Light My Bricks 42171 LED Lighting Kit Installation Guide
- June 1, 2024
- LIGHT MY BRICKS
Table of Contents
Light My Bricks 42171 LED Lighting Kit
Product Specifications
- 1x Blink Effects Board
- 2x 6-Port Expansion Board
- 1x 12-Port Expansion Board
- 10x Adhesive Square
- 1x 5cm Connecting Cable
- 2x 15cm Connecting Cable
- 1x USB Power Cable (Power Source not Included)
Product Usage Instructions
1. Connecting Cable Connectors To Expansion Boards:
Make sure to connect the cable connectors to the expansion boards securely. Follow the instructions provided to ensure proper connection.
2. Connecting Cable Connectors To Strip Lights:
When connecting cable connectors to strip lights, ensure the connectors are inserted in the correct orientation. Do not force connectors into ports to avoid damage.
3. Connecting Micro Cable Connectors To Micro Expansion Board Ports:
Take care when connecting micro cable connectors to micro expansion board ports. Ensure correct orientation and use gentle pressure to insert connectors without forcing them.
FAQs
- Q: What should I do if a plug won’t fit easily into a port connector?
- A: If a plug won’t fit easily into a port connector, do not force it. Forcing it can damage the plug and the connector. Check the orientation and try again gently.
- Q: How do I know which part to use from the Light Kit?
- A: Pay close attention to the Light Kit Component image format provided in the guide. It indicates which part to use for the installation.
LEGO® MERCEDES-AMG F1 W14 E PERFORMANCE #42171 LIGHT KIT
INSTALLATION GUIDE
Light My Bricks
LEGO® MERCEDES-AMG F1 W14 E PERFORMANCE 42171 INSTALLATION GUIDE
Hi There! We’re here to help you get started on the LEGO® Mercedes-AMG F1 W14
E Performance 42171 Light Kit. This PDF details the instructions for the LED
light kit only. If you run into any issues, please refer to the
troubleshooting section towards the end of this guide. Have fun and enjoy!
INSTALLATION GUIDE
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PACKAGE CONTENTS:
Individual Bags
· 6x Light Blue 30cm Bit Light · 4x Cool White 30cm Bit Light · 2x Cool White
Large 30cm Bit Light · 4x Red 30cm Bit Light · 1x Green to Orange 15cm Bit
Light
Mixed Components 1
1x Blink Effects Board 2x 6-Port Expansion Board 1x 12-Port Expansion Board
10x Adhesive Square
Connecting Cables
1x 5cm Connecting Cable 2x 15cm Connecting Cable
USB Power Cable
1x USB Power Cable (Power Source not Included)
PACKAGE CONTENTS
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Mixed Components 2
2x Bar 4L – Black 2x Plate, Round 1×1 – Trans Red 1x Plate, Round 1×1 – Trans
Clear 13x Plate, Round 1×1 Open Stud – Black 3x Bar 1L with Clip Mechanical
Claw – Cut Edges and Hole on Side – Light Bluish Gray 2x Arm Skeleton, Bent
with Clips (Horizontal Grip) – Black
Mixed Components 3
6x Bracket 1×1 – 1×1 Inverted – Black 2x Technic, Pin 1/2 without Friction
Ridges – Light Bluish Gray 2x Plate, Modified 1×1 with Open O Clip (Horizontal
Grip) – Black 7x Tile, Modified 1×1 with Open O Clip – Black
Mixed Components 4
3x Plate 1×1 – Black 2x Tile 1×2 – Trans Red 12x Plate, Round 1×1 with Bar
Handle – Black 2x Plate, Modified 1×2 with Bar Handle on End – Black
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Before You Begin
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.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
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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.
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Before You Begin
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.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
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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.
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Before You Begin
Installing Bit Lights Under Lego® Bricks And Plates
When installing Bit Lights under LEGO® pieces, ensure they are placed the
correct way up (Yellow LED component exposed). You can either place them
directly on top of LEGO® studs or in between.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
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Before You Begin
The Symbols Used In This Guide
When going through the following guide you will come across symbols and
formats that will assist with the installation of your light kit. Take notice
of them as each has a specific purpose.
Light Kit Component
This is the most important image format as it indicates which part to use from
the Light Kit. Make sure you pay close attention to which part is shown.
White 30cm Bit Light
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Connect
Used when you need to connect a LEGO piece or LMB component.
