Light My Bricks : Town Hall LED Lighting Kit

Here is the instructions document for the LEGO Town Hall LED lighting kit. .

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:

  • 1x Lamp Post with 30cm Bit Light installed
  • 10x White Bit Lights 30cm
  • 7x White Strip Lights
  • 6x 15cm Connecting Cables
  • 3x 30cm Connecting Cables
  • 10x Adhesive Squares
  • 3x 6-port Expansion Boards
  • 6x LEGO Plates 1×6 for mounting Strip Lights
  • 1x USB Power Cable

Wireless Power Connectors:

If you wish to use Light My Bricks Wireless Power Connectors in between floors (sold separately), please scroll to the bottom of the page to view the instructions.

You will require the following extra parts (available for purchase through our DIY range)

  • 3x Wireless Power Connectors sets (available to purchase in a 2pk)
  • 1x 8-Port Expansion Board (available to purchase in a 2pk)

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.) This lighting kit is installed from ground up so start by removing the second and third floor, followed by the lamp post.

2.) In order to lay the new lamp post cable, we need to remove the following tiles.

3.) Replace the stock lamp post with the Light My Bricks Lamp Post with Bit Light installed and ensure the cable is facing toward the building.

4.) We need to thread the cable behind the first pillar and in through to the building. In order to do this we need to remove the pillar by first removing the following sections of the ground floor.

5.) Use the LEGO removal tool to lift and create a gap on the ground floor in so that we can thread the lamp post cable through.

6.) Before we pull the lamp post cable all the way up from the inside of the building, carefully lay the cable out the front in between the following studs leading up to the wall. Reconnect the tiles we removed earlier as you go.

7.) From the inside of the building, pull the lamp post cable up from underneath and then reconnect the wall to the ground to close up the gap. Ensure the cable is laying between the studs before doing so, to avoid damaging the cable.

Reconnect the white 1×3 brick before then reconnecting the pillar we removed earlier.

8) We will now install a bit light to the top of the window closest to the lamp post. Remove the top section of the window at the white 2×4 plate as per below.

Take one White 30cm Bit Light and place the LED component in the centre of the middle hole. With the cable facing toward the back, place a finger over the bit light holding it place. Flip the section over (while holding the bit light in place) and reconnect the 2×4 plate back on top of the window.

If you look from underneath you should be able to see the LED component peaking out. If you don’t then the bit light hasn’t been installed properly.

9.) Before we reconnect pieces surrounding the window, we will install a Strip Light above the front doors. To get to this area, remove the following sections of the front of the building in the below order:

10.) Take the main section we removed in the previous step and then turn it over and stick an LED Strip Light to the following position. We are using several strip lights for the Town Hall so we will refer to this one as striplight#1. Take two 15cm connecting cables and connect one to each side port on striplight#1

With the two cables tucked behind, reconnect this section back to the front of the building followed by the surrounding pieces we removed in step 9.

11.) Remove sections surrounding the left window to allow you to install another White 30cm Bit Light above the left window, using the same process we used to install the right window light in step 9.

We can now reconnect surrounding pieces for the right window.

12.) Before we reconnect the middle top section on the front, we need to install another bit light to the middle so that it shines down on the shield. Take this section and then remove the following pieces.

13.) Take another White 30cm Bit Light and stick the LED component underneath the black plate using an adhesive square. Reconnect this plate back to the rest ensuring the cable is laid behind.

Reconnect this section back to the front of the building, then reconnect all the surrounding pieces we removed in previous steps.

14.) Take one of the 6-port Expansion Boards and connect the 15cm cable from striplight#1 to the first port, followed by the lamp post cable and then 3 cables from the front.

Use 2x adhesive squares to mount the expansion board to the inside of the front of the wall as shown below.

15.) Tidy up excess cables by grouping them together and placing them in the middle. You can secure them and prevent them from dangling down by using tape or a spare LEGO brick to connect over them. The key here is to ensure these cables are not visible from the outside looking in through the front windows.

16.) Now is a good time to test our current lights we have installed so far. To do this take the USB Power Cable, and connect it to the expansion board. Connect the other end to a USB Power Bank, USB to AA Battery Pack or wall adaptor (sold separately) and turn it ON to test the front lights are working OK.

 

17.) Time to move on to lighting the ground and second floor. We will start with installing lights above each of the 4 windows on this floor. To do this, take the second floor and then remove the following tiles along the top then, remove the top of the 4 window sections as shown below.

18.) Take a White 30cm Bit Light and place the LED component in the middle hole underneath the white 2×4 plate of the first window. Using your finger to hold the component in place, flip this section over and then reconnect it to the building. Repeat this step to install another 3x White 30cm Bit Lights to the second, third and fourth window.

If you look from below up, you should see the LED components peaking out. If they do not look similar to the below examples, you will need reinstall the bit light by following the previous steps again.

19.) Take another 6-Port Expansion Board and then connect all 4 Bit Light cables into the available ports.

To eliminate excess cabling, wind the cables around the expansion board as shown below and then mount the expansion board to the following position on the wall inside the second floor using 2x adhesive squares.

20.) Hide all the excess cabling by looping them around the following sections. You can disconnect and reconnect pieces over the top of the cables to secure them. You can also hide the cables by laying them underneath the flat tiles and in between studs.

21.) Now that we have finished installing lights to the second floor, we need to install some strip lights underneath to light the ground floor below. Lift the second floor and turn it on its back to allow us to stick/connect (depending on whether or not you are using lego 1×6 plates to mount) two LED Strip Lights to the following positions. (striplight#2 and striplight#3). Connect the two strip lights together using a 15cm connecting cable

To prevent the 15cm cable from hanging down, you can loop it behind one of the strip lights similar to what I have done here

Connect a 30cm connecting cable to the right port on striplight#3 and then secure it underneath the grey plate as per below.

22.) Thread the other end of the 30cm cable into the space that leads above. Turn the second floor over and pull it up from underneath.

Secure the cable in place by laying it underneath the grey tile on the top and in between studs

23.) Take the second floor above the the ground floor and then connect the loose 15cm cable from striplight#1 to the spare port on striplight#2. Reconnect the second floor to original position

Locate the 30cm cable we pulled up from the ground floor and then connect it to the next available port on the 6-Port Expansion board on the second floor. Secure the cable underneath the following grey tile.

24.) We can now test the lights we have installed so far. Take the battery pack /USB Cable and connect it to the expansion board on the second level. Turn on to verify all is working OK

25.) Moving up to the third level… We will install a light to the top of the middle window. Start by disconnecting a few pieces to allow us to remove the top section of the window.

Take another White 30cm Bit Light and use an adhesive square to stick the LED component part underneath the top section of the window in the following position.

Reconnect this section back ensuring the cable is laid behind then reconnect the grey plate we removed earlier. You should be able to see the LED component peaking out if you look from below up.

From the top of the floor, pull the cable (from the bit light we just installed) all the way toward the back and then secure underneath the following grey tile. Ensure there is no excess cable hanging down otherwise it will be seen from outside looking in.

26.) Turn this level over and connect/stick another two LED Strip Lights (striplight#4 and striplight#5) to the following positions. Connect them together using another 15cm connecting cable and connect another 15cm connecting cable to the left port on striplight#4

To prevent the 15cm cable from hanging down, you can loop it behind one of the strip lights similar to what I have done here

27.) Connect a 30cm connecting cable to the right port on striplight#5 and then thread the cable up into the space which leads above. Ensure you secure this cable underneath the grey plate as shown below:

Turn the level over and then pull the cable up from underneath. Secure the cable in place by laying underneath the grey tile and in between studs.

28.) Connect the other end of the 15cm cable from striplight#4 into the spare port on the expansion board on the second floor before reconnecting the third floor back in place.

29.) We will now install lights above the clock and town hall bell on the roof. Remove the following sections to allow us to gain access to the top of the clock.

Remove the top section of the clock and then install a White 30cm Bit Light by placing the LED component in the middle hole underneath the white 2×4 plate. Using your fingers to hold the LED in place, flip it over and reconnect this section back above the clock. The LED component should be visible look from underneath.

Reconnect pieces above the clock

30.) Take the top section of the roof and disassemble sections as per below.

Take the middle section and install another White 30cm Bit Light underneath it by sticking the LED component to the following position using an adhesive square.

Thread the cable behind and through the hole underneath (or lay in between studs of the black plate) and then reconnect this section back above the bell.

Reconnect the top section.

Before we reconnect this section back above the clock, thread the cable underneath through the spacing which leads behind, then reconnect everything back together.

31.) Take the roof and flip it onto its back and then install another two LED Strip Lights underneath by connecting/stick them to the following positions (striplight#6 and striplight#7). Connect them together using a 15cm connecting cable.

To prevent the 15cm cable from hanging down, you can loop it behind one of the strip lights similar to what I have done here

32.) Connect a 30cm connecting cable to the left port on striplight#6 then thread it up through the door way which leads to the top of the roof. Pull it all the way up from the other side.

Ensure the cable is threaded through the corner hole of the door before closing it.

33.) Take the roof above the third floor and then locate the 30cm cable which we pulled up from the lower level. Connect this into the right port on striplight#7.

Thread the other end of the bit light cable from the window up the through the doorway (through the same hole as the connecting cable) and then pull it all the way up from the top before closing the door again.

Reconnect the roof securely on top of the third floor.

34.) Take the last 6-Port Expansion Board and connect the 30cm connecting cable from below as well as the bit light cables (bell, clock, and from below) into the available ports.

35.) Take the AA Battery Pack / USB Cable and place it on the roof and then connect it to one of the available ports on the expansion board.

Mount the expansion board to the following position on top of the roof using 2x adhesive squares.

36.) Neaten up the cables by grouping them all together and tucking them under the tower. You can use LEGO bricks to secure the cables down, like what I have done below.

Stick 2x adhesive squares to the bottom of the battery pack and then secure it down in place in the following position.

This now completes installation of the Town Hall LED Lighting Kit. Turn it ‘ON’ and ENJOY!

 


 

Wireless Power Connectors:

If you wish to use Light My Bricks Wireless Power Connectors in between floors (sold separately), you will require the following extra parts (available for purchase through our DIY range)

  • 3x Wireless Power Connectors sets (available to purchase in a 2pk)
  • 1x 8-Port Expansion Board (available to purchase in a 2pk)

 

1.) Start off by disconnecting the USB Power Cable (with power bank) and the Bit Light connected to the middle window on the 2nd floor. We will be changing the position of the USB Power Cable to the ground floor later on.



 

 

2.) Lift up the roof before disconnecting the connecting cable as shown. Once disconnected, remove the roof.

 

 

3.) Lift up the 2nd floor before disconnecting the connecting cable as shown. Once disconnected, remove the 2nd floor.

 

 

4.)Lift up the 1st floor before disconnecting the connecting cable as shown. Once disconnected, remove the 1st floor.

 

 

5.) Disconnect the connecting cable that was connected to the strip light on the ceiling from the 6-Port Expansion Board and discard it. Disconnect the other connecting cable and bit lights.  Remove the expansion board and set it aside as we will use it in a different position later on.

Take a 8-Port Expansion Board and reconnect all the cables we disconnected earlier.

Connect the USB Power Cable (with Power Bank) you previously removed. This will be the new location of your power source.

 

 

6.) Disconnect the following 1×2 tile, then take the tile side of a Wireless Power Connector and with the cable facing inside the building, connect it to the same position we removed the tile from. Connect it to the 8-Port Expansion Board.

Set the 1×2 tile aside for now as we will use it at a later stage.

 

 

7.) Take the 1st floor and rotate it as shown. Disconnect the connecting cable that is connected to the right strip light (and that leads to the 1st floor) and  connect it to the left strip light as shown.

Remove the following tile piece from underneath before replacing it with a plate side wireless power connector as shown. Ensure the wire is facing the inside of the building, then connect it to the right strip light.



 

 

8.) Rotate the first floor and remove the following pieces as shown. Secure the connecting cable underneath the tiles and in-between the stairs.

 

Re-connect the 1st floor ensuring the two wireless power connector contacts are correctly aligned on top of each other.

 

 

9.) Disconnect and discard the following 15cm Connecting Cable.

 

 

10.) Disconnect the following 1×6 plate before replacing it with a tile side wireless power connector (from your 2nd set) in position as shown. Ensure the wire is facing toward the front of the building, then connect it to the expansion board.

 

Take the 1×2 tile we removed in previous steps and connect it next to the wireless connector.

 

 

11.) Take the 2nd floor and rotate it as shown before connecting the plate side wireless power connector underneath it in the following position. Ensure the wire is facing the inside as shown before connecting it to the strip light. Secure the loose wire under LEGO bricks.

 

Reconnect the second floor above ensuring the wireless power connectors are correctly aligned on top of each other.

 

 

12.) Take the 6-Port Expansion Board we set aside previously and connect the loose connecting cable and bit light on this floor to it.

Disconnect the following 2×4 tile and pull the connecting cable up and lay it in between studs before reconnecting the tile. Once secured, twist/braid the loose wires from the connecting cable and bit light to ensure a cleaner look.

 

 

13.)  Disconnect the following tile before replacing it with a tile side wireless power connector.

PLEASE NOTE – connect the tile side wireless power connector as shown, with the cable side facing out the building. Ensure the wire is pulled back underneath  before connecting it to the 6-Port Expansion Board.

 

 

14.) Take the roof and rotate it to the following position so we can access underneath.

Disconnect the following 1×2 plate before connecting the final plate side wireless power connector in it’s place.

 

Ensure you having the cable side of the wireless connector facing the outside of the building as shown below, before pulling the wire back, beneath the connector and connecting it to the strip light.

 

Secure the wire under the LEGO brick before finally reconnecting the roof back to the set ensuring the wireless connectors are correctly aligned on top of each other.

 

And you’re done!

 

Light My Bricks : Fire Brigade LED Lighting Kit

Here is the instructions document for the LEGO Fire Brigade LED lighting kit.

To ensure a trouble-free installation of your light kit, please read and follow each step carefully.


Package contents:

  • 1x Lamp Post with 30cm Bit Light installed
  • 4x White Bit Lights 30cm
  • 4x White Bit Lights 15cm
  • 2x White Flashing Bit Lights 15cm
  • 2x Red Flashing Bit Lights 30cm
  • 5x LED Strip Lights
  • 4x 15cm Connecting Cables
  • 1x 30cm Connecting Cable
  • 1x 50cm Connecting Cable
  • 5x Adhesive Squares
  • 1x 12-port Expansion Board
  • 1x 8-port Expansion Board
  • 1x USB Power Cable

Extra LEGO Pieces

  • 2x LEGO Trans Red 1×1 round bricks
  • 2x LEGO Light Grey 1L bar with mechanical claw clip
  • 4x LEGO Plates 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 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.

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 section will guide you to install light to the fire truck first.

1) Start by removing the following pieces to allow us to remove one of the headlight sections from the front.

Remove the trans yellow round plate and then take one White 15cm Bit Light and thread the connector side through the front hole of the red brick as per below.

Thread this all the way through until the LED component is flat against the top of the red brick. Secure it in place by reconnecting the trans yellow round plate over the top. Reconnect this headlight back to the car ensuring the cable is hidden behind.

Turn the fire truck onto its side and thread the bit light cable over the wheel. Pull all the way through from the other side of the wheel.

Reconnect the red piece we removed at the start.

Repeat this process to install another White 15cm Bit Light to the other side of the fire engine.

2.) Turn over again and remove the two grey 1×6 plates.

Thread the cable up to the back section of the fire truck and pull all the way up from the top. Secure the cable by reconnecting the 1×6 plate we removed earlier.

Repeat this process to feed the other cable up to the back section.

3.) Remove the following sections to give us more room to access the back of the truck.

4.) We will now install the back lights. Start by removing the 2 back light sections and then disassemble pieces as per below

5.) Take another White 15cm Bit Light and place the LED component directly over the stud of the red plate with clip. Secure the bit light in place by reconnecting the trans red round plate over the top. Ensure the cable is facing toward the clip.

Reconnect this section back to the back of the truck and discard the flat red plate as this is no longer needed.

6.) Feed the wire behind and in between the grey stud before reconnecting the grey brick with bar over the top.

Repeat this process to install another White 15cm Bit Light to the other side.

7.) We will now install a flashing light to the top of the truck. Remove this section and then disassemble pieces as per below

Take a White 15cm Flashing Bit Light and thread the connecting side through the large hole of the trans red round brick. Pull the cable all the way through from the other side until the LED component is right up against the inside of the brick.

Reconnect the grey plate with clip to the trans red piece and then reconnect this section back to the black frame. Ensure the cable is threaded behind and then back through the black frame toward the front.

Reconnect this whole section back to the truck ensuring the cable is laid underneath the bottom of the black frame toward the back.

8.) Take the 8-Port Expansion Board and then connect cables from the 2 back lights as well as the flashing light to the ports as per below.

9.) Wind the cables around the board 3 times or until the expansion board is close to the connectors from the headlights and then connect these two cables from the headlights to the next available ports.

10.) Tuck the expansion board and any excess cables into the back section of the truck.

11.) Take the Flat Battery Pack and insert 2x CR2032 batteries into it. Thread the battery pack cable up underneath the truck into the back section and then pull up from the top.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
Flat and Round Battery Packs (CR2032) have been removed as of June 2022 due to child safety regulations.  Please use the 50cm Connecting Cable in place of the Battery Packs.

Connect the cable 50cm Connecting Cable into one of the spare ports of the expansion board then tuck the expansion board back in and reconnect the sections of the back of the truck which we removed earlier.

To test the lights, connect the 50cm Connecting Cable to the 12-Port Expansion Board. Connect the USB Power Cable to it and connect the other end to your power source. Turn the power source ON to test if all is working ok.

We will tether the fire truck to the 12-Port Expansion Board, in the 2nd or 3rd port from the left, first seen in Step 10 in the next tutorial. 

This completes the installation of the light kit for the fire truck. Turn on the battery pack and ensure all lights are working.


Installing lights to the Fire Brigade building

1.) Remove the top half of the building followed by the lamp post and various tiles and pieces as shown below:

2.) Replace the stock lamp post with the Light My Bricks lamp post with Bit Light installed then carefully bend the corner of the base plate down so that it comes apart from the front wall.

Thread the lamp post cable underneath the front wall and then pull it all the way through from the inside of the building. Ensure the cable is laid neatly in a straight line in between the studs of the base plate.

Reconnect the various tiles and pieces we removed earlier.

3.) We will now install a flashing light to the blue light at the front. Disconnect the red plate and trans blue round brick as per below:

Take a White Flashing 15cm Bit Light and then place the LED component directly over the red stud. Secure it in place by reconnecting the trans blue round brick over the top.

4.) In order for us to thread the cable through to the inside of the building we will need to make a gap in between bricks. Using the LEGO removal tool, lift up this section of the wall to create an opening.

Reconnect the blue light section and then thread the cable in through the gap we have just created. Pull the cable through from the inside of the building.

Ensure the cable is laid in between studs before then closing the gap of the wall and connecting everything back together.

5.) We will now install lights to the 2 front door lamps. First remove the following pieces to allow us to gain access.

Remove one of the door lamp sections and disconnect the lamp pieces as per below

6.) Take White 30cm Bit Light and thread the connector side of the cable through the large hole of the trans yellow round brick. Pull the cable all the way through from the other side until the LED component is right up against the inside of the brick.

Reconnect the lamp shade piece to the trans yellow brick, securing it in place. Ensure the cable is facing toward the back and then reconnect back to the wall section.

Reconnect this wall section back to the front wall ensuring the cable is laid behind.

Repeat this step to install another White 30cm Bit Light to the door lamp on the right side.

7.) Reconnect the surrounding LEGO pieces we removed earlier.

8.) We will now install a light above the gold fireman hats on each side of the front. First, remove a few of the tile pieces and then disconnect the grey 2×4 plate.

Take another White 30cm Bit Light and then place the LED component in the middle hole of the bottom of the 2×4 plate. Hold the cable in place before then reconnecting this plate back to the wall. Ensure the bit light is in place and cable is laid behind. You should be able to see the LED component peaking out from the front.

Repeat this step to install another White 30cm Bit Light to the right fireman hat then reconnect all the pieces we removed earlier.

9.) We will now install flashing lights to the 2x red light sections inside the fire brigade. Remove the 2 trans red pieces and discard them. We can’t install lights to these pieces so we will be replacing them with different pieces (provided in this kit).

Take a Red 30cm Flashing Bit Light and thread the connector side through the large hold of the trans red round brick. Pull it all the way through from the other side until the LED component is right up against the inside of the brick.

Insert the grey bar with mechanical clip into the smaller hole of the trans red round brick. Do not to push it all the way through as we will require a bit of space on the bar to connect back to the wall.

Repeat this process to install another Red 30cm Flashing Bit Light to the provided replacement pieces and then reconnect them to the wall as shown below.

Thread the cable for the light on the left up through spacing of the stair case as per below

10.) Take the 12-Port Expansion board and then connect the cables from the bit lights above the gold fireman hats to the ports on the right.

If you are using a 50cm Connecting Cable from the fire truck, connect it into the 2nd or 3rd port from the left of the 12-Port Expansion Board. 

Wind the cables around the expansion board 2–3 times and then take the cables from the door lamps and connect them to the next available ports.

Wind all 4 cables around the expansion board 4–5 more times.

11.) Stick 2x adhesive squares to the back of the expansion board and then mount the expansion board to the inside of the wall in the following position.

12.) Connect the cables from the lamp post and blue flashing light into the next available ports on the expansion board.

13.) It’s time to neaten up the cabling. Do your best to hide all the excess cabling underneath the LEGO tiles on the top of the floor ensuring your cables are neatly laid in between the studs as shown below. The key here is to ensure there are no cables visible from the outside looking into through the doors and windows.

