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GALAXY EXPLORER #10497
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LIGHT KIT
INSTALLATION GUIDE

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  • Page 1 LEGO GALAXY EXPLORER #10497 ® LIGHT KIT INSTALLATION GUIDE...
  • Page 2 LEGO GALAXY EXPLORER 10497 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE ® Light My Bricks 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.
  • Page 3 LEGO GALAXY EXPLORER 10497 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE ® PACKAGE CONTENTS: ASSORTED BRICKS: • 4 x 1x1 Round Plate - Trans Clear 4 x Warm White 30cm Headlights • 4 x 1x1 Round Plate - Trans Red 2 x Rotating Bit Light - 30cm •...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    LEGO GALAXY EXPLORER 10497 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE ® Contents Before You Begin Blueprint Instructions Final Product Troubleshooting Contact CONTENTS...

  • Page 5: Before You Begin

    LEGO GALAXY EXPLORER 10497 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE ® Before You Begin Laying cables in between Connecting Cable and underneath bricks Connectors To Expansion Boards Cables can fit in between and underneath LEGO bricks, plates, and tiles providing ® Take extra care when inserting connectors they are laid correctly between the LEGO ®...
  • Page 6 LEGO GALAXY EXPLORER 10497 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE ® Before You Begin Connecting Cable Connecting Micro Cable Connectors To Strip Lights Connectors To Micro Expansion Board Ports Take extra care when inserting connectors to ports on the Strip Lights. Connectors Take extra care when inserting the can be inserted only one way.
  • Page 7 LEGO GALAXY EXPLORER 10497 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE ® 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.
  • Page 8 LEGO GALAXY EXPLORER 10497 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE ® Before You Begin The Symbols Used In This Guide Connect Turn/ Flip When going through the following guide you will Used when you need to Used when the set needs to come across symbols and formats that will assist connect a LEGO piece or LMB be rotated or flipped.
  • Page 9 LEGO GALAXY EXPLORER 10497 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE ® Before You Begin General Note Repeat Step NOTE This is a sample note that is Repeat the previous step eg. used anywhere in this guide. It Make a spotlight, then make a Connect the 5cm Connecting will explain a difficult section Cable from the 4-Port Micro...

  • Page 10: Blueprint

    LEGO GALAXY EXPLORER 10497 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE ® BLUEPRINT Galaxy Explorer Blueprint Gun E ects Board 15cm 15cm 15cm 15cm 6-Port 6-Port 8-Port 8-Port 6-Port Expansion Board Expansion Board Expansion Board Expansion Board Expansion Board 15cm 15cm Rotating Rotating Bit Light 15cm Bit Light 15cm 2-Port...

