next available ports on each side of the expansion board. Wind them around the expansion board (along with the first 2 cables we connected) another 2 times or until we have about 4–5cm of slack.



19.) Reconnect the cables from the 2 headlights and 2 blinker cables we removed earlier to each side of the expansion board.


20.) Take the flat battery pack and insert 2x CR2032 batteries into it. Connect the battery pack cable into one of the available ports of the expansion board.


21.) Neatly place the expansion board and cables into the back of the boot. The expansion board should fit exactly in the below position.


Neatly place the battery pack on top ensuring you tuck in the battery cable underneath.


22.) Reconnect the sections of the back which we removed earlier.


This now completes installation of your LEGO Caterham LED Lighting Kit. Now turn on and enjoy!



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Light My Bricks : Volkswagen Beetle LED Lighting Kit

The following page is the instructions for the Light My Bricks Volkswagen Beetle (10252) LED light kit.

To ensure a trouble-free 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.

To download this instructions guide in PDF format please click here.

Please note: This page lists instructions for the LED light kit only. If you are wishing to purchase the Light My Bricks LEGO Volkswagen Beetle (10252) LED light kit , please click here to view the product page

Package contents:

  • 4x White 30cm Bit Lights
  • 2x White 15cm Bit Lights
  • 1x 8-port Expansion Board
  • 1x USB Power Cable –

USB Power Cable has replaced Flat & Round Battery Packs (CR2032) as of June 2022 due to child safety regulations. Please use the USB Power Cable in place of the Battery Pack.

Assorted Bricks

  • 2x LEGO Trans Red 1×1 plates

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 each stud.

CAUTION: Forcing LEGO® to connect over a cable 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 the port. If a plug won’t fit easily into a port connector, do not force it.

Incorrectly inserting the connector can can result in bent pins inside the port or possible overheating of the expansion board when connected.

Connecting cable 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.

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.

OK, Let’s Begin!

Instructions for installing this kit

1.) We will start with installation of the headlights.

First remove the headlight sections as well as the indicator light sections and then disassemble these sections as per below.

2.) Take one of the bit lights with 30 cm cable and place the LED component part directly over the stud of the headlight. Ensure it is facing the correct way up and then secure it in place by reconnecting the trans dish piece over the top.

Reconnect this section back to the car ensuring the cable is facing inside of the bonnet.

3.) Remove the blue piece next to where the indicator light was and then take another bit light with 30cm cable and place it directly over the blue stud as per below.

Secure the bit light in place by reconnecting the indicator light piece directly over the top, ensuring the cable is facing toward the inside of the bonnet. Reconnect the blue piece we removed earlier ensuring the cable underneath is laid in between studs.

4.) Remove the spare tyre from the inside and then thread the 2 cables down underneath the car. Lift the car up and then using one cable at a time, thread the cable through holes of the LEGO pieces down towards the back of the car.

6.) Repeat the above process to install another 2 bit lights with 30cm cables to the left section of the front of the car.

7.) Place the tyre back inside and then close the bonnet.

8.) Take all 4 cables from underneath of the car and then connect them to the ports on the 8-port expansion board. To eliminate excess cables, wind the cables around the expansion board.

9.) We will now install the tail lights.

Start by removing the wheel, the blue LEGO piece on the right of the wheel, followed by the tail light section as per below.

10.) Remove the original trans red tile and discard. We are unable to install a bit light underneath this particular tile as it is flat.

Take one bit light with 15cm cable and place the LED component directly over the top of the grey stud. Ensure the LED component is facing the correct way up and then secure it in place by connecting the trans red 1×1 plate (provided in this kit) directly over the top. Ensure the cable is facing toward the left, as pictured below.

11.) Reconnect this tail light section with bit light installed back to the Beetle.

12.) Thread the cable across and then inside the spacing between the black and grey bricks. Lift the grey bricks where the wheel axle is and then secure the cable in place by reconnecting the grey bricks back over the top.

13.) Ensure the cable is laid between studs before then reconnecting the wheel and blue piece on the right of the wheel.

14.) Pull the cable from the tail light down from underneath the car and then connect this to the next available port on the expansion board.

15.) Turn the car over and then follow the previous steps to install another bit light to the right tail light.

16.) Thread the cable underneath the wheel axle like we did for the tail light on the other side, and then connect the cable into the next available port on the expansion board.

17.) Before we reconnect the wheel, remove the following pieces which make up the right back door.

18.) Take the Flat Battery Pack and insert 2x CR2032 batteries to it. Place it behind the back seat in the following position, with the cable facing the same way.