14.) Take the two cables from the flashing red lights and connect them to the next available ports on the expansion board then eliminate excess cabling by hiding them underneath LEGO tiles on the top.

15.) It is now time to test our current lighting we have installed so far. Take the AA Battery Pack and insert 3x AA batteries to it. Connect the battery cable into one of the spare ports on the 12-port expansion board and then turn ‘ON’ to verify all is working OK.

 

If you’re using the USB Power Cable, connect this to the board this instead of the battery pack, and connect the other end to a USB Power Bank or wall adaptor (sold separately) and turn it ON to test the front lights are working OK.

 

16.) We will now move onto installing ceiling lights. Take 2x LED Strip Lights and 2x 15cm Connecting cables. Connect the strip lights together using one of the cables and connect the other cable into the right port of the strip light on the right. Seeing as though we will be using several strip lights, we will identify these as striplight#1 and striplight#2.

Take the top floor (without the roof) and turn it onto it’s back and then mount/stick (depending on whether you are using LEGO plates to mount) the Strip Lights to the following positions underneath the top floor.

17.) Take a 30cm Connecting Cable and connect this to the left port of striplight#1.

Thread the other side of this cable up through the spacing between the bottom step and wall which leads to the top floor. Pull the cable up from the inside of the top floor.

18.) Lift the top floor up over the bottom floor and then connect the other side of the cable from striplight#2 to one of the spare ports on the 12-port expansion board. Reconnect the top floor in place.

19.) We now need to install a strip light above the top window. Remove the middle section tiles from the top of the second floor.

Take a LED Strip Light (striplight#3) and stick it to the following position underneath this section. I’ve chosen to stick the strip light rather than mount using LEGO plate as I don’t want the strip light to be too visible.

20.) Take a 15cm connecting cable and connect it to the right port of the striplight#3 and then connect the 30cm cable we pulled up from the level below to the left port.

21.) Reconnect this section back to the top of the building ensuring the cables are laid behind.

22.) To prevent the 30cm cable from being seen from the outside looking in, secure this under the grey tile on the back left of the top floor as per below.

23.) Take another 2x LED Strip Lights (striplight#4 and striplight#5) and connect them together using another 15cm Connecting Cable.

Connect the 15cm cable from striplight#3 into the right port of striplight#5

24.) Take the roof of the fire brigade and then turn it onto it’s back to allow us to then mount/stick the 2 strip lights to the following positions.

To prevent the 15cm cable in the middle from dangling down, loop the cable behind the edge striplight#4. This can only be done if you are using LEGO plates to mount the strip lights.

25.) Take the AA Battery Pack / USB Power Cable and place it on the roof in the following position.

Lift up a few of the dark grey Lego pieces surrounding the door and then thread the battery cable down below in between this gap.

Connect the battery pack cable to the left port on striplight#4 and then secure everything back in place before then reconnecting the roof.

This now completes installation of the Light My Bricks LED light kit for the LEGO Fire Brigade.

Turn the battery pack ‘ON’ and ENJOY!

Light My Bricks : Assembly Square LED Lighting Kit

Here is the instructions document for the Lego Assembly Square LED lighting kit. Please read and follow the steps carefully to ensure this lighting kit is installed properly. The different LEGO sections need to be arranged exactly as shown in example images.

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

These instructions can be downloaded in PDF format here

 


Package contents:

  • 2x LEGO Lamp Posts with Bit Light installed
  • 7x White Bit Lights 15cm
  • 1x White Bit Light 30 cm
  • 1x Blue Bit Light 30 cm
  • 8x White Strip Lights
  • 1x 5cm Connecting Cable
  • 6x 15cm Connecting Cables
  • 4x 30cm Connecting Cables
  • 8x Adhesive Squares
  • 1x 8-port Expansion Board
  • 2x 6-port Expansion Board
  • 1x Multi-Effects Board (3 effects)
  • 8x LEGO Plates 1×6 (for mounting strip lights)
  • 1x USB Power Cable


Wireless Power Connectors:

If you wish to use Light My Bricks Wireless Power Connectors in between floors (sold separately), please scroll to the bottom of the page to view the instructions.

You will require the following extra parts (available for purchase through our DIY range)

  • 6x Wireless Power Connectors sets (available to purchase in a 2pk)
  • 4x 2-Port Expansion Board (available to purchase in a 4pk)
  • 1x 6-Port Expansion Board (available to purchase in a 2pk)
  • 1x 30cm Connecting Cable (available to purchase in a 4pk)

If you wish for the BBQ to flicker, you will need an additional Flicker Effects Board and 5cm Connecting Cable


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.) This light kit is installed from the floor up. Remove the second and third levels of the Assembly Square. We will start with installation of the 2 lamp posts. Remove the lamp post on the right and then disconnect the following LEGO tile pieces.

 

 

2.) Replace the stock lamp post with the Light My Bricks lamp post with bit light installed. Gently push down the corner of the base plate so that the base plate comes apart from the wall and then thread the connector side of the cable underneath the wall. Pull the cable up from the inside of the building and then ensure the lamp post cable is neatly laid in between the studs of the base plate.

Reconnect the base plate to the front wall and then reconnect the LEGO tile pieces over the top of the cable.

 

 

3.) We will install the lamp post on the left side using a similar method. Remove the stock lamp post and then disconnect the following LEGO tiles and surrounding pieces.

Replace the stock lamp post with the other Light My Bricks lamp post with bit light installed and then gently push down the corner of the base plate to allow us to thread the connector side of the cable in between the door and window of the cafe.

Pull the cable up from the inside of the cafe and then reconnect back the corner of the base plate. Ensure the lamp post cable is laid neatly in between the studs of the base plate before reconnecting the LEGO tiles and pieces we removed earlier.

 

 

4.) We will now move onto installing a blue bit light to the fountain. Disconnect the main section of the fountain and then disassemble the pieces as per below.

Take the Blue 30cm Bit Light and then thread the connector side of the cable through the bottom of the white round LEGO piece. Locate the top of the cable where the LED component is and then bend the cable down on a 90 degree angle.

Pull the cable all the way through from the other side so that the LED component is right up against the inside of the white round LEGO piece then reconnect the dark grey brick with yellow technic pin through the top of the white round piece. Your base of the fountain section with blue bit light installed should look similar to the below example.

Note: Because of the bit light cable. the 2 sections (white round brick and dark grey brick) will not fully connect and there should be a slight 1-2 mm gap between the two.

We can now reconnect back the top section of the fountain to the base.

 

 

5.) Before we can reconnect the fountain with bit light installed to its original location, we must remove the following LEGO tiles and pieces to allow us to lay the cable underneath and up towards the inside of the flower shop.

 

 

6.) The next step may be tricky so please take caution when doing so to avoid the whole front wall of the flower shop collapsing. We need to thread the cable from the bit light we installed to the fountain underneath this front wall. To do so, lift the base of the assembly square up and using your finger, push down the base plate (in front of the window) to allow you to remove the LEGO section which make up one of the pillars between the left window and front door.

 

 

7.) Reconnect the fountain to its original location and then thread the cable through the open space between the front window and door of the flower shop. Ensure the cable is laid neatly between the studs of the base plate before reconnecting the LEGO section which made up the pillar we removed earlier. You may need to carefully push down the base plate again in order to get this section back in.

Reconnect the tiles and LEGO pieces we removed earlier ensuring the bit light cable from the fountain is neatly laid in between the studs of the base plate. To make it easier, we can remove the top section of the fountain.

Leave the other end of the cables from the two lamp posts and fountain for now. We will connecting them all up later.

 

 

8.) We will now move onto installing lights to the lamps around the front of the cafe. Start be removing the following LEGO pieces surrounding the top front of the cafe.

Remove the 2 lamp sections at the front.

 

 

9.) Take a White 15cm Bit Light and then bend the cable up in 90 degree angle where the LED component is.

Place the LED component facing upward inside the middle of the trans yellow LEGO piece of one of the lamps. Pull the cable over the top of the lamp and then pull it right toward the black brick. Reconnect this lamp section back to the front wall ensuring the cable is tight and in between the 2 black bricks.

Reconnect the 1×2 black brick over the top to secure it in place.

Repeat the same process to install another White 15cm Bit Light to the lamp on the right side of the front of the cafe.

Reconnect surrounding LEGO bricks and pieces we removed earlier.

 

 

10.) We will now install a light to the red coffee mug at the front of the building. Remove the entire section and then disassemble the following pieces as per below:

Take a White 15cm Bit Light and place the LED component directly over the stud of the black piece. With the cable facing toward the back, reconnect the round black piece directly over the top to secure the bit light in place then thread the cable down underneath the space of the black LEGO piece

Reconnect this section back to the main section of the sign.

Reconnect the red coffee mug and then reconnect this section back to the building ensuring the cable is laid behind.

Reconnect LEGO tiles we removed earlier ensuring the cable from the red mug is laid in between studs underneath tiles.

 

 

11.) We will now install lights to the remaining lamps on the right side of the cafe. Start by removing the surrounding LEGO tiles and pieces.

Remove the 2 lamp sections and install another 2x White 15cm Bit Lights cable to them using the same method we used earlier to install the front lamps.

Reconnect the 2 lamps with bit lights installed back to the wall and then reconnect the surrounding LEGO tiles and pieces.

 

 

12.) Take the 8-port Expansion Board and then connect the cables from the 4 lamps, lamp post, and coffee mug lights to the available ports.

 

 

13.) This is a good time to test our current light circuit. To do so, take the USB Power Cable and connect it to a USB Power Power Bank, USB to AA Battery Pack, or USB Wall Adaptor (each sold separately) and turn it ON to test the front lights are working OK.

 

Once the lights are tested, disconnect the USB Power Cable from the expansion board.

 

14.) Take 2x adhesive squares and stick them onto the back of the expansion board. Mount the expansion board onto the inside of the building in the following location.

 

 

15.) Take a 30cm connecting cable and connect it to one of the spare ports on the expansion board. Take the other end of the cable and thread it through the green vine pieces and then through to the inside of the flower shop.

Secure and hide the cable underneath the grey LEGO tiles on the top of each building floor.

 

 

16.) Take a LED strip light and connect a 15cm connecting cable into one of the ports, and another 15cm connecting cable into the other port. We will be using several LED strip lights so we will identify this one as striplight#1.

 

 

17.) Take the second floor of this building and turn it to its side so that we can install striplight#1 to the following position.

Connect one of the 15cm cables from striplight#1 to the last available port on the expansion board underneath and thread the other connecting cable up the open space which leads to the second level.

Reconnect the second level on top and then pull the 15cm cable we threaded up from underneath and set aside.

 

 

18.) Take another LED strip light (striplight#2) and connect a 30cm connecting cable to one port. Place the third floor on top and then turn on its side to allow us to then install striplight#2 to the following position.

Connect the connecting cable from the level below into the other port on striplight#2 and thread the 30cm cable connected to the other port up the open space which leads to the 3rd level.

Reconnect the third level on top and then pull the connecting cable up from underneath ensuring it is threaded behind the staircase.