Disconnect
Used when you need to remove a LEGO piece/ section or LMB component.
Directional
Used to show where to route cables, place components, or move them.
Bend/Pivot
Used when a component needs to be bent, or part folded or pivoted.
Turn/ Flip
Will be found in the top left corner when the set needs to be rotated or
flipped.
Twist/ Braid
Seen when a set of cables need to be grouped and twisted together.
Power On Test
Found at the end of a major step to test the lights. Will be located in the
top left corner.
Note
Notes will be found alongside the instruction photos and explain what to do.
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Before You Begin
Repeat Step
Repeat the previous step eg.
x2
Make a spotlight, then make a
second spotlight.
Connect Focus
Used to highlight a hard to see area where a component is being connected.
Disconnect Focus
Used to highlight a hard to see area where a component is being disconnected.
General Focus
Used to highlight a hard to see area where a component needs to be acted on.
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General Note
This is a sample note that is used anywhere in this guide. It will explain a
difficult section where photos are hard to illustrate or easily confused.
Connect Note
The green coloured note is used when the topic focuses on a component being
connected, like the shown Power Bank.
Disconnect Note
The red coloured note is used when the topic focuses on a component being
disconnected or like here, the removed pieces.
NOTE
Take the 5cm Connecting Cable from the 4-Port Micro Expansion Board and route
it into the “IN” port of the Flicker Effects Board
NOTE
Connect to a 5V USB Power Bank, 5V USB Wall Adaptor, or USB to AA Battery Pack
(sold separately)
NOTE
You should have these parts left over that were removed from the LEGO set
Removed Pieces 9
BLUEPRINT
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BLUEPRINT
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LIGHT KIT INSTALLATION
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.
Wenn Sie Probleme mit Ihrem Light My Bricks-Set haben, sehen Sie sich unser
Video zur Fehlerbehebung an oder lesen Sie die Auflistung der häufigsten
Ursachen, die Ihnen bei der Fehlersuche helfen hier.
Si vous rencontrez des problèmes avec votre kit Light My Bricks, regardez
notre vidéo de dépannage ou consultez la liste des causes les plus fréquentes
pour vous aider à les résoudre ici.
Se si verificano problemi con il set Light My Bricks, guardare il nostro video
per la risoluzione dei problemi o leggere l’elenco delle cause più comuni per
la risoluzione dei problemi qui.
INSTRUCTIONS
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Plate, Round 1×1 – Trans-Red
Red 30cm Bit Light
2
Red 30cm Bit Light
Plate, Round 1×1 – Trans-Red
INSTRUCTIONS
DISCONNECT
CONNECT
DIRECTIONAL
BEND / PIVOT
TURN / FLIP
TWIST / BRAID
POWER ON TEST
NOTE ICON
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Red 30cm Bit Light
3
Plate, Modified 1×2 with Bar Handle on End – Black
Tile 1×2 with Groove – Trans-Red
INSTRUCTIONS
DISCONNECT
CONNECT
DIRECTIONAL
BEND / PIVOT
TURN / FLIP
TWIST / BRAID
POWER ON TEST
NOTE ICON
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Tile, Modified 1×1 with Open O Clip – Black
Bracket 1×1 – 1×1 Inverted – Black
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1×1 – Black
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INSTRUCTIONS
DISCONNECT
CONNECT
DIRECTIONAL
BEND / PIVOT
TURN / FLIP
TWIST / BRAID
POWER ON TEST
NOTE ICON
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LEGO® MERCEDES-AMG F1 W14 E PERFORMANCE 42171 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE Tile 1×2 with Groove – Trans-Red
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Red 30cm Bit Light
Plate, Modified 1×2 with Bar Handle on End – Black
Tile, Modified 1×1 with Open O Clip – Black
Bracket 1×1 – 1×1 Inverted – Black
INSTRUCTIONS
DISCONNECT
CONNECT
DIRECTIONAL
BEND / PIVOT
TURN / FLIP
TWIST / BRAID
POWER ON TEST
NOTE ICON
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Plate 1×1 – Black
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INSTRUCTIONS
DISCONNECT
CONNECT
DIRECTIONAL
BEND / PIVOT
TURN / FLIP
TWIST / BRAID
POWER ON TEST
NOTE ICON
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NOTE
Remove all of the green parts from each wheel, to allow the car to balance on
its side.