Important Note:
USB Power Cable has replaced Flat & Round Battery Packs (CR2032) as of June 2022 due to child safety regulations. Please use the USB Power Cable in place of the Battery Pack.

If you are using the USB Power Cable, you will be unable to hide the power source within the Beetle. Therefore, you will need to run the USB Power Cable out from beneath the car (where the disconnected wheel is).

19.) Thread the cable down the side and then underneath the car through the same spacing where we threaded the tail light. Connect the cable to the next available port on the expansion board.

20.) Reconnect the pieces we removed which make up the right back door and then reconnect the wheel and surrounding pieces.

21.) Wind any remaining excess cables around the expansion board and then tuck everything in underneath the car in the following space.

This finally completes installation of the VW Beetle Light Kit. We hope you enjoy your light kit.

We Thank YOU for purchasing this Light Kit!

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Light My Bricks : Ghostbusters Ecto-1 & 2 75828 LED Lighting Kit

Here is the instructions document for the Lego Ecto-1 & 2 set 75828 LED lighting kit. Please read and follow the steps carefully to ensure this lighting kit is installed properly.

Package contents:

  • 5x White 30cm Bit Lights
  • 2x White 15cm Bit Lights
  • 4x Flashing White 15cm Bit Lights
  • 1x 12-port Expansion Board
  • 1x Flat Battery Pack (Requires 2x CR2032 batteries)

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 each stud.

CAUTION: Forcing LEGO® to connect over a cable 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 the port. If a plug won’t fit easily into a port connector, do not force it.

WARNING: Incorrectly inserting the connector can result in bent pins inside the port or possible overheating of the expansion board when connected.

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.

OK, Let’s Begin!

Instructions for installing this kit

1.) We will start with installing headlights to Ecto-1. Start by removing the following pieces to allow us to then remove one of the headlight sections as per below.

2.) Disassemble the headlight piece and then take one bit light with 30cm cable and thread the connector side of the cable through the back of the white 1×1 brick with hole. Pull it all the way through from the front side of the brick until the LED component is sitting nicely in the inside of the brick. Ensure the LED component is facing the correct way.

You may need to bend the cable down on a 90 degree angle to ensure the LED component will face forward correctly

3.) Repeat this process to install the second bit light to this headlight section. Then reconnect the surrounding pieces of the headlight ensuring the cables for the bit lights are facing up in between the white triangular brick and 2 white bricks as per below.

4.) Before we can reconnect the headlight section back, remove the wheel from the same side then reconnect the headlight with installed lights ensuring the cables are facing toward the inside of the car.

Pull the cables toward the back and then down toward the middle, underneath the car. Secure the cables down by connecting them under the black LEGO 1×8 plate, then reconnect the wheel

5.) Repeat previous steps to install another 2 bit lights (with 30cm cable) to the headlight section on the left of the car.

Once you have both headlight sections installed, reconnect the LEGO pieces surrounding the bonnet of the car.

6.) We will now install lights to the tail lights. Start by removing the following pieces toward the back of the car, then remove the two sections of the tail lights followed by the back bumper with plate attached.

7.) Take one bit light (with 15cm cable) and place it on top of the bottom stud underneath the tail light. Secure it in place by reconnecting the tail light section directly over the top ensuring the cable is facing the inside of the car and LED component is facing the correct way up. Repeat this process for the other tail light and once complete, lay the 2 cables underneath the studs and then up the middle into the back of the car.

8.) Secure the cables in place by reconnecting the back bumper and flat white plate ensuring the cables are laid in between studs.

9.) Connect the other ends of the two tail light cables into to first available ports on the 12–port expansion board

10.) We now need to thread the cables from the headlights toward the back of the car. First remove the following pieces, to allow us to then remove one of the wheels.

11.) Take the first 2 cables from the right headlight and then thread them up the spacing where we removed the wheel, then secure these cables underneath the black LEGO 1×8 plate as per below. Reconnect the wheel over the top.

Pull the cables up from the inside of the car and then connect them into the next available ports on the 12-port expansion board

12.) Repeat the same process to thread the 2 light cables from the other side the car up behind the wheel, then secure it like we did underneath the other black LEGO 1×8 plate. Connect these 2 cables into the next available ports on the expansion board.

13.) Remove the following pieces from the back of the car and then wind all cables around the expansion board as per below. This will reduce any excess cable we do not require.

14.) Place the expansion board with wound up cables in the centre of the car and then reconnect the pieces on the side.

15.) Take the flat battery pack and insert 2x CR2032 batteries to it, then connect the battery pack cable into the next available port on the expansion board. Neatly place the battery pack in the back of the car ensuring that the battery switch is facing the back so that it is easily accessed when we want to turn on this light kit.

