Lightmybricks LEGO GALAXY EXPLORER 10497 LIGHT KIT User manual

LEGO®GALAXY EXPLORER #10497
LIGHT KIT
INSTALLATION GUIDE

INSTALLATION GUIDE 2
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LEGO®GALAXY EXPLORER 10497 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE
LEGO®GALAXY EXPLORER 10497
INSTALLATION GUIDE
Hi There!
We’re here to help you get started on the LEGO®
Galaxy Explorer 10497 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®GALAXY EXPLORER 10497 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE
4 x Warm White 30cm Headlights
2 x Rotating Bit Light - 30cm
2 x Blue & Red Bit Light - 15cm
2 x Orange & Green Bit Light - 15cm
3 x Cool White Large Bit Lights - 15cm
7 x Green Bit Light - 30cm *
2 x Red Bit Light - 30cm
3 x Blue Bit Light - 30cm *
3 x 8-Port Expansion Board *
3 x 6-Port Expansion Board
2 x 2-Port Expansion Board
1 x Gun Eects Board
• 4 x 1x1 Round Plate - Trans Clear
• 4 x 1x1 Round Plate - Trans Red
• 3 x 1x1 Round Plate Open Stud - Light Grey
7 x Connecting Cable - 15cm *
1 x Connecting Cable - 5cm
1x USB Power Cable
(Power Source not Included)
* Indicates components which include spares

CONTENTS 4
Contents
LEGO®GALAXY EXPLORER 10497 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE
Before You Begin 5
Blueprint 10
Instructions 12
Final Product 61
Troubleshooting 62
Contact 66

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®GALAXY EXPLORER 10497 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®GALAXY EXPLORER 10497 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®GALAXY EXPLORER 10497 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE

BEFORE YOU BEGIN 8
Before You Begin
Disconnect
Used when you need to
remove a LEGO piece or LMB
component.
Twist/ Braid
Used 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
Used 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
Used when the set needs to
be rotated or flipped. Will be
located in the top left corner.
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
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN 9
Before You Begin
Disconnect Note
Same as the other notes but
used when the topic focuses
on a component being
disconnected or like here, the
removed pieces.
Connect Note
This is the same as the above
note but 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
Connect the 5cm Connecting
Cable from the 4-Port Micro
Expansion Board 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
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BLUEPRINT 10
BLUEPRINT
LEGO®GALAXY EXPLORER 10497 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE
6-Port
Expansion Board
8-Port
Expansion Board
Galaxy Explorer Blueprint
USB Power Cable
2-Port
Expansion
Board
x2 Green 30cm
Bit Light
3x3 Light Ring
Warm White
3x3 Light Ring
Warm White
6-Port
Expansion Board
6-Port
Expansion Board
8-Port
Expansion Board
Gun Eects Board
5cm
15cm15cm
15cm
15cm
2-Port
Expansion
Board
15cm15cm
Blue 30cm
Bit Light
Blue 30cm
Bit Light
x2 Green 30cm
Bit Light
x2 Green 30cm
Bit Light
Red 30cm
Bit Light
Red 30cm
Bit Light
3x3 Light Ring
Warm White
3x3 Light Ring
Warm White
Rotating
Bit Light 15cm
Rotating
Bit Light 15cm
Blue to Red
Bit Light 15cm
Green to Orange
Bit Light 15cm
Blue to Red
Bit Light 15cm
Green to Orange
Bit Light 15cm X3 Cool White Large
Bit Light 15cm

INSTRUCTIONS 11
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.
LEGO®GALAXY EXPLORER 10497 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE

INSTRUCTIONS 12
DIRECTIONAL
CONNECT
DISCONNECT TURN / FLIP NOTE ICON
POWER ON TEST
TWIST / BRAIDBEND / PIVOT
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22 x Blue 30cm Bit Light

INSTRUCTIONS 13
DIRECTIONAL
CONNECT
DISCONNECT TURN / FLIP NOTE ICON
POWER ON TEST
TWIST / BRAIDBEND / PIVOT
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3NOTE
Thread the connector through
the opening as shown. Pull
through untill the cable is tight.
x2
4
NOTE
Repeat step 4 to mirrored side.
5
6

INSTRUCTIONS 14
DIRECTIONAL
CONNECT
DISCONNECT TURN / FLIP NOTE ICON
POWER ON TEST
TWIST / BRAIDBEND / PIVOT
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NOTE
Use a finger or Lego pry tool
to disconect the side panel but
ensure to not fully remove.
NOTE
Pull the cable along the
opening letting it fall between
the disconected side panel.
NOTE
Reconnect the side panel
ensuring the cable is
sandwiched inbetween.
NOTE
Use a finger or Lego pry tool
to disconect the side panel but
ensure to not fully remove.
NOTE
Thread cable down through
the gap. Making sure its
on the top side of the black
connecting pin.
NOTE
Pull cable through before
reconnecting the side
panel ensuring the cable is
sandwiched inbetween.

INSTRUCTIONS 15
DIRECTIONAL
CONNECT
DISCONNECT TURN / FLIP NOTE ICON
POWER ON TEST
TWIST / BRAIDBEND / PIVOT
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8NOTE
Repeat Step 7 for the opposite
side.
x2
9

INSTRUCTIONS 16
DIRECTIONAL
CONNECT
DISCONNECT TURN / FLIP NOTE ICON
POWER ON TEST
TWIST / BRAIDBEND / PIVOT
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Red 30cm Bit Light
NOTE
Reconnect the panel ensuring
the cable is sanwiched
inbetween.

INSTRUCTIONS 17
DIRECTIONAL
CONNECT
DISCONNECT TURN / FLIP NOTE ICON
POWER ON TEST
TWIST / BRAIDBEND / PIVOT
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2-Port Expansion Board
15cm Connecting Cable
NOTE
After threading connecting
cable through technic hole,
drop the cable down beneath
the ship.

INSTRUCTIONS 18
DIRECTIONAL
CONNECT
DISCONNECT TURN / FLIP NOTE ICON
POWER ON TEST
TWIST / BRAIDBEND / PIVOT
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12 Green 30cm Bit Light
Green 30cm Bit Light
13

INSTRUCTIONS 19
DIRECTIONAL
CONNECT
DISCONNECT TURN / FLIP NOTE ICON
POWER ON TEST
TWIST / BRAIDBEND / PIVOT
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NOTE
Pull the cable along the inside
of the side panel - ensuring
you alternate from the top and
bottom of the connecting pins.
NOTE
Disconect plate without
completely removing it.
Thread cable beneath then
reconnect plate.

INSTRUCTIONS 20
DIRECTIONAL
CONNECT
DISCONNECT TURN / FLIP NOTE ICON
POWER ON TEST
TWIST / BRAIDBEND / PIVOT
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15 NOTE
Connect the Red 30cm Bit Light
and 2x Green 30cm Bit Lights
(braided cables) to the 6-Port
Expansion Board.
6-Port Expansion Board
NOTE
Twist the Red 30m Bit Light
cable in a bundle to shorten
the length.
NOTE
Twist the braided Green 30cm
Bit Light cables into a small
bundle.
16 15cm Connecting Cable