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INSTRUCTIONS
DISCONNECT
CONNECT
DIRECTIONAL
BEND / PIVOT
TURN / FLIP
TWIST / BRAID
POWER ON TEST
NOTE ICON
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6-Port Expansion Board
Blink Effects Board
5cm Connecting Cable
NOTE
Connect the 5cm Connecting Cable into the “OUT” port of the Blink Effects
Board
INSTRUCTIONS
DISCONNECT
CONNECT
DIRECTIONAL
BEND / PIVOT
TURN / FLIP
TWIST / BRAID
POWER ON TEST
NOTE ICON
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NOTE
Ensure the switch is in the indicated position to make the rear lights flash
the same speed as a real F1 car does while in pit lane.
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15cm Connecting Cable
NOTE
Connect the 15cm Connecting Cable into the “IN” port of the Blink Effects
Board.
INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE
Ensure the Blink Effects Board does not hit the moving engine pistons. Line up
the bottom of the Board with the edge of the black technic frame.
DISCONNECT
CONNECT
DIRECTIONAL
BEND / PIVOT
TURN / FLIP
TWIST / BRAID
POWER ON TEST
NOTE ICON
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6-Port Expansion Board
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USB Power Cable
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NOTE
Connect to a 5V USB Power Bank, 5V USB Wall Adaptor, or USB to AA Battery Pack
(sold separately)
INSTRUCTIONS
! If you experience any issues with the
lights not working and suspect an issue with a component, please try a
different port on the expansion board to verify where the fault lies (with the
light or expansion board). To correct any issues with expansion board ports,
please view the section addressing expansion board issues in our
troubleshooting section.
!
DISCONNECT
CONNECT
DIRECTIONAL
BEND / PIVOT
TURN / FLIP
TWIST / BRAID
POWER ON TEST
NOTE ICON
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Green to Orange 15cm Bit Light
Technic, Pin 1/2 without Friction Ridges – Light Bluish Gray
Plate, Round 1×1 – Trans-Clear
INSTRUCTIONS
DISCONNECT
CONNECT
DIRECTIONAL
BEND / PIVOT
TURN / FLIP
TWIST / BRAID
POWER ON TEST
NOTE ICON
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NOTE
Thread the cable down to underneath the car. Connect the assembly to the
technic frame. If you have trouble, connect to the free hole above.
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INSTRUCTIONS
DISCONNECT
CONNECT
DIRECTIONAL
BEND / PIVOT
TURN / FLIP
TWIST / BRAID
POWER ON TEST
NOTE ICON
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Technic, Pin 1/2 without Friction Ridges – Light Bluish Gray
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Bar 1L with Clip Mechanical Claw – Cut Edges and Hole on Side – Light Bluish
Gray
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Plate, Round 1×1 with Open Stud – Black
Cool White 30cm Bit Light
Plate, Round 1×1 with Bar Handle – Black
INSTRUCTIONS
DISCONNECT
CONNECT
DIRECTIONAL
BEND / PIVOT
TURN / FLIP
TWIST / BRAID
POWER ON TEST
NOTE ICON
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Plate, Round 1×1 with Open Stud – Black
Cool White 30cm Large Bit Light
Plate, Round 1×1 with Bar Handle – Black
Plate, Modified 1×1 with Open O Clip (Horizontal Grip) – Black
INSTRUCTIONS
DISCONNECT
CONNECT
DIRECTIONAL
BEND / PIVOT
TURN / FLIP
TWIST / BRAID
POWER ON TEST
NOTE ICON
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Plate, Round 1×1 with Open Stud – Black
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15cm Connecting Cable
12-Port Expansion Board
INSTRUCTIONS
DISCONNECT
CONNECT
DIRECTIONAL
BEND / PIVOT
TURN / FLIP
TWIST / BRAID
POWER ON TEST
NOTE ICON
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2x Adhesive Square
NOTE
Connect to a 5V USB Power Bank, 5V USB Wall Adaptor, or USB to AA Battery Pack
(sold separately)
INSTRUCTIONS
DISCONNECT
CONNECT
DIRECTIONAL
BEND / PIVOT
TURN / FLIP
TWIST / BRAID
POWER ON TEST
NOTE ICON
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! If you experience any issues with the
lights not working and suspect an issue with a component, please try a
different port on the expansion board to verify where the fault lies (with the
light or expansion board). To correct any issues with expansion board ports,
please view the section addressing expansion board issues in our
troubleshooting section.