 

 

19.) Take another LED strip light (striplight#3) and then connect the cable from underneath into the left port.

Take the roof of this section of the assembly square and place it on top. Install striplight#3 to the following position and secure the connecting cable in place by laying it underneath one of the grey tiles on top.

Reconnect the roof back in place. This completes the left section of the assembly square and we can now run a quick test to ensure all lights are working ok. Simply connect the USB Power Cable along with your power source and connect it to the spare port on striplight#3. Turn the power ON and verify all is OK.

 

 

Once verified, disconnect the USB Power Cable.

 

 

20.) We will move onto installing lights to the right side of the Assembly Square starting with the lamps in front of the patisserie. Remove the following LEGO tiles and pieces to give us access to disconnect the 2 lamps.

 

 

21.) Disconnect the trans yellow piece from each of the lamp sections. Take a White 15cm Bit Light and thread the connector side through the larger hole of the trans yellow piece. Thread it all the way through but before the LED component reaches the LEGO piece, bend the component part 90 degrees upward so that the LED component is facing up toward the inside, then pull the cable all the way through.

Reconnect the trans yellow piece with bit light installed back to the lamp section ensuring the cable is facing toward the back.

Reconnect the lamp section to the left side of the front window ensuring the cable is laid in between bricks.

Repeat this step to install another White 15cm Bit Light to the right lamp.

Reconnect the LEGO pieces we removed earlier ensuring the cables for the 2 lights are carefully hidden behind the wall.

 

 

22.) Take a 6-port Expansion Board and connect cables from the 2 lamps we just installed, the lamp post from this side as well as another 15 cm connecting cable into the available ports.

Use another 2 adhesive squares to mount the expansion board to the inside of the patisserie as per below:

Eliminate excess cable from the bit lights by laying them underneath the grey LEGO tiles in between the studs. Try to hide as much cable from being seen from the outside looking in.

 

 

23.) Take the Multi Effects Board and then connect this to another 6-port Expansion board using a 5cm connecting cable. Connect the cable into the port on side of the effects board which only has one port.

This multi effects board has 3 different effects. For this light kit, we will be using effect# 3 (flicker effect). Set it to the 3rd option by flicking the switch to the far right. We will later use the wheel on the effect board to adjust the speed of the flicker effect as desired.

 

 

24.) Using another 2 adhesive squares for each, mount the 2 different boards to the inside wall of the flower shop and connect the 15cm cable from expansion board in the patisserie into the first available port of the 6-port expansion board as per below:

Lay the 15cm connecting cable in between studs underneath the grey tile.

 

 

25.) Connect the bit light cable from the fountain into the bottom port of the multi effects board. Pull the bit light cable up and then secure underneath the grey tiles on the top ensuring they are laid correctly in between studs as per below. Do your best to hide as much cable as you can from being seen from the outside looking in.

 

 

26.) Take a White 30cm Bit Light and connect it to the top port of the multi effects board. Leave the LED end of the bit light as is for now. We will use this to light up the flame in the bbq on the top floor at a later stage.

 

 

27.) We will now test the lights we have installed so far as well as adjust the speed of the flicker effect for the fountain. Connect the USB Power Cable to the 6-Port Expansion Board, then secure the cable underneath the following tile. Connect your power source and place it behind the set.

 

Turn the power ON to verify all is working ok.

 

Review the speed of the flicker effect on the fountain and turn the wheel either clockwise (faster) or anti clockwise (slower) until you are happy with the effect it gives for the fountain to have a realistic water-flowing look.

 

 

28.) Take the second level of this building and turn it on its side so that we can install 2 more LED Strip Lights (striplight#4 and striplight#5) to the following positions.

Connect a 15cm connecting cable in between the 2 strip lights, another 15cm connecting cable to the left port of striplight#4 and a 30cm connecting cable to the bottom port of striplight#5.

 

 

29.) Turn this section over to its correct side up and then remove the following LEGO pieces to allow us to then remove the right door.

Pull the 30cm cable up from underneath and then lay the cable toward the inside of the floor. Place the cable in the corner of the door way before then reconnecting the door back in place securing the cable. Try to ensure there is minimal cable between striplight#5 and the doorway. Reconnect the surrounding LEGO pieces we removed earlier.

 

 

30.) Connect the other end of the 15cm cable from striplight#4 to one of the available ports on the expansion board in the flower shop then reconnect the entire second level back on top.

Ensure the bit light from the effects board is pulled all the way out from the side of the building.

 

 

31.) Locate the other end of the 30cm cable we pulled up from underneath the door and pull it up and secure it underneath the grey tile on top. Pull the cable across to the left side and then secure this underneath another grey tile.

 

 

32.) Take the entire top level and then then turn it on its side to allow us to be able to install another 2 LED strip lights (striplight#6 and striplight#7) to the following positions. Connect a 15cm cable in between the 2 strip lights and then connect a 30 cm cable to the other port on striplight#7.

To prevent the cable from hanging down and being seen from the outside looking in, connect LEGO pieces over the top.

 

 

33.) Turn the top level back over to its correct way up and then remove the following LEGO pieces to allow us to then remove the door.

Pull the 30cm cable up from underneath and then thread the cable through to the inside of the building. Reconnect the door over the top of the cable, same way we did for the level below, then reconnect the surrounding pieces.

 

 

34.) From the top floor apartment, pull the 30cm cable up and secure it underneath the grey tiles as per below.

 

 

35.) Take the entire top floor and then connect the other end of the 30cm cable from underneath to striplight#6 then reconnect the top floor back on top of the building

 

 

36.) Now that we have reconnected the entire top floor, we can now install the other bit light to the flame of the bbq (hanging on the side of the building). Start be removing the following LEGO pieces.

Remove the grey 1×1 brick with flame piece attached and take the bit light from below and then thread the LED component through the back of the 1×1 brick. Ensure the LED component is facing toward the flame piece. Hold it in place before then reconnecting this brick back to its original location.

Reconnect the pieces we removed earlier, piece by piece. Follow the below images to lay the cable in between studs and underneath bricks as you reconnect them.

The main thing we want to do is to ensure there is minimal excess cable running up the wall. You can also use a bit of tape to secure the cable to the wall and prevent it from hanging loosely.

 

37.) Take the roof (above the top floor apartment) and stick the last White Strip Light (striplight#8) to a Plate 1×6. Connect it to the following position underneath the roof,  then connect the 30cm Connecting Cable from underneath to the port closest to the front of striplight#8.

 

Reconnect the roof, then turn the power ON to test all the lights are working OK.

 

 

 

This now completes installation of the Assembly Square LED Light Kit. Your light kit is now ready to be turned on!


 


Wireless Power Connectors (sold separately)

Follow the below instructions if you wish to use Light My Bricks Wireless Power Connectors in between floors. You will require the following extra parts (sold separately)

  • 6x Wireless Power Connectors sets (Available to purchase in a 2pk)
  • 1x 6-Port Expansion Board (Available to purchase in a 2pk)
  • 4x 2-Port Expansion Board (Available to purchase in a 4pk)
  • 1x 30cm Connecting Cable (Available to purchase in a 4pk)

If you wish for the BBQ to flicker, you will need an additional Flicker Effects Board and 5cm Connecting Cable

 

 

1.) Remove the roof from the left building by first disconnecting the connecting cable from the 2nd floor to the strip light on the ceiling.

Repeat this for the roof on the right building.

 

 

2.) Remove the 2nd floor from the left building by first disconnecting the connecting cable from the 1st floor to the strip light on the ceiling.

 

 

3.) Turn the set around and remove the following sections surrounding the BBQ area to allow us to remove the Bit Light from the BBQ.

 

Reconnect the sections.

 

 

4.) Remove the 2nd floor on the right building by first disconnecting the connecting cable from the first floor to the strip light of the ceiling as shown.

 

 

5.) Remove the 1st floor on the left building by completely disconnecting the cable from the ground floor to the strip light on the ceiling. Discard the connecting cable as we will replace it with the wireless connector.

 

 

6.) Remove the 1st floor on the right building by completely disconnecting the cable from the ground floor to the strip light on the ceiling. Discard the connecting cable.

 

Completely disconnect the bit light from the multi effects board that was connected to the BBQ on the top floor. Set the Bit Light aside as we will be reconnecting it at a later stage.

 

 

7.) Moving back to the left side building, disconnect the following LEGO tile as shown. Connect the tile side of a wireless power connector set to the top of the ground floor ensuring the wire is facing the inside of the building, then the cable to the Expansion Board.

 

 

8.) Take the 1st floor of the left side and turn it onto side as shown below. Disconnect the tile piece underneath before connecting the plate side wireless power connector in its place. Ensure the wire is facing the inside of the building, then connect it to the strip light

 

Re-connect the 1st floor on top of the ground floor, ensuring that the wireless power connectors are aligned.

 

 

9.) Moving back to the right building, disconnect the following tile piece and connect a tile side of the wireless power connectors (from a new set) in it’s place. Ensure the wire is facing the inside of the building, then connect it to the 6-Port Expansion Board before securing it under the LEGO tile.

 

 

10.) Take the 1st floor of the right building and flip it as shown. Remove the following black 2×4 plate from underneath.

Disconnect the plate that has the strip light before flipping it horizontally and re-connecting it as shown (with the spare port facing the right). Secure the connecting cable in between strip lights underneath other plates.

 

 

11.) Disconnect the following plate as shown and replace it with a plate side wireless power connector. Ensure the wire is facing the inside of the building then connect it to the strip light before securing the with the black 2×4 plate we removed in the previous step.


 

Re-connect the floor on top of the ground floor ensuring the wireless power connectors are correctly aligned.

 

 

12.) On the 1st floor of the left building, connect the connecting cable to a 2-Port Expansion Board (sold separately).

 

 

13.) Remove the following tile, then connect take the tile side of another wireless power connector and fold the wire underneath before connecting it to the top of the set.

Important Note:
The wire is folded underneath this time so that the ‘+’ and ‘-‘ contacts will align with the contacts on the floor above.

 

The wire should be now facing the inside of the building. Connect the wire to the 2-Port Expansion Board, then twist/braid the cable to neaten everything up.

 

 

14.) Take the 2nd floor of the left side and remove the 1×2 plate from underneath as shown.

 

Take the plate side wireless power connector and fold the wire underneath before connecting it underneath the floor in the below position. Connect the wire to the strip light.

Important Note:
The wire is folded underneath this time so that the ‘+’ and ‘-‘ contacts will align with the contacts on the tile wireless connector below.

 

Reconnect second floor ensuring wireless contacts are correctly aligned.

 

 

15.) Moving back to the right building, disconnect the following tile.

 

Connect the tile side wireless power connector (from another set) to another 2-Port Expansion Board. Find the loose connecting cable from the top of this section and connect it to the 2-Port expansion board. Connect the Wireless connector tile to the top of the floor.

 

Pull the wires to one side so that it is tight before twisting and braiding them together.

