Lightmybricks LEGO CHRISTMAS TREE 2-IN-1 40573 LIGHT KIT User manual

LEGO®CHRISTMAS TREE 2IN1
#40573 LIGHT KIT
INSTALLATION GUIDE

INSTALLATION GUIDE 2
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LEGO®CHRISTMAS TREE 2-IN-1 40573 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE
LEGO®CHRISTMAS TREE 2IN1 40573
INSTALLATION GUIDE
Hi There!
We’re here to help you get started on the LEGO®
Christmas Tree 2-In-1 40573 Light Kit.
This PDF details the instructions for the LED light kit only. If
you are wishing to purchase this product, please click here
to view the product page.
If you run into any issues, please refer to the troubleshooting
section towards the end of this guide.
Have fun and enjoy!

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PACKAGE CONTENTS 3
PACKAGE CONTENTS: ASSORTED BRICKS:
LEGO®CHRISTMAS TREE 2-IN-1 40573 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE
1x Large Warm White 30cm Bit Light
2x Red 30cm Bit Light
2x Yellow 30cm Bit Light
2x Green 30cm Bit Light
2x Blue 30cm Bit Light
2x Pink 30cm Bit Light
8x Micro White 15cm Bit Light
5x Micro White 30cm Bit Light *
1x 6-Port Expansion Board
1x 12-Port Expansion Board
1x Micro 4-Port Expansion Board
1x Micro 8-Port Expansion Board
1x Flicker Eects Board
• 2x Round Plate 1x1 - Trans Clear
• 4x Round Brick 1x1 - Green
• 10x Round Brick 1x1 - Trans Clear
2x 5cm Connecting Cable
2x 15cm Connecting Cable
2x USB Power Cable
(Power Source not Included)
* Indicates components which include spares

CONTENTS 4
Contents
LEGO®CHRISTMAS TREE 2-IN-1 40573 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE
Before You Begin 5
Blueprints 10
“Medium & Small Tree” Instructions 51
“Large Tree” Instructions 12
Final Product 91
Troubleshooting 92
Contact 96

BEFORE YOU BEGIN 5
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 re-
sult in bent pins inside the port or possible
overheating of the expansion board when
connected.
LEGO®CHRISTMAS TREE 2-IN-1 40573 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE

BEFORE YOU BEGIN 6
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.
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.
LEGO®CHRISTMAS TREE 2-IN-1 40573 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE

BEFORE YOU BEGIN 7
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.
LEGO®CHRISTMAS TREE 2-IN-1 40573 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE

BEFORE YOU BEGIN 8
Before You Begin
Disconnect
Used when you need to
remove a LEGO piece/ section
or LMB component.
Twist/ Braid
Seen when a set of cables
need to be grouped and
twisted together.
Directional
Used to show where to route
cables, place components, or
move them.
Power On Test
Found at the end of a major
step to test the lights. Will be
located in the top left corner.
Bend/Pivot
Used when a component
needs to be bent, or part
folded or pivoted.
Note
Notes will be found alongside
the instruction photos and
explain what to do.
Connect
Used when you need to
connect a LEGO piece or LMB
component.
Turn/ Flip
Will be found in the top left
corner when the set needs to
be rotated or flipped.
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.
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.
White 30cm Bit Light
LEGO®CHRISTMAS TREE 2-IN-1 40573 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE

BEFORE YOU BEGIN 9
Before You Begin
Disconnect Note
The red coloured note is
used when the topic focuses
on a component being
disconnected or like here, the
removed pieces.
Connect Note
The green coloured note is
used when the topic focuses
on a component being
connected, like the shown
Power Bank.
General Note
This is a sample note that is
used anywhere in this guide. It
will explain a dicult section
where photos are hard to
illustrate or easily confused.
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
NOTE
Take the 5cm Connecting Cable
from the 4-Port Micro Expansion
Board and route it into the “IN”
port of the Flicker Eects Board
x2
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.
Repeat Step
Repeat the previous step eg.
Make a spotlight, then make a
second spotlight.
Removed Pieces
LEGO®CHRISTMAS TREE 2-IN-1 40573 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE

BLUEPRINT 10
BLUEPRINT: Large Tree
LEGO®CHRISTMAS TREE 2-IN-1 40573 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE