LIGHT BRICKS VESPA 125 LIGHT KIT Installation Guide
- June 5, 2024
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LIGHT BRICKS VESPA 125 LIGHT KIT
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LEGO® VESPA 125 #10298 LIGHT KIT INSTALLATION GUIDE
Hi There!
We’re here to help you get started on the LEGO® Vespa 125 (10298) 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!
PACKAGE CONTENTS
- 6 x White 15cm Micro Bit Light*
- 1 x Warm White 30cm Headlight
- 1 x Micro 8-Port Expansion Board
- 1 x 2-Port Expansion Board
- 2 x Adhesive Squares
- 1 x 15cm Connecting Cable
- 1 x USB Power Cable (Power Source not Included)
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.
Connecting Cable Connectors To Expansion
Boards
Take extra care when inserting connectors to ports of Expansion Boards.
Connectors can be inserted only one way. With the expansion board facing up,
look for the soldered “=” symbol on the left side of the port. The connector
side with the wires exposed should be facing toward the soldered “=” symbol as
you insert into the port. If a plug won’t fit easily into a port connector, do
not force it.
Incorrectly inserting the connector can can result in bent pins inside the
port or possible overheating of the expansion board when connected.
Connecting Cable Connectors To Strip Lights
Take extra care when inserting connectors to ports on the Strip Lights.
Connectors can be inserted only one way. With the Strip Light facing up,
ensure the side of the connector with the wires exposed is facing down. If a
plug won’t fit easily into a port connector, don’t force it. Doing so will
damage the plug and the connector.
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.
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.
BLUEPRINT
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.
INSTALLATION
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3 
STEP 4
Slightly lift the Round Plate 2×2 and wrap the cable around the dash area once
to allow for some slack when turning the Vespa.
STEP 5
After reconnecting the panel, continue to hold until the other side is
connected.
Ensure to keep holding while proceeding with
the next step.
STEP 6
STEP 7
STEP 8
NOTE
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.
STEP 9
NOTE
Connect to a USB Power Bank, AA Battery Pack, or USB Wall Adapter (each sold
seperately).
FINAL PRODUCT
This finally completes installation of the Light My Bricks Vespa 125 10298
Light Kit.
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.
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.
Check For CR2032 Batteries Using The Flat Battery Pack
Inside the battery pack is a symbol indicating which side the (round) CR2032
battery should be inserted. Check that the “+” side of the battery pack has
the battery with the “+” symbol facing downwards.
On the opposite side, the “-” side of the battery pack should have the battery
flipped upside down, that is the “+” symbol facing upwards Check For Cr2032
Batteries Using The Round Battery Pack
Inside the battery pack is a symbol indicating which side the (round) CR2032
battery should be inserted. In this case, for the stacked battery pack, ensure
that BOTH batteries have the “+” symbol facing upwards.
Check for AA batteries using the AA battery pack
Inside the battery pack are symbols indicating which direction the AA battery
should be inserted. The flat side of the battery should be paired with the
spring side of the battery pack.
If the batteries have been installed correctly and your kit still isn’t
operating correctly, the next step is to check the wiring.
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.
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.
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.
CONTACT US
If you have an enquiry regarding the online shop, our products or a general
enquiry please refer to our Frequently Asked Questions webpage. Alternatively,
you can contact our Customer Services team by visiting
our online support portal.
support.lightmybricks.com
We thank you for purchasing this product and hope you enjoy!
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References
- LEGO Lights & Lighting Kits - Free Global Shipping | Light My Bricks – Light My Bricks USA
- Light My Bricks Support Portal
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