LIGHT MY BRICKS 71741 Operating instructions

Brand: LIGHT MY BRICKS

Model: 71741

Type: Operating instructions

INSTALLATION GUIDE 1NINJAGO CITY GARDENS 71741 LIGHT KIT INSTALLATION GUIDE - PART 1

Light My Bricks LEGO® Ninjago City

Gardens 71741 Light Kit

Installation Guide

Part 1

Hi There, we’re Light My Bricks!

We’re here to help you get started on part 1 of the LEGO®

Ninjago City Gardens (71741) Lighting Kit.

To access part 2 of the installation guide please visit our

instructions portal to ﬁnd the download link.

This PDF details the instructions for the LED light kit only. If

you are wishing to purchase this LED Lighting Kit , please

click here to view the product page.

Before you begin, please check that you have all the correct

quantities of components as per the package contents

listing.

Have fun and enjoy!

INSTALLATION GUIDE 2NINJAGO CITY GARDENS 71741 LIGHT KIT INSTALLATION GUIDE - PART 1 PACKAGE CONTENTS

LEGO PIECES:

8 × Plate 1x6 (Any Colour)

8 × Black 1×1 Modiﬁed Plate Rounded w Handle *

15 × Black Round Plate 1x1 w Open Stud *

3 x Black Arm Skeleton, Bent w Clips (Horizontal

Grip)

5 × Black Tile 1x1 w Clip

2 × White Round Plate 1x1 w Open Stud

5 × Trans Clear 2x2 Plate w Rounded Bottom

1 × Black Plate 1×2 modiﬁed w Handle on End

1 × Black Plate 1×2 modiﬁed w stud jumper

1 × Black Plate 1x6

5 × Trans Clear Round Plate 1x1

1 × Trans Red Round Plate 1x1

* Indicates 1 extra component has been included

just in case!

PACKAGE CONTENTS:

14 x White Strip Lights *

13 x Blue 30cm Bit Lights *

10 x White 15cm Bit Lights *

1 x White 30cm Bit Lights

8 x Pink 30cm Bit Lights

3 x Green 30cm Bit Lights

5 x Cool White 15cm Bit Lights

5 x Cool White 30cm Bit Lights

1 x Flashing White 30cm Bit Light

2 x Yellow 15cm Bit Lights

8 x 6-Port Expansion Board

4 x 8-Port Expansion Board *

1 x 12-Port Expansion Board

1 x Flicker Eects Board

10 x 5cm Connecting Cables *

13 x 15cm Connecting Cables *

3 x 30cm Connecting Cables

1 x USB Power Cable

(Power Source not included - sold separately)

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Contents 4. Before You Begin

7. Part 1.

35. Troubleshooting

40. Contact

PDF.62. Part 2.

CONTENTS

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LAYING CABLES IN BETWEEN

AND UNDERNEATH BRICKS

Cables can ﬁt in between and

underneath LEGO® bricks, plates, and

tiles providing they are laid correctly

between the LEGO® studs. Do NOT

forcefully join LEGO® together around

cables; instead ensure they are laying

comfortably in between each stud.

CAUTION: Forcing LEGO® to connect

over a cable can result in damaging

the cable and light.

CONNECTING CABLE

CONNECTORS TO EXPANSION

BOARDS

Take extra care when inserting

connectors to ports of Expansion

Boards. Connectors can be inserted

only one way. With the expansion

board facing up, look for the soldered

“=” symbol on the left side of the port.

The connector side with the wires

exposed should be facing toward the

soldered “=” symbol as you insert into

the port. If a plug won’t ﬁt easily into

a port connector, do not force it.

Incorrectly inserting the connector

can can result in bent pins inside the

port or possible overheating of the

expansion board when connected.

Before You Begin

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

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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 MICRO CABLE

CONNECTORS TO MICRO

EXPANSION BOARD PORTS

Take extra care when inserting the

micro connectors to micro ports of

Micro Expansion Boards. Connecting

Micro Bit Lights to Micro Expansion

Boards is similar to connecting lights

and cables to Strip Lights. With the

expansion board facing up, ensure the

side of the connector with the wires

exposed is facing down. If a plug won’t

ﬁt easily into a port connector, do not

force it. Use your ﬁngernail to push

the plastic part of the connector to the

micro port.