 

 

16.) Take the 2nd floor of the right side and turn it onto it’s back so we can access underneath. Disconnect the the plate as shown before replacing it with the plate side wireless power connector ensuring the wire is facing the inside of the building. Connect it to another 2-Port Expansion Board.

 

Connect a 30cm Connecting Cable to the both the expansion board and strip light on the ceiling.

 

Secure the wires underneath the bricks so that the wires are not loose and dangling down.

 

 

17.) Turn this section over and disassemble the following sections surrounding the BBQ. Re-connect the bit light (the one from the BBQ that we disconnected earlier) in the same position as before. However this time, we will be wiring it behind the ladder as shown.

 

Secure the wire under the tile on the left as shown, then reconnect the pieces and sections we removed earlier.

 

Re-connect the 2nd floor ensuring the wireless power connectors are aligned.

 

 

18.)  Moving back to the left building, connect the connecting cable to another 2-Port Expansion Board.

 

Take another tile side Wireless Connector and fold the cable underneath the tile before connecting it on top of the floor as shown. Ensure the cable is facing the inside of the building, then connect it to the other port on the 2-Port Expansion Board.

 

Twist/braid the wires.

 

 

19.) Take the roof of the left building and flip it like shown. Disconnect the following plate from underneath and replace it with a plate side wireless power connector. Ensure you first fold the wire underneath the plate so that the wire is facing the inside of the building. Connect the wire to the strip light on the ceiling as shown.

 

Re-connect the roof ensuring the wireless power connectors are align.

 

 

20.) Moving back to the right building, connect both the connecting cable and bit light from the BBQ to the 6-Port Expansion Board.

 

Remove the following tile with stud as shown and replace it with a tile side wireless power connector (from another set) before connecting it to the expansion board. Ensure the wire is facing the inside of the building, then twist/braid any loose wires.

(If you wish for the BBQ to flicker, connect the bit light to a flicker effects board then connect a 5cm connecting cable from the effects board to the expansion board)

 


 

 

21.) Take the roof of the right building and remove the following plate from underneath and replace it with the final plate side wireless power connector. Connect the wire to the Strip Light, then securely reconnect the roof on top ensuring the wireless connector contacts are correctly aligned.

 

Complete!

 


 

Wireless Power Connectors Install Tip

If you’re having connectivity / contact issues with the Wireless Power Connectors, try the following tip to help resolve the issue:

 

Pull the terminal contacts further out. Use a pair of tweezers to gently pull out both terminal contacts from the plate.

This will ensure that both plate and tile connectors are can easily make contact.

Light My Bricks : Ghostbusters Firehouse Headquarters LED Lighting Kit

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

These instructions can be downloaded in PDF format here


Package contents:

  • 6x White Strip Lights
  • 13x White 30 cm Bit Lights
  • 3x Flashing Red 30cm Bit Lights
  • 1x Flashing White 30cm Bit Light
  • 1x 12-port Expansion Board
  • 2x 6-port Expansion Boards
  • 1x Traffic Light Effects Board
  • 10x Adhesive squares
  • 1x Battery Pack (requires 3x AA Batteries)
    OR
  • 1x USB Power Cable

    Note – Battery Pack will be replaced with USB Power Cables from mid April 2020

Connecting Cables

  • 4x 15cm cable
  • 5x 30cm cable

Extra Lego Pieces

  • 6x plate 1×6 (for mounting strip lights)
  • 2x trans red 1×1 round plate
  • 1x trans green 1×1 round plate
  • 1x trans orange 1×1 round plate
  • 2x trans red 1×1 round brick
  • 2x light grey 1×1 modified brick with stud on one side
  • 2x light grey “tap”

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.) This lighting kit is installed from the bottom up. Start by opening the building and removing the 2nd and top levels of the modular building.

We will be installing lights to the traffic light first. Remove the traffic light and pole, then disassemble the traffic light starting from the left yellow plate.

2.) Take 1 bit light and thread the connector side through the first hole on the side of the black traffic light piece as shown below. Pull the bit light all the way through from the base of the traffic light piece until the LED is at the top of the hole, then secure it in place by connecting one of the provided red trans round plates over the top. Ensure the LED component is facing the correct way up before securing.

Repeat this step to install another bit light to the next hole on the traffic light piece this time, using the provided orange trans round plate to secure the bit light.

3.) To install the green light, take another bit light and then place it directly over the stud with the LED facing up. Then secure it in place by connecting the provided green trans round plate directly over the top.

4.) Reconnect the black 1×2 plate we removed earlier as well as the yellow 1×3 tile ensuring the cables are laid in between and underneath the Lego pieces.

5.) Reconnect the traffic light with lights installed to the pole and then take the 3 cables and wind them around each other so they all come together as one thick cable.

Thread the cable around the top of the pole as shown below before reconnecting the pole back to the base plate.

6.) Take the battery pack and insert 3x AA batteries to it. Connect the battery cable into the top port of the 4-port traffic light board as shown below.

If you’re using the USB Power Cable, connect this to the board this instead of the battery pack, and connect the other end to a USB Power Bank or wall adaptor (sold separately) and turn it ON to test the front lights are working OK.

 

Ensure the effect switch is at the label “3”. (The other option “2” is for a 2-light traffic lights effect which we don’t for this)

Connect the 3 cables from the traffic light into the ports on the traffic light board labelled “G”, “Y” and “R”.

At this point you may be thinking, “Great, I’ve just mixed up my 3 cables, how am I meant to know which cable is for which port?”

The only way is to turn on the battery pack and seeing which light comes on for which port we connect to. We will need to ensure that each light is connected to the correct port otherwise the effect sequence will not be accurate. E.G if you connect a light into the port “G” but you notice the yellow light is on at the traffic light, then remove this light and connect it to port “Y”.

The effect sequence should go Green for 5 seconds, flash 3 times, Yellow for 3 seconds, flash 3 times, Red for 5 seconds, flash 3 times, Repeat.

7.) We can now remove the battery pack/usb cable from the top traffic light board (as we only connected this to test the traffic light board). Replace this with a 15cm connecting cable, then connect the other end to the first port on the 12-port expansion board

Take 4x adhesive squares and stick 2 to each board. Mount the traffic light board to the inside of the building in the top right corner. Hide the excess cables from the traffic light underneath the board.

Leave the expansion board for now as we will mount this later.

8.) We will now move onto installing lights to the front of the building. Start by disconnecting Lego pieces surrounding the red lights. Then remove the grey 1×1 brick with red light attached.

We will be replacing this section of pieces with the following pieces which came in this kit (3 pieces on the right)

2x trans red 1×1 round brick
2x
light grey 1×1 modified brick with stud on one side
2x light grey “tap”

Before we reconnect these pieces, we will install flashing lights to them.

9.) Take one flashing red bit light and thread the connector end through the larger hole (base) of the trans red round brick. Pull it all the way through until the LED component is all the way inside the brick.

Take the light grey “tap” piece and then connect the tap end into the small hole of the trans red brick. Take extra care while doing this as this will push the LED slightly down as it connects.

Thread the connector end through the front hole of the light grey brick and then out through the base. Pull this all the way through until you can connect the grey tap piece to the grey brick.

Connect this new red light piece to the wall then reconnect the surrounding pieces of the wall we removed earlier ensuring the cable is laid in between studs.

Repeat this step for the red light on the right side.

10.) Connect the 2 cables from the lights we just installed to the 12-port expansion board. We can now also mount the expansion board to the inside of the building towards the centre beam as shown below. Ensure the expansion board is mounted as close as possible to the beam.

Do your best to hide the excess cables underneath the grey plates on the top.

11.) We will now light up the desk lamp where Janine is sitting. Disconnect this piece and then take one bit light and stick to the inside of the lamp using an adhesive square. The adhesive square should be able to squeeze into the round plate.

Thread the connector end of the bit light cable through hole of the grey base before reconnecting the lamp to it.

Reconnect the lamp with bit light installed to Janine’s desk.

Secure the cable underneath the desk and toward the right underneath one of the grey tiles. Reconnect Janine’s desk ensuring the cable is facing toward the back wall.

12.) Lay the cable from the desk lamp across the floor towards the wall (in between studs). You can secure the cable down using one of the Lego “boxes”.

Pull the cable up and then thread the cable through the holes in the beams. Then connect it to the first port you can reach on the expansion board (You should have just enough cable length to do this).

13.) We will now install a flashing light to the alarm. First disconnect this section and remove the red light piece.

Take another red flashing bit light and place it on top of the brown stud with the LED component facing up. Secure this by connecting one of the provided trans red round plates directly over the top.

Hide the cable underneath the brown tile.

Reconnect this section back to the wall and then thread the cable behind the expansion board before then connecting it to one of the spare ports.

You can hide the excess cable underneath the grey tiles in between studs as shown below.

14.) We will now install bit lights to the 2 ceiling lights. Start be disconnecting them and then disassemble them as pictured below

Take one bit light and thread the connector end through the front of the dish and then out the back. Thread this all the way through until the LED component is all way the against the dish and then secure it in place by connecting the trans 2×2 round plate directly over the top

Reconnect the light back onto the pole and then wind the cable around so that the cable isn’t too exposed.

Reconnecting the entire section back to the ceiling beam.

Repeat this same process for the other ceiling light

15.) Do your best to hide as much excess cable from the 2 lights underneath the dark grey tiles on top of the ceiling beam. Ensure all hidden cables are laying neatly between bricks, then connect the 2 light cables into the spare ports of the expansion board.

16.) It is now a good time to test our current light circuit. To do this, take the battery pack /USB cable and connect the cable into one of the spare ports of the expansion board and then turn on to test all is working OK.

17.) We will now install some strip lights to the right side of the building starting from the section where the lockers are. Take one LED strip light and connect a 15 cm connecting cable to the left port and a 30 cm connecting cable into the right port. Connect/Stick this strip light underneath the base of the 2nd floor in the following position ensuring the 15cm cable is on the left and the 30cm cable is on the right. Connect the other end of the 30cm cable to the expansion board. To neaten the 30 cm cable, you can lay this underneath the strip light before connecting over it.

19.) Hide the excess from the 30 cm cable by laying parts of the cable underneath the dark grey tiles as pictured below. Ensure you leave enough cable for this section to open the whole way.

20.) Take another strip light and connect the other end of the 15 cm cable from the below strip light into the left port and then connect/stick this strip light underneath the base of the 3rd level (above the bathroom) as picture below.

To secure the cable from being too obvious, use some tape to stick the cable to the side of the wall.

21.) We now need to install another 3 strip lights to the left section of this building. Take another 30cm connecting cable and connect it to a spare port on the expansion board.

Take another strip light and then connect the other end of the 30cm cable into the right port and then take a 15cm cable and connect it to the left port. Connect/stick the strip light onto the bottom of the second floor in the below position.

Secure the excess cable from the 30cm cable underneath tiles as shown below. Ensure you leave enough cable to open and close this section of the building.

22.) Take another strip light and then connect the other end of the 15cm cabe from below strip light to the left port. Take another 15cm cable and connect it to the right port and then connect/stick it underneath the base of the 3rd floor in the below position

Hide and secure cables underneath the following tiles as shown below.

23.) Take another strip light and then connect the 15cm cable from the strip light underneath to the right port, then stick/connect this strip light underneath the roof in the below position.

You can use sticky tape to secure cables, like what I have done here.

24.) We will now move on to lighting the second floor. Before we do so, connect another 30 cm cable to a spare port of the 12-port expansion board (spare port closest to the left side) and then lay it across the beams towards us.

25.) Take the entire second floor and place it on top of the ground floor. Then pull the 30cm cable up from underneath, and up the centre wall, up behind the bed head frame and then up underneath the ceiling beam.

26.) Connect this cable into the right port of one of the 6-port expansion boards. Mount the board to the inside of the ceiling beam using one of the adhesive squares. Ensure you are mounting it in the following position, then hide the excess cable underneath the dark grey tiles.

27.) We will now install a bit light to the bedroom lamp. Start by removing the lamp as well as drawers underneath, then remove the lamp shade.

Take one bit light and with the LED component facing down in the middle of the trans round piece, reconnect the lamp shade piece over the top.

Ensure the LED component for this bit light is facing down

Hide the cable for the lamp underneath the cream round plate, then in between the brown bricks and then underneath the brown 2×2 plate (in between studs)

Reconnect this section with bit light installed back to original position

28.) We need to hide the cable behind the bed on the right. First remove the bed and then lay the cable across the floor and then up the corner side of the wall. Reconnect the bed and then connect the bit light cable to the next available port on the 6-port expansion board. You can hide any excess cable underneath the tiles on the top.

29.) We will now install a flashing bit light to the video arcade game. Start by removing this section and then disassembling starting with the pieces below. Keep the two black bricks as we will require this for the next step

Take one flashing bit light (cool white) and stick it to the back of the two black bricks using an adhesive square (in the middle). Then reconnect these two pieces back so that the bit light is facing toward the front of the arcade game. Lay the cable in between the black studs before reconnecting the remaining pieces.

Reconnect the video arcade game with flashing light installed.

30.) We will now install a light to the fire place. Disconnect the fireplace section and the disassemble the following pieces.

Take one standard bit light and then thread the connector end through the hole of the back of the chimney piece and then pull it all the way through until the bit light can be placed in the middle of the 4 grey studs.

Ensure the LED is facing the correct way up

Secure the bit light in place by reconnecting the fire piece directly over the top, then reconnect the pieces of the fire place. Reconnect the chimney with light installed to original location.

31.) Thread the cable from the fire place light up the wall and then lay it behind the grey roof piece in between studs as shown below. Reconnect the grey room piece over the top of the cable and then thread the rest of the cable across toward the right of the building, laying underneath the tiles above.

32.) Connect the lights from the video arcade game and fire place to the next ports on the 6-port expansion board, then do your best to hide any remaining excess cable underneath tiles.

33.) We will now install a bit light to the kitchen ceiling light. Disconnect this light piece and then use the same method as we did for the lights on the ground floor to install another bit light (see step 14).

34.) Once you have installed another bit light to this light piece, reconnect it to the ceiling beam and then lay the cable across the beams toward the expansion board, laying excess cable underneath Lego tiles as shown below. Connect this cable into the next spare port of the expansion board.

35.) Take another 30 cm connecting cable and connect it to the last remaining port on the 6-port expansion board. Thread the cable across to the side of the building and hide underneath tiles as shown below

36.) Take the entire 3rd level and connect it over the 2nd level. Take the 30cm cable from the level below and then pull it up the side of the wall and then over the ceiling beam securing the cable underneath Lego tiles. Ensure the cable is laid in this position (shown in below images) as we need to ensure we have just enough cable length to reach the other side of the beam.

37.) Connect the 30cm cable into the right port of another 6-port expansion board. Turn the building around and then mount the expansion board to the inside of the ceiling beam as close as you can to the right (as far as the cable can reach).

Note: If you do not have enough cable length you will need to go back and ensure you have threaded the cable the exact way that I did.

38.) We will now install a light to the slime bowl next to the computer. Remove this as well as the brick underneath and disassemble the pieces as per below.

Take one bit light and place it in between the studs of the 2×2 brick, and then secure it in place by reconnecting the fluro trans green Lego head over the top. Ensure the LED component part is facing the correct way up. Reconnect the trans piece over the top and then reconnect this section back to the floor with the cable facing the wall.

Pull the cable up along the side wall and then hide the cable behind the wall piece as per below.

39.) Connect this cable into the port closest to the side on the 6-port expansion board on the other side of the room then do your best to hide all the excess cable underneath tiles across the ceiling beams.

40.) We will now install another bit light to the ceiling light above. Remove this piece and then follow step 14 again to install another bit light to this ceiling light.

Once you have installed another bit light to this ceiling light, reconnect it to the ceiling beam and then connect the other end into the next available port on the 6-port expansion board. Again, hide excess cable underneath the tiles.

41.) We will now install a light to the window lamp. First remove this lamp as well as 2×2 brick underneath. Install another bit light to this lamp following the same process as the bedside lamp in step 27.

Once you have installed a bit light to this lamp, lay the cable underneath across the round plate. Pull it across and then lay it back underneath the 2×2 brick across so it comes out the other side. Reconnect this piece back in front of the window ensuring the cable is facing toward the left.

42.) Connect the other end of the lamp bit light cable into the next port on the 6-port expansion board and then secure the cable to the back wall in between the dart board and score board. As always, hide any excess cable underneath tiles on the ceiling beams as shown below.

43.) We will now install a bit light to the final ceiling light. Remove this piece and then again, follow step 14 to install the last bit light to this ceiling light.

Once you have installed the last bit light, reconnect the ceiling light back to the ceiling beam and then connect the other end of the bit light to the next port on the 6-port expansion board. Hide the excess cable underneath the tiles on the ceiling beam as shown below.

44.) Take a 30cm connecting cable and connect it to the final port on the 6-port expansion board. From the front side, pull the cable across toward the right and then toward the front in between the studs and underneath tiles. Reconnect the tiles over the cable to secure it in place.

45.) Take the entire roof of the ghostbusters headquarters and reconnect it over the top ensuring you can still access the loose 30cm cable we just connected.

46.) Take the final strip light and connect the other end of the 30cm cable to the right port and then connect/stick the strip light to the roof above where Louis Tully is standing. Ensure the 30cm cable is on the right and the left port is free.

47.) Take the battery pack/ USB Cable and place it on roof in the following position. Ensure the on/off switch is facing upward.

Connect the battery cable into the left port of the strip light we just installed.

48.) Secure the battery pack/USB  and cable using Lego pieces as shown below. This will prevent the battery pack from moving around when you turn it on/off.

You can use any spare Lego pieces, just ensure they are long enough.


This finally completes installation of the Ghostbusters Headquarters LED Lighting Kit.

Turn on and ENJOY!

Light My Bricks : Grand Emporium LED Lighting Kit

Here is the instructions document for the Lego Grand Emporium LED lighting kit.

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:

  • 6x White Strip Lights
  • 14x White 30cm Bit Lights
  • 1x 12-port Expansion Board
  • 1x 8-port Expansion Board
  • 1x Lamp Post with LED and cable attached
  • 8x Adhesive squares
  • 5x LEGO Plates 1×6 (for mounting strip lights)
  • 1x USB Power Cable

Connecting Cables

  • 2x 5cm cable
  • 3x 15cm cable
  • 2x 30cm cable

 


Wireless Power Connectors:

If you wish to use Light My Bricks Wireless Power Connectors in between floors (sold separately), please scroll to the bottom of the page to view the instructions.

You will require the following extra parts (available for purchase through our DIY range)

  • 3x Wireless Power Connectors sets (available to purchase in a 2pk)
  • 1x 2-Port Expansion Board (available to purchase in a 4pk)
  • 1x 6-Port Expansion Board (available to purchase in a 2pk)

 


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.) This lighting kit is installed from the bottom up. Start by removing the 2nd and top levels of the modular building.

2.) To enable us to lay the cable for the lamp post underneath the brick tiles, remove the stock lamp post and mail box, as well as the following tiles as per below.

3.) Replace the stock lamp post with the Light My Bricks lamp post ensuring that the cable is laid in the middle of the 2 studs facing toward the right of the building. Gently bend the base plate down and lift the building of the ground floor up so we can thread the cable for the lamp post underneath the building wall.

Pull the cable all the way up from the inside of the building underneath the wall and then use some sticky tape to secure the cable to the wall and to prevent it from being seen from the outside looking in.

4.) Ensure the lamp post cable is laid neatly in between the Lego studs before reconnecting the tiles we removed earlier, followed by the mail box.

5.) We will now light up the lamps on the sides as well as two green shades. First remove the following Lego pieces to allow us access.

6.) Remove one of the pillars and then disconnect the top 2 layers. Disconnect the lamp and disassemble it as per below.

7.) Take 1x Bit Light and thread the connector end through the top whole of the black brick and out through the bottom end. Pull it all the way through until the LED reaches the end and then secure it in place by reconnecting the trans yellow piece.

8.) Reattach the lamp with bit light installed onto the pillar ensuring the cable is laid in between the 2 black Lego studs, then reconnect the top two layers of the pillar.

Reconnect the pillar back to the wall of the building ensuring the cable is behind in between the wall and pillar.

Repeat steps 6–8 to install another bit light to the lamp on the left side of this building.

9.) Take the green shades and disconnect the grey piece from underneath each one.

Take one of the sections and install a bit light underneath in the following position and then secure it in place by reconnecting the grey piece we removed earlier. Ensure the cable for this bit light is behind and in between the grey piece and green pieces.

Repeat this step to install another bit light to the other green shade section.

10.) Reconnect both green shades to the building ensuring the cables for both lights are sitting between the grey studs as per below.

11.) Reconnect the pieces we removed earlier

12.) Take the cables from the 4 lights we just installed and then connect them to spare ports (1 away from the right) of the 12-port expansion board. To eliminate excess cable, wind them around the board until you have about 5–6 cm of slack.

Take the cable from lamp post and connect this into the far right port of the expansion board.

13.) Mount the expansion board onto the inside of the building (on the front wall) using two of the provided adhesive squares, as show below:

Using the USB Power Cable, connect to the expansion board and connect the other end to a USB Power Bank or wall adaptor (sold separately) and turn it ON to test the front lights are working OK.

14.) We will now install lights to the other side of the building.

Repeat steps 5–10 to install another 4 bit lights (2 for the pillar lamps and another 2 for the green shades)

15.) You should now have another 4 lights installed to this side of the building. Before reconnecting the pieces surrounding the top, ensure the cable for the left pillar lamp is threaded across the top of the windows toward the right

16.) Connect the 4 bit lights we just installed the next available ports on the 12-port expansion board.

17.) Lay the cables neatly around the top of the inside of the building as shown below. You can also lay the cables underneath the grey tiles surrounding the top as well as use sticky tape to secure them down (as I have done so for the cables toward the right of the expansion board)

Do your best to hide as much cable as you can from being seen from the outside of the building

Test the lights we have installed so far. Leave the USB Power Cable connected to the Expansion Board as we will be testing again from this USB cable (You can position the Power Bank however you want).

18.) Take one strip light and connect one 15cm cable to the left port and another 15cm cable to the right port. We have a total of six strip lights so we will identify this as striplight#1.

Stick the strip light underneath the centre of the roof in the following position and then thread both cables up in between the doors and ceiling. Pull them up from inside of the building.

We are sticking the strip light directly onto the ceiling rather than a 1×6 Lego plate so that it is not as obvious from the front

19.) Connect the cable from the right port of striplight#1 into the next available port on the expansion board then hide the excess cable underneath one of the grey tiles.

20.) Take the entire second floor and then connect/stick another strip light (striplight#2) on to the bottom of it, in the following position. Take a 30cm connecting cable and connect it to the left port.

Connect the loose 15cm cable from striplight#1 into the right port of striplight#2

21.) Hide the 15cm cable underneath the white Lego plate and then thread the other end of the 30cm cable up to the next floor above. Connect back the second level and then pull up the 30cm cable from underneath.

Secure this cable behind the escalator by first disconnecting the main section of the escalator and then threading the cable behind.

22.) Take the entire third level and then pop it onto its side. Take another two strip lights (striplight#3 and #4) and connect/stick them in the following positions. Connect a 5cm cable in between the strip lights and take a 30cm cable and connect it to the right port of striplight#3. All shown below.

23.) Connect the loose cable from the level below into the spare port of striplight#4

Hide the 30cm cable underneath the white Lego plate before threading the other end of it up to the next level above.

Reconnect back the entire third level and then pull the 30cm cable up from underneath.

Now is a good time to test (again) the lights we have installed so far. To do this, connect the other end of this cable to a spare expansion board and then connect the battery pack cable/usb cable to it. Turn on to verify all is working.

24.) We will now light up the chandelier. First disconnect it from the wall and then disconnect the centre piece by first pulling down the surrounding pieces.

25.) Take a bit light and thread the connector end through the back of the Lego 1×1 trans brick and then out through the base of the brick. Pull it all the way through and then stick the bit light onto one of the black studs (closest to the top middle) using an adhesive square.

26.) Repeat this step for another 2 bit lights so that we have 3 bit lights stuck to the 3 black studs closest to the front of the chandelier. Then reconnect the centre piece we removed earlier.

27.) Close up the surrounding pieces of the chandelier and then reconnect the chandelier back to the wall of the third floor. Wind the 3 cables around the grey pole as shown below. Leave the ends of the cables for now as we will connect them to an expansion board on the roof later.

28.) Take the roof of the building and then connect/stick another two strip lights (striplight#5 and #6) underneath in the following positions. Take a 5cm cable and connect it between the two strip lights.

Connect a 15cm cable to the left port of striplight#6

29.) Flip the roof over and then disconnect the black 2×16 plate in the centre of the sky light, as well as the top window. Pull the 15cm cable from striplight#6 up and then reconnect pieces.

30.) Connect this cable into the first port of the 8-port expansion board

31.) Lift the roof up again and connect the other end of the the 30 cm cable from the level below to the right port of striplight#5. Then reconnect the roof

32.) Take the 3 cables from the chandelier and then pull them to the right and then up across the roof of the building. Lay them down neatly and secure them down using any spare Lego plate or brick you might have, ensuring the cables are in between the studs.

33.) Connect the cables from the chandelier to the next available ports on the 8-port expansion board and then secure the expansion board to the inside of the roof’s edge using 2x self adhesive squares. Neatly lay the cables down below.

34.) We will now light up the Emporium billboard. Take one bit light and stick it to the inside of one of the light pieces using a self adhesive square. Then wind the cable around the light pole a few times before threading it behind into one of the black holes of the billboard base.

Repeat this step for another two bit lights so all 3 billboard lights are installed.

35.) Take the 3 cables and ensure they are wound and threaded around the billboard base as per below.

36.) Connect all three cables into the next available ports on the 8-port expansion board and then neatly lay the cables down as per below.

37.) Test that the lights work

 

This now completes installation of your Grand Emporium LED Lighting kit. Simply turn on and ENJOY!

 


Wireless Power Connectors:

If you wish to use Light My Bricks Wireless Power Connectors in between floors (sold separately), you will require the following extra parts (available for purchase through our DIY range)

  • 3x Wireless Power Connectors sets (available to purchase in a 2pk)
  • 1x 2-Port Expansion Board (available to purchase in a 4pk)
  • 1x 6-Port Expansion Board (available to purchase in a 2pk)

 

1.) Begin disconnecting the 3 Bit Lights from the 8-Port Expansion Board that light up the chandelier.

 

 

2.) Lift up the roof slightly before disconnecting the connecting cable connected to the strip light on the ceiling, then remove the roof.

 

 

3.) Lift up the 2nd floor slightly before disconnecting the connecting cable connected to the strip light on the ceiling, then remove the 2nd floor.

 

 

4.) Lift up the 1st floor slightly, before disconnecting the connecting cable connected to the strip light on the ceiling, then remove the 1st floor.

 

 

5.) Disconnect the other end of the loose connecting cable from the strip light at the front entrance.

 

 

6.) From your first set of wireless power connectors, use a tile side wireless power connector and connect above the front entrance as shown. Ensure the wire is facing toward the back of the building, then connect it to the expansion board.

 

 

7.) Use the plate side wireless power connector and connect it underneath the 1st floor in the following position. Connect the connector end to the strip light, then reconnect the first floor above the ground floor. Ensure both wireless connector contacts align wit each other when you place the first floor on top.

 

 

8.) Attach an adhesive square to the 2-Port Expansion Board before connecting the expansion board to the loose connecting cable on the 1st floor.



 

 

9.) From another Wireless Power Connector set, use the tile side and connect it above the first floor as shown. Once attached, connect it to the 2-Port Expansion Board.

 

 

10.)  Mount the expansion board to the wall on the first floor as shown.

 

 

11.) Moving onto the 2nd floor, flip onto it’s side as shown. Use the plate side wireless power connector and connect it underneath the floor in the following position before connecting it to the strip light (Secure the wire under the grey LEGO 2×10 plate).

 

Reconnect the 2nd floor on top ensuring both wireless connector contacts align correctly.

 

 

12.) Test the lights

 

 

13.) Attach 2x Adhesive Squares to the bottom of a 6-Port Expansion Board. Connect the connecting cable from the second floor as well as the bit lights from the chandelier to the 6-Port Expansion Board before twisting/braiding the wires to ensure a cleaner look.



 

Mount he expansion board to the wall in the following position.

 

 

14.) From the last wireless power connector set, connect the tile side to the top of the second floor as shown before connecting it to the 6-Port Expansion Board.


 

 

15.) Take the roof and turn it over before connecting the plate side wireless power connector underneath in the below position. Connect the cable to the strip light, then secure the wire between the 2×10 Plate.



 

 

Important Note:

Ensure the wireless power connector cable is connected so that the wire is facing down, then bring the wire over the connector. This is to ensure the ‘+’ and ‘-‘ contacts from both connectors are correctly aligned

 

Finally, re-connect the roof back to the set.

16.) Test the lights!

 



Wireless Power Connectors Install Tip

If you’re having connectivity / contact issues with the Wireless Power Connectors, try the following tip to help resolve the issue:

 

Pull the terminal contacts further out. Use a pair of tweezers to gently pull out both terminal contacts from the plate.

This will ensure that both plate and tile connectors are can easily make contact.

Light My Bricks : Pet Shop LED Lighting Kit

Here is the instructions document for the Light My Bricks Pet Shop LED lighting kit.

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:

  • 7x White Strip Lights
  • 3x White 30cm Bit Lights
  • 1x 6-port Expansion Board
  • 1x Lamp Post with LED and cable attached
  • 2x Adhesive squares
  • 7x Lego Plates 1×6 for mounting Strip Lights
  • 1x USB Power Cable

Connecting Cables

  • 1x 5cm cable
  • 5x 15cm cable
  • 1x 30cm cable

Wireless Power Connectors:

If you wish to use Light My Bricks Wireless Power Connectors in between floors (sold separately), please scroll to the bottom of the page to view the instructions.

You will require the following extra parts (available for purchase through our DIY range)

  • 6x Wireless Power Connectors sets (available to purchase in a 2pk)
  • 4x 2-Port Expansion Board (available to purchase in a 4pk)
  • 1x 8-Port Expansion Board (available to purchase in a 2pk)
  • 3x 1×6 Plate (Any Colour) (Available to Purchase)
  • 2 1×2 Plate (Any Colour) (Not sold but it is a common LEGO piece)
  • 1x 1×4 Tile (Any Colour) (Not sold but it is a common LEGO piece)The LEGO pieces are interchangeable as long as the replacements can fulfil the same role/purpose.

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.) Start by separating the 2 buildings and then remove the 2nd and top levels from the Red building as we will install lights to this section first.

2.) Remove the following pieces which make up the top frame of the front door. Save the last section as we will install a bit light to it.

3.) Turn this section over so that we can see the bottom of it. Take 1 bit light and place it in the middle of the plate as per below. Ensure that the LED component part is facing the correct way up.

Reconnect this section back to original position but first place your thumb over the bit light so that it does not fall out of place when we turn the Lego section over. Ensure the cable for the bit light is on the inside of the building and laid in between Lego studs. When you look from underneath, you should be able to just see the LED component peeping through.

Reconnect the Lego pieces we removed in previous steps.

4.) Pull the excess cable toward the right and then lay it in between the brown studs underneath the white Lego plate as per below. This helps hide excess cable and secures it in place. The cable should be now secured and there should be roughly 12–15cm in length between the wall and connector. Leave this end of the cable for now as We will connect this to the other side of the Pet Shop later on.

5.) Take the entire 2nd floor and then turn if over on its back so that we can see the bottom of it. Take 1 strip light and connect or stick it (depending on which option you choose) in the following position. We will refer to this as striplight#1. Take a 30cm connecting cable and plug it into the left port of the strip light.

6.) Take another 15cm cable and connect it to the right port of the strip light. Secure this cable by reconnecting the white lego plate over it.

7.) Thread the other side of the cable we connected into the left port up the space which leads to the level above. Flip the 2nd floor over and then reconnect it in place. Locate the cable we threaded up earlier and pull it up. Secure it in place by pulling it in between the 4th & 5th step from the top. This should lock the cable in place as it is a tight gap between the step and wall.

8.) Take the 3rd level and then turn it on its back so that we can see underneath. Take another 2 strip lights and connect them together using a 5cm connecting cable, then connect/stick them in the following positions. These will be identified as striplight#2 and striplight#3.

9.) Take the 30cm cable that we pulled up from underneath and connect this into the left port of striplight#2.

Lay access cable toward the front of the building underneath the grey Lego tiles as per below.

10.) Take a 15cm cable and connect it into the left port of striplight#3 then thread this up to the level above.