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Plate, Round 1×1 with Open Stud – Black
Cool White 30cm Bit Light
!
Plate, Round 1×1 with Bar Handle – Black
INSTRUCTIONS
DISCONNECT
CONNECT
DIRECTIONAL
BEND / PIVOT
TURN / FLIP
TWIST / BRAID
POWER ON TEST
NOTE ICON
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Arm Skeleton, Bent with Clips (Horizontal Grip) – Black
x2
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LEGO® MERCEDES-AMG F1 W14 E PERFORMANCE 42171 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE Bar 4L –
Black
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INSTRUCTIONS
DISCONNECT
CONNECT
DIRECTIONAL
BEND / PIVOT
TURN / FLIP
TWIST / BRAID
POWER ON TEST
NOTE ICON
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Bar 4L – Black
INSTRUCTIONS
DISCONNECT
CONNECT
DIRECTIONAL
BEND / PIVOT
TURN / FLIP
TWIST / BRAID
POWER ON TEST
NOTE ICON
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Plate, Round 1×1 with Open Stud – Black
Light Blue 30cm Bit Light
Plate, Round 1×1 with Bar Handle – Black
INSTRUCTIONS
DISCONNECT
CONNECT
DIRECTIONAL
BEND / PIVOT
TURN / FLIP
TWIST / BRAID
POWER ON TEST
NOTE ICON
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Tile, Modified 1×1 with Open O Clip – Black
Bracket 1×1 – 1×1 Inverted – Black
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INSTRUCTIONS
x2
DISCONNECT
CONNECT
DIRECTIONAL
BEND / PIVOT
TURN / FLIP
TWIST / BRAID
POWER ON TEST
NOTE ICON
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INSTRUCTIONS
DISCONNECT
CONNECT
DIRECTIONAL
BEND / PIVOT
TURN / FLIP
TWIST / BRAID
POWER ON TEST
NOTE ICON
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Plate, Round 1×1 with Open Stud – Black
Light Blue 30cm Bit Light
Bar 1L with Clip Mechanical Claw – Cut Edges and Hole on Side – Light Bluish Gray
Plate, Round 1×1 with Bar Handle – Black
x2
INSTRUCTIONS
DISCONNECT
CONNECT
DIRECTIONAL
BEND / PIVOT
TURN / FLIP
TWIST / BRAID
POWER ON TEST
NOTE ICON
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INSTRUCTIONS
DISCONNECT
CONNECT
DIRECTIONAL
BEND / PIVOT
TURN / FLIP
TWIST / BRAID
POWER ON TEST
NOTE ICON
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Plate, Round 1×1 with Bar Handle – Black
Plate, Round 1×1 with Open Stud – Black
Cool White 30cm Bit Light
Tile, Modified 1×1 with Open O Clip – Black
INSTRUCTIONS
DISCONNECT
CONNECT
DIRECTIONAL
BEND / PIVOT
TURN / FLIP
TWIST / BRAID
POWER ON TEST
NOTE ICON
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Plate, Round 1×1 with Open Stud – Black
Cool White 30cm Large Bit Light
INSTRUCTIONS
DISCONNECT
CONNECT
DIRECTIONAL
BEND / PIVOT
TURN / FLIP
TWIST / BRAID
POWER ON TEST
NOTE ICON
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Plate, Round 1×1 with Bar Handle – Black
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Plate, Modified 1×1 with Open O Clip (Horizontal Grip) – Black
Plate 1×1 – Black
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INSTRUCTIONS
DISCONNECT
CONNECT
DIRECTIONAL
BEND / PIVOT
TURN / FLIP
TWIST / BRAID
POWER ON TEST
NOTE ICON
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Plate, Round 1×1 with Open Stud – Black
Light Blue 30cm Bit Light
Plate, Round 1×1 with Bar Handle – Black
INSTRUCTIONS
DISCONNECT
CONNECT
DIRECTIONAL
BEND / PIVOT
TURN / FLIP
TWIST / BRAID
POWER ON TEST
NOTE ICON
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Tile, Modified 1×1 with Open O Clip – Black
Bracket 1×1 – 1×1 Inverted – Black
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INSTRUCTIONS
x2
DISCONNECT
CONNECT
DIRECTIONAL
BEND / PIVOT
TURN / FLIP
TWIST / BRAID
POWER ON TEST
NOTE ICON
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INSTRUCTIONS
DISCONNECT
CONNECT
DIRECTIONAL
BEND / PIVOT
TURN / FLIP
TWIST / BRAID
POWER ON TEST
NOTE ICON
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4x Adhesive Square
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NOTE
Reconnect the 4x green pieces to all the wheels.