Reconnect the following pieces on the side.

Remember this section we removed earlier?

We will not be reconnecting this as we want to leave enough room in the back of the car for the expansion board and battery pack. We can discard these pieces. Don’t worry, we will still be able to connect the roof on properly later on.

16.) We will now move on to lighting sections of the roof starting with the back section. Disassemble the roof pieces as per below

Take 1x flashing bit light with 15 cm cable and place the LED component directly over the red stud as per below. Secure it in place by reconnecting the round black 2×2 plate over the top ensuring the LED component is clearly visible through the middle hole and that the cable is facing toward the front of the car. Reconnect the two trans red plates over the top.

17.) Take another flashing bit light with 15cm cable and place the LED component between the 2 grey studs on the left, as per below. Secure this in place by reconnecting the clear trans 2×2 plate over the top ensuring the cable is facing the same way as the other bit light and neatly laid in between the LEGO studs.

18.) Install another flashing bit light with 15cm cable to the next section, following the same process as the bit light on the left side (step 16). Reconnect the surrounding pieces of this section of the roof remembering to to lay all cables neatly in between studs.

19.) Take the 3 cables from the roof and wind them around each other so that they all come together forming one large cable.

Connect the 3 cables into the next available ports on the expansion board then reconnect this section back to the car

20.) We will now move onto installing another flashing light to the beacon at the front. Disconnect the front section of the roof by first removing the black plate underneath then remove the yellow beacon piece.

21.) Take the remaining flashing bit light with 15cm cable and place the LED component in the middle of the grey round 2×2 plate. Reconnect the yellow beacon piece over the top ensuring the cable is facing toward the back and laid neatly in between the studs.

22.) Take the middle section of the roof and remove the roof racks with equipment.

23.) Remove extra pieces from the middle roof section to allow us to lay the bit light cable underneath these pieces and in between studs. Reconnect these pieces we removed, securing the bit light cable in place.

Reconnect the roof rack with equipment, followed by the black plate underneath which holds the 2 sections of the roof together.

24.) Connect this flashing bit light cable for the yellow beacon into the next available port on the expansion board.

25.) Before we reconnect back the front and middle roof section, we need to install the last bit light to Kevin’s motorbike. Start by removing the clear trans round plate from the front, followed by the wheel.

Take the bit light with 30cm cable and place the LED component directly over the white stud and then secure it in place by reconnecting the clear trans round plate over the top.

Secure the cable in place by threading the cable underneath the black bike frame as per below. Reconnect the wheel.

26.) Thread the other end of the bit light cable through the back of the car and then connect it into the last remaining port of the expansion board. You can then reconnect the front and middle section of the roof back but first, don’t forget to place the mini figures in ecto-1!

27.) The bit light cable from the motorbike should be coming out the back of the car but the back door should still be able to close comfortably as per below.

This now completes the installation to your Light My Bricks lighting kit for Ecto-1 & 2. Simply open the back door, turn on the battery pack, and ENJOY!

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Light My Bricks: Batman Tumbler LED Lighting Kit

 

Here is the instructions document for the Lego Batman Tumbler LED lighting kit. Please read and follow the steps carefully to ensure this lighting kit is installed properly.

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. These instructions can be downloaded in PDF format here

   

Package contents:

  • 8 x White Bit Lights (15cm)
  • 1 x 12 Port Expansion board
  • 1 x Round Battery Pack (requires two CR2032 batteries)

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 each stud.
CAUTION: Forcing LEGO® to connect over a cable 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 the port. If a plug won’t fit easily into a port connector, do not force it. Incorrectly inserting the connector can result in bent pins inside the port or possible overheating of the expansion board when connected.

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.
OK, Let’s Begin!