Before You Begin

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

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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.

Before You Begin

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

INSTALLATION GUIDE 7NINJAGO CITY GARDENS 71741 LIGHT KIT INSTALLATION GUIDE - PART 1

Instructions To ensure a smooth installation

of your light kit, please read and

follow each step carefully.

If you run into any issues, please

refer to the online troubleshooting

guide.

STEPS

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LEGEND: DISCONNECT TURN / FLIP TWIST / BRAIDDIRECTIONAL POWER ON / TESTCONNECT / RECONNECT

STEPS

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LEGEND: DISCONNECT TURN / FLIP TWIST / BRAIDDIRECTIONAL POWER ON / TESTCONNECT / RECONNECT

STEPS

Yellow 15cm Bit Light

8-Port Expansion Board

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LEGEND: DISCONNECT TURN / FLIP TWIST / BRAIDDIRECTIONAL POWER ON / TESTCONNECT / RECONNECT

Blue 30cm Bit Light 15cm Connecting Cable

6-Port Expansion Board

USB Power Cable

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Connect to a USB

Power Bank, USB to AA

Battery Pack or USB Wall

Adaptor

(each sold separately)

If you experience any issues with the lights not working and suspect an issue with a component, please try a dierent port on the expansion board to verify where the fault lies

(with the light or expansion board). To correct any issues with expansion board ports, please view the section addressing expansion board issues on our online troubleshooting guide.

LEGEND: DISCONNECT TURN / FLIP TWIST / BRAIDDIRECTIONAL POWER ON / TESTCONNECT / RECONNECT

Blue 30cm Bit Light

Flicker Eects Board

Connect the Bit Light

to the OUT port on the

eects board.

5cm Connecting Cable

Connect the cable to the

IN port on the eects

board.

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LEGEND: DISCONNECT TURN / FLIP TWIST / BRAIDDIRECTIONAL POWER ON / TESTCONNECT / RECONNECT

STEPS

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11.10.

If you experience any issues with the lights not working and suspect an issue with a component, please try a dierent port on the expansion board to verify where the fault lies

(with the light or expansion board). To correct any issues with expansion board ports, please view the section addressing expansion board issues on our online troubleshooting guide.

LEGEND: DISCONNECT TURN / FLIP TWIST / BRAIDDIRECTIONAL POWER ON / TESTCONNECT / RECONNECT

Blue 30cm Bit Light 30cm Connecting Cable

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LEGEND: DISCONNECT TURN / FLIP TWIST / BRAIDDIRECTIONAL POWER ON / TESTCONNECT / RECONNECT

STEPS

13.

12.

15cm Connecting Cable

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LEGEND: DISCONNECT TURN / FLIP TWIST / BRAIDDIRECTIONAL POWER ON / TESTCONNECT / RECONNECT

STEPS

14.

15.

White 15cm Bit Light

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LEGEND: DISCONNECT TURN / FLIP TWIST / BRAIDDIRECTIONAL POWER ON / TESTCONNECT / RECONNECT

16. 17.

STEPS

15cm Connecting Cable

White Strip Light

Plate 1x6 (any colour)

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18.

If you experience any issues with the lights not working and suspect an issue with a component, please try a dierent port on the expansion board to verify where the fault lies

(with the light or expansion board). To correct any issues with expansion board ports, please view the section addressing expansion board issues on our online troubleshooting guide.

LEGEND: DISCONNECT TURN / FLIP TWIST / BRAIDDIRECTIONAL POWER ON / TESTCONNECT / RECONNECT

8-Port Expansion Board

Yellow 15cm Bit Light

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LEGEND: DISCONNECT TURN / FLIP TWIST / BRAIDDIRECTIONAL POWER ON / TESTCONNECT / RECONNECT

19.

20.

STEPS

Blue 30cm Bit Light

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21.

STEPS

If you experience any issues with the lights not working and suspect an issue with a component, please try a dierent port on the expansion board to verify where the fault lies

(with the light or expansion board). To correct any issues with expansion board ports, please view the section addressing expansion board issues on our online troubleshooting guide.