INSTRUCTIONS
DISCONNECT
CONNECT
DIRECTIONAL
BEND / PIVOT
TURN / FLIP
TWIST / BRAID
POWER ON TEST
NOTE ICON
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NOTE
Connect to a 5V USB Power Bank, 5V USB Wall Adaptor, or USB to AA Battery Pack
(sold separately)
! If you experience any issues with the
lights not working and suspect an issue with a component, please try a
different port on the expansion board to verify where the fault lies (with the
light or expansion board). To correct any issues with expansion board ports,
please view the section addressing expansion board issues in our
troubleshooting section.
NOTE
Removed Pieces
You should have these parts left over that were removed from the LEGO set
INSTRUCTIONS
DISCONNECT
CONNECT
DIRECTIONAL
BEND / PIVOT
TURN / FLIP
TWIST / BRAID
POWER ON TEST
NOTE ICON
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FINAL PRODUCT
This finally completes installation of the Light My Bricks LEGO® Mercedes-AMG
F1 W14 E Performance 42171 Light Kit.
FINAL PRODUCT
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Light My Bricks lighting kits contain individual components that are very small and can be easily damaged if not handled correctly.
To prevent unnecessary damage to components, we highly recommend that the User Guide section, “Important things to note” is read carefully. Follow the handling procedures in the User Guide to help prevent faults and damages to your Light My Bricks components.
If you are experiencing issues with your Light My Bricks set, watch our troubleshooting video or read on for a list of common causes to help you troubleshoot.
Wenn Sie Probleme mit Ihrem Light My Bricks-Set haben, sehen Sie sich unser
Video zur Fehlerbehebung an oder lesen Sie die Auflistung der häufigsten
Ursachen, die Ihnen bei der Fehlersuche helfen hier.
Si vous rencontrez des problèmes avec votre kit Light My Bricks, regardez
notre vidéo de dépannage ou consultez la liste des causes les plus fréquentes
pour vous aider à les résoudre ici.
Se si verificano problemi con il set Light My Bricks, guardare il nostro video
per la risoluzione dei problemi o leggere l’elenco delle cause più comuni per
la risoluzione dei problemi qui.
TROUBLESHOOTING
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Troubleshooting
Firstly, ensure that the batteries have power using a battery charge gauge. If
the batteries have no power, replace the batteries. If the batteries still
have power, check to see if the batteries have been inserted correctly into
the battery pack.
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Check for AA batteries using the AA battery pack
Inside the battery pack are symbols indicating which direction the AA battery
should be inserted. The flat side of the battery should be paired with the
spring side of the battery pack. If the batteries have been installed
correctly and your kit still isn’t operating correctly, the next step is to
check the wiring.
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Check Your Wires
In order for Light My Bricks components to fit in between and underneath LEGO®
bricks, the components need to be very small. Due to this nature, Light My
Bricks components can be easily damaged when not handled correctly.
Be careful when removing unpacked components out of the packaging and ensure
not to forcibly pull at the wires as this can damage the soldering that attach
the wires to the LEDs.
If the wiring is detached from the LED itself, the light will not operate.
When connecting lights to your LEGO® set, check that there are no pinched
wires underneath or in between bricks and plates. When the wires are pinched
and the exposed wires are touching each other, this can cause a crosswire and
the lights to not function correctly.
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Troubleshooting
Check Your Expansion Board Ports/ Strip Light Ports / Effects Board Ports
It is important to note that connectors can only be inserted to the expansion
board, strip light, or effects board ports in one direction. Forcibly
inserting connectors in the incorrect direction will result in damaging the
pins inside each of the ports on your component board. Not only will a light
connected to the damaged port not work, but if the pins inside the port are
bent to a point they are touching each other, this can result in all other
lights in the system to stop working. This is a short circuit.
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A short circuit can also result in overheating of the board, cable or
batteries. If you suspect a short circuit, DISCONNECT POWER IMMEDIATELY
Batteries can fail, catch fire, or even explode if left connected to a short
circuit for too long. If you suspect you have a faulty component due to a bent
pin, try the following steps: If you look carefully inside each of the ports,
each port contains 2 small pins that should be straight. You will be able to
identify a faulty port if it has any bent pins.
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