Instructions for installing this kit

This model has 4 lights low on the front of the vehicle and another 4 above the windscreen. As we install the lights, we are going to run the wires into the cockpit. This is where we will connect them up to the expansion board as seen in the picture below. (Depending on what version of the kit you have, you may have a lot of excess wire as seen in this picture if 30cm bit lights are used).
We will start with the front lower lights. We need to deconstruct the model a bit so we can access the modified bricks with headlight.
Starting on the left hand side, remove the loose fitting piece that partially covers the windshield. Do this by lifting it straight up as seen in the picture above.
Remove the long wedge plate that has a smaller wedge plate attached to it. If you lift from the outside (thick end of the wedge) then the whole bit will easily come away.
Remove the 1 x 8 tile piece that is now accessible.
Remove the 2 x 8 plate that is next to the headlight pieces. This plate has a 1 x 2 tile on it that can stay where it is attached to the plate. The outermost stud on this plate has a dark bluish grey bracket attached to it. It will detach from the other piece that it is joined to, but do this carefully so that everything remains roughly in place. Press the bracket back into position so that everything is where is was before the 2 x 8 plate was removed.
Remove both headlight bricks.
There are a couple of slope bricks next to where the headlight bricks were. Remove both of them.
Now remove the 1 x 10 dark bluish grey brick (that has a black 1 x 2 plate attached to it). If you give it a wiggle, it will come loose. Feel free to use a brick separator if you have one handy.
Repeat these steps for the right hand side of the model.
Remove the 2 x 4 tile from the centre piece.
Remove the 1 x 2 brick from the left hand side of the centre piece. It is behind where the 2 x 4 tile you previously removed was.
There is 1 x 6 plate that had the 1 x 2 brick you just removed attached to it. Lift the plate from the left hand side to detach it and then push it out the right hand side of the model.
Remove the top two gold bars.
Behind where the gold bar was attached is a technic brick. There is half a hole in this brick that is accessible right at the centre piece of the model.
Grab two Bit Lights and feed them one at a time through this half hole in the technic brick.
Push the wires through leaving a few cm of wire outside the vehicle.
Run the Bit Light wires around the back of the upright pole that the gold bars connect to. Reconnect the gold bars.
Grab the 1 x 8 plate that still has a couple of other pieces attached to it. This is the one we removed from the centre. Feed it back through from the right hand side and lock it in to position.
Get the 1 x 2 brick and put that back into position on the left had side of the centre.
Grab the 2 x 4 tile and lock that back into position.
Grab the bit lights and feed the wires up behind the centre 1 x 8 plate. The gap is narrow so pry the 1 x 8 plate up a fraction on each side as needed to get the wires back there. Make sure the wires are side by side and not twisted around each other.
The Bit Light goes in through the back of the Headlight Brick. We want to make sure that the yellow LED element is facing the front for the best lighting effect.
Put a headlight brick back in place to help gauge the length of wire required to fit the bit light. Gently pull the bit light wires through from the cockpit, remembering to move that 1 x 8 plate as required to let the wires move relatively freely. We want the LED to be approximately at the centre of the headlight brick with very little excess wire.
Put the headlight bricks back in place, and work the LED end of the Bit Light in to the back, remember that the yellow LED element faces the front. I like to remove the trans clear round tiles so that I can more easily see what is going on inside the brick.
This part can be frustrating. Take your time. Getting this part right is important. Use a pen lid or another plastic implement to help you manoeuvre the lights into position.
Once you think you have your Bit Lights in the headlight brick and facing the right way, grab the 1 x 10 dark bluish grey brick (that should still have a 1 x 2 plate attached to it). Put it back into position. This brick sits behind the headlight bricks and will hold everything in place. Now is a good time to test the lights. Reach in through the cockpit and connect the Bit Lights to the 12 Port Expansion board.
Connect the battery pack to the 12 Port Expansion board as well and turn it on.
As you can see, the Bit Light on the right hand side is not as bright as the other three. Looks like I messed up!
It turns out that particular light was facing the back. So I removed the headlight brick, turned the Bit Light around and now all the lights are bright! We can continue reassembling the front of the vehicle.
Put the two slope bricks back in place right next to the headlight pieces.
Put the 2 x 8 plate back in place remembering that one of the outer studs needs to fit under the dark bluish grey bracket piece.
Replace the 1 x 8 plate.
Replace the long wedge plate that has a smaller wedge plate attached to it.
Replace the loose fitting piece that partially covers the windshield. Now we can work on the lights above the windshield.
Lift and remove the set of pieces that run along the top of the windshield and down over the top of the cockpit. These pieces contain the headlight bricks that we are going to light up.
There is a 1 x 4 panel piece on each side that covers the back of the headlight bricks. Remove the panel pieces.
Now that the back of the headlight bricks are visible, we can fit the bit lights. As we did before, we want the LED sitting inside the headlight brick with the yellow element facing the front. Run the bit light wire back towards the centre.
Once you have two bit lights resting in position, grab the 1 x 4 panel and reattach it so that it holds the bit lights in position.
Repeat fitting bit lights to both sides. Try and keep the wires down so that they come out where the side of the panel is, rather than the top. Fitting these lights is easier than fitting the first set of lights. All the same, go ahead and test them to make sure you are satisfied that they are all facing forward.
Replace the set of pieces that we have just been working with.
Connect the four bit lights that we have just fitted to the 12 port expansion board.
Connect the battery pack to the 12 port expansion board.
Push the 12 port expansion board down beside the seat. Rest the battery pack on the seat and turn it on.
Replace the two top pieces and you’re done! Enjoy.