Place the entire 3rd level back into the correct position ensuring that striplight#3 is clearly visible from the front of the building just above the window of the 2nd floor.

11.) Take the roof of the red building and then connect/stick another strip light (striplight#4) in the following position underneath. Connect the 15cm cable which we pulled up from the lower level into the left port of the strip light.

12.) Using the USB Power Cable, connect it to the strip light.

You can secure the USB power bank/battery pack in place and prevent it from moving around by using a few spare Lego bricks which is what I have done as per below.

 

13.) Reconnect the roof on and connect the USB power cable to a USB Power Bank or wall adaptor (sold separately) and turn it ON to test the front lights are working OK.

You should have 2 cables sticking out through the right of the building (connecting cable and bit light cable)

Note: that the front door light will not be working as we have yet to connect this to any expansion board.

 

14.) We will now move on to the “pet shop” side of the building. First remove the 2nd and 3rd levels.

Remove the lamp post as well as the following Lego tiles.

Remove the set of brown steps.

Note: You can tilt the base plate down a little to help easily disconnect the steps.

Take the Light My Bricks lamp post with LED and cable attached and connect this to the base plate ensuring the cable is facing toward the shop. Thread the cable through the doorway and pull the other end of this cable up from the inside of the shop.

Lay the cable in between the green studs as pictured below before reconnecting the set of brown steps as well as the grey tiles we removed earlier.

15.) Push the porch light back and then disassemble the following pieces as per below.

16.) Take a bit light and place it in the middle of the 4 grey studs ensuring the LED component part is facing the correct way up. Secure this bit light in place by reconnecting the transparent yellow Lego light piece directly over the top. Ensure that the cable is facing the same way as per below. The bit light should sit comfortably in the middle of the light piece. Once this is done, reconnect the transparent globe piece over the top.

Turn the porch light back toward the original position.

17.) Remove the following Lego pieces which surround the front windows of the Pet shop.

Take the below pieces and then install another bit light to the bottom of the blue and white roof. Secure the bit light in place by reconnecting the brown window underneath ensuring that the bit light cable is facing the inside of the building and laying in between the brown studs. The LED component should be visible if you look from underneath.

Reconnect the windows and surrounding pieces to original positions.

18.) Take the cable from the bit light we just installed as well as porch bit light and twist/wind them together.

Take the 6-port expansion board from this kit and connect the 2 cables we twisted together into the the spare ports of the expansion board. Wind the 2 cables around the expansion board to free up the excess cable as per below.

19.) Take the cables from the lamp post as well as the front door bit light from the red building and plug them into the next available ports on the expansion

Before you connect the cable from the front door of the red building, lay this cable underneath one of the grey tiles as per below.

20.) Connect the 15cm cable we connected to striplight#1 from the red building into a spare port of the expansion board then take another 15cm cable and connect it into the final port on the expansion board.

Secure the expansion board to the top of the building using a self adhesive square like I have done below. We need to keep the cables from being obviously seen from the outside front of the building so do your best to hide these cables.

You will notice that the cable from the lamp post is dangling down. You can hide this by simply using a little bit of sticky tape to stick the cable to the wall as shown below.

21.) Take the 2nd level and place it on top of the ground floor. Tip it on its back and connect/stick a strip light (Striplight#5) to the bottom of it in the following position. Connect the other end of the 15cm cable we connected earlier to the expansion board into the left port of the strip light.

22.) Take another 15cm cable and connect it to the right port of striplight#5. Thread the other end of the cable up the spacing which leads to the 2nd level. Reconnect the entire 2nd level back to original position and then pull the 15cm cable up from underneath.

Note: You will need to open the door on the 2nd level to do this and when you close the door after the cable has been threaded through, it will secure it it place. Leave this cable aside for now and ensure it does to drop back down below.

23.) Place the 3rd level (first remove roof) on top and then turn it over to connect/stick another strip light(Striplight#6) in the following position.

Take another 15cm cable and connect this to the left port of striplight#6. Thread this up and pull it up from the top of the floor and set aside ensuring it does not drop back down below. Locate the 15cm cable we pulled up from the door on the level below and connect this to the right port of striplight#6. Reconnect the entire 3rd floor back in place.

24.) Pull the 15cm cable up from the below 2nd floor and connect it to the final strip light (striplight#7). Take the roof of the building and connect/stick the strip light in the below position.

Reconnect the roof to the original position and and then connect the 2 buildings back together.

This now completes installation of the Pet Shop lighting kit.

Turn the battery pack to “on” and enjoy!

 


 

Wireless Power Connectors:

If you wish to use Light My Bricks Wireless Power Connectors in between floors (sold separately), you will require the following extra parts (available for purchase through our DIY range)

  • 6x Wireless Power Connectors sets (available to purchase in a 2pk)
  • 4x 2-Port Expansion Board (available to purchase in a 4pk)
  • 1x 8-Port Expansion Board (available to purchase in a 2pk)
  • 3x 1×6 Plate (Any Colour) (Available to Purchase)
  • 2x 1×2 Plate (Any Colour) (Not sold but it is a common LEGO piece)
  • 1x 1×4 Tile (Any Colour) (Not sold but it is a common LEGO piece)The LEGO pieces are interchangeable as long as the replacements can fulfil the same role/purpose.

 

1.) Lift up the roof of the left building before disconnecting the USB Power Cable and the Connecting Cable.




 

Disconnect the following tile to remove the secured USB Power Cable as we will connect it to a different spot later on. Reconnect the tile once the cable is free/loose.

 

 

2.) Lift up the 2nd floor before disconnecting the Connecting Cable as shown. Once disconnected, remove the 2nd floor of the left building.

 

 

3.) Lift up the 1st floor before disconnecting the Connecting Cable and White LEGO Plate from underneath as shown. Once the cable/wire is free, reconnect the White LEGO Plate, then remove the 1st floor of the left building.



 

 

4.) Lift up the roof of the right building before disconnecting the Connecting Cable from the strip light as shown. Once disconnected, remove the roof.


 

 

5.) Lift up the 2nd floor before disconnecting the following Connecting Cable from the strip light as shown. Once disconnected, remove the 2nd floo.r

 

 

6.) Lift up the 1st floor, before disconnecting the Connecting Cable from the strip light as shown. Once disconnected, remove the 1st floor.

 

 

7.) Disconnect all the bit lights from the 6-Port Expansion Board. We will also now permanently remove the connecting cables from our build, then remove the expansion board from the wall.

 

 

8.) Swap out the 6-Port Expansion Board for a new 8-Port Expansion Board. Reconnect the Bit Lights to the 8-Port Expansion Board. Twist/braid the wires to ensure a cleaner look. Take the USB Power Cable we removed from the left building and connect it to a spare port on the expansion board.

 

 

9.) Disconnect the following LEGO tile from the left building, then take a tile side wireless power connector (from a Wireless Power Connector Set) and fold the wire underneath the tile. With the wire now facing the outside of the building, connect it to the below position.

 

Connect the wireless power connector on the ground floor of the left building to the 8-Port Expansion Board

 

 

10.) Take the 1st floor of the left building and turn it onto it’s back so we can access underneath. Take the plate side of the wireless power connector from your first set, and connect it underneath the floor in the below position. Connect the cable to the Strip Light. Use a spare 1×6 Plate (any colour)  to secure the wire in place, then flip the floor over and reconnect it to the ground floor ensuring the two wireless connectors are correctly aligned on top of each other.

 

 

11.) Connect the Connecting Cable on the 1st floor (of the left building) to a 2-Port Expansion Board. Remove the following tile piece as shown, then take a tile side of a wireless power connector (of a 2nd set) and with the wire facing the inside of the building, connect it to the below position. Connect the wire to the 2-Port Expansion board, then twist/braid the wires to provide a cleaner look.

 

 

12.) Take the 2nd floor and turn it onto it’s back so we can access underneath. Remove the LEGO 1×3 Plate from underneath connect it to the 1st floor in the following position.

 

 

13.) Going back to the 2nd floor, take a plate side of a wireless power connector (from your 2nd set) and with the wire facing the inside of the building, connect it to where you removed the 1×3 Plate. Connect the wire to the Strip Light, then turn the floor over and reconnect it to the first floor ensuring the wireless power connectors correctly align.

 

 

14.) Take 2x Plates 1×6 and 2x Plates 1×2 and connect them together as shown below. Take a tile side of another wireless power connector and with the wire facing toward you, connect it in between.

 

 

15.) Disconnect the following LEGO pieces before placing the LEGO pieces with the wireless power connector in its place ensuring the wire is facing the inside of the building. Once in position, connect the Wireless Power Connector to the 2-Port Expansion Board.

 

 

16.) From the LEGO pieces you just removed, disconnect the two 1×2 tiles  connect them to the 2nd floor as shown below. Tuck the wires around the room.

 

 

17.) Take the roof and flip it over. Take a plate side of a wireless power connector and with the wire facing the inside, connect it underneath as shown. Twist/braid the wire to neaten them up, then reconnect the roof ensuring the wireless power connectors align.

 

 

18.) Disconnect the following tile piece from the right ground floor as shown. Take another tile side of a wireless power connector and with the wire facing the inside, connect it to the below position.

 

 

19.) Take the 1st floor (of the right building) and disconnect the following LEGO plate from underneath. Take a plate side of a wireless power connector and with the wire facing the inside, connect it underneath, then connect the wire to the strip light. Tuck in the wires underneath the plates, then re-connect the 1st floor ensuring the wireless power connectors correctly align.

 

 

20.) Connect the Connecting Cable from the 1st floor to a 2-Port Expansion Board. Disconnect the following tile, then take a tile side of a wireless power connector and with the wire facing the inside, connect it to the below position. Connect the wire to the 2-Port Expansion Board. Twist/Braid the excess cables into a neat bunch.

 

 

21.) Take the 2nd floor of the right building and disconnect the following LEGO plate from underneath as shown below. Take a plate side of a wireless power connector and with the wire facing the inside, connect underneath the floor in the following position. Connect the wire to the Strip Light, then re-connect the 2nd floor ensuring the wireless connectors correctly align.

 

 

22.) Connect the Connecting Cable on the 2nd floor to another 2-Port Expansion Board.


 

Disconnect the following LEGO tile piece, then take a tile side of a wireless connector and with the wire facing the wire facing the inside, connect it to the below position. Take your spare Tile 1×4 and connect to the right of the Wireless Power Connector.

 

 

23.) Take the roof and disconnect the following plate from underneath. Take the remaining plate side of a wireless power connector and with the wire facing the inside, connect it underneath the roof in the following position. Connect the wire to the strip light, then twist/braid the wire into a neat bunch.

 

Finally, re-connect the roof back to the set ensuring the wireless power connectors correctly align.

 

And… you’re done!

 


Wireless Power Connectors Install Tip

If you’re having connectivity / contact issues with the Wireless Power Connectors, try the following tip to help resolve the issue:

 

Pull the terminal contacts further out. Use a pair of tweezers to gently pull out both terminal contacts from the plate.

This will ensure that both plate and tile connectors are can easily make contact.