  • Page 11: Instructions

    LEGO GALAXY EXPLORER 10497 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE ® 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. INSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 12 LEGO GALAXY EXPLORER 10497 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE ® 2 x Blue 30cm Bit Light INSTRUCTIONS DISCONNECT POWER ON TEST CONNECT DIRECTIONAL BEND / PIVOT TURN / FLIP TWIST / BRAID NOTE ICON...
  • Page 13 LEGO GALAXY EXPLORER 10497 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE ® NOTE NOTE Thread the connector through the opening as shown. Pull Repeat step 4 to mirrored side. through untill the cable is tight. INSTRUCTIONS DISCONNECT POWER ON TEST CONNECT DIRECTIONAL BEND / PIVOT TURN / FLIP TWIST / BRAID NOTE ICON...
  • Page 14 LEGO GALAXY EXPLORER 10497 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE ® NOTE Use a finger or Lego pry tool to disconect the side panel but ensure to not fully remove. NOTE NOTE Thread cable down through Use a finger or Lego pry tool the gap.
  • Page 15 LEGO GALAXY EXPLORER 10497 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE ® NOTE Repeat Step 7 for the opposite side. INSTRUCTIONS DISCONNECT POWER ON TEST CONNECT DIRECTIONAL BEND / PIVOT TURN / FLIP TWIST / BRAID NOTE ICON...
  • Page 16 LEGO GALAXY EXPLORER 10497 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE ® Red 30cm Bit Light NOTE Reconnect the panel ensuring the cable is sanwiched inbetween. INSTRUCTIONS DISCONNECT POWER ON TEST CONNECT DIRECTIONAL BEND / PIVOT TURN / FLIP TWIST / BRAID NOTE ICON...
  • Page 17 LEGO GALAXY EXPLORER 10497 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE ® NOTE After threading connecting cable through technic hole, drop the cable down beneath the ship. 2-Port Expansion Board 15cm Connecting Cable INSTRUCTIONS DISCONNECT POWER ON TEST CONNECT DIRECTIONAL BEND / PIVOT TURN / FLIP TWIST / BRAID NOTE ICON...
  • Page 18 LEGO GALAXY EXPLORER 10497 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE ® Green 30cm Bit Light Green 30cm Bit Light INSTRUCTIONS DISCONNECT POWER ON TEST CONNECT DIRECTIONAL BEND / PIVOT TURN / FLIP TWIST / BRAID NOTE ICON...
  • Page 19 LEGO GALAXY EXPLORER 10497 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE ® NOTE NOTE Disconect plate without Pull the cable along the inside completely removing it. of the side panel - ensuring you alternate from the top and Thread cable beneath then bottom of the connecting pins. reconnect plate.
  • Page 20 LEGO GALAXY EXPLORER 10497 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE ® NOTE NOTE Connect the Red 30cm Bit Light Twist the braided Green 30cm and 2x Green 30cm Bit Lights Bit Light cables into a small (braided cables) to the 6-Port bundle. Expansion Board.
  • Page 21 LEGO GALAXY EXPLORER 10497 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE ® NOTE Drop the Connecting Cable down to the bottomv of the ship. INSTRUCTIONS DISCONNECT POWER ON TEST CONNECT DIRECTIONAL BEND / PIVOT TURN / FLIP TWIST / BRAID NOTE ICON...
  • Page 22 LEGO GALAXY EXPLORER 10497 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE ® Red 30cm Bit Light INSTRUCTIONS DISCONNECT POWER ON TEST CONNECT DIRECTIONAL BEND / PIVOT TURN / FLIP TWIST / BRAID NOTE ICON...
  • Page 23 LEGO GALAXY EXPLORER 10497 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE ® 2-Port Expansion Board NOTE 15cm Connecting Cable Connect the panel ensuring the cable is sandwiched invbetween. INSTRUCTIONS DISCONNECT POWER ON TEST CONNECT DIRECTIONAL BEND / PIVOT TURN / FLIP TWIST / BRAID NOTE ICON...
  • Page 24 LEGO GALAXY EXPLORER 10497 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE ® NOTE After threading the Connecting Cable through the technic hole, drop the cable down beneath the ship. Green 30cm Bit Light INSTRUCTIONS DISCONNECT POWER ON TEST CONNECT DIRECTIONAL BEND / PIVOT TURN / FLIP TWIST / BRAID NOTE ICON...
  • Page 25 LEGO GALAXY EXPLORER 10497 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE ® Green 30cm Bit Light NOTE Pull the cable along the inside of the side panel - ensuring to alternate from the top to bottom of the connecting pins. INSTRUCTIONS DISCONNECT POWER ON TEST CONNECT DIRECTIONAL BEND / PIVOT...
  • Page 26 LEGO GALAXY EXPLORER 10497 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE ® NOTE Connect the Red 30cm Bit Light and 2x Green 30cm Bit Light to the 6-Port Expansion Board. 6-Port Expansion Board NOTE NOTE Disconect the plate without completely removing it. Twist the Red 30m Bit Light cable in a bundle to shorten the length.
  • Page 27 LEGO GALAXY EXPLORER 10497 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE ® 15cm Connecting Cable NOTE Drop connecting cable down to the bottom of the ship. INSTRUCTIONS DISCONNECT POWER ON TEST CONNECT DIRECTIONAL BEND / PIVOT TURN / FLIP TWIST / BRAID NOTE ICON...
  • Page 28 LEGO GALAXY EXPLORER 10497 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE ® Gun Effects Board 5cm Connecting Cable NOTE Repeat step 26 on the left side. Thread cables into gap and pull them through. INSTRUCTIONS DISCONNECT POWER ON TEST CONNECT DIRECTIONAL BEND / PIVOT TURN / FLIP TWIST / BRAID NOTE ICON...
  • Page 29 LEGO GALAXY EXPLORER 10497 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE ® 8-Port Expansion Board NOTE Ensure the lights are flashing. Disconnect the USB Power Bank after testing. USB Power Cable NOTE Connect to a 5V USB Power Bank, 5V USB Wall Adaptor, or USB to AA Battery Pack (sold separately) INSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 30 LEGO GALAXY EXPLORER 10497 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE ® Red to Blue 15cm Bit Light Round Plate 1x1 - Trans Clear INSTRUCTIONS DISCONNECT POWER ON TEST CONNECT DIRECTIONAL BEND / PIVOT TURN / FLIP TWIST / BRAID NOTE ICON...
  • Page 31 LEGO GALAXY EXPLORER 10497 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE ® Green to Orange 15cm Bit Light Round Plate 1x1 - Trans Clear Round Plate 1x1 Open Stud - Light Grey Cool White 15cm Large Bit Light INSTRUCTIONS DISCONNECT POWER ON TEST CONNECT DIRECTIONAL BEND / PIVOT...
  • Page 32 LEGO GALAXY EXPLORER 10497 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE ® NOTE Press down on Light Grey Plate using a LEGO Pry Tool till it disconnects from the base. INSTRUCTIONS DISCONNECT POWER ON TEST CONNECT DIRECTIONAL BEND / PIVOT TURN / FLIP TWIST / BRAID NOTE ICON...
  • Page 33 LEGO GALAXY EXPLORER 10497 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE ® NOTE Thread the Green & Orange Bit Light poking through from the front gear opening along with the Cool White Large Bit Light. NOTE NOTE Repeat the same process to the Take the Cool White Large Bit other Red &...
  • Page 34 LEGO GALAXY EXPLORER 10497 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE ® 8-Port Expansion Board INSTRUCTIONS DISCONNECT POWER ON TEST CONNECT DIRECTIONAL BEND / PIVOT TURN / FLIP TWIST / BRAID NOTE ICON...
  • Page 35 LEGO GALAXY EXPLORER 10497 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE ® 6-Port Expansion Board INSTRUCTIONS DISCONNECT POWER ON TEST CONNECT DIRECTIONAL BEND / PIVOT TURN / FLIP TWIST / BRAID NOTE ICON...
  • Page 36 LEGO GALAXY EXPLORER 10497 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE ® NOTE Repeat step 39 twice. Keep these aside to connect later in the instructions. Rotating Bit Light 30cm INSTRUCTIONS DISCONNECT POWER ON TEST CONNECT DIRECTIONAL BEND / PIVOT TURN / FLIP TWIST / BRAID NOTE ICON...
  • Page 37 LEGO GALAXY EXPLORER 10497 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE ® Red to Blue 15cm Bit Light Round Plate 1x1 - Trans Clear Round Plate 1x1 - Trans Clear Green to Orange 15cm Bit Light INSTRUCTIONS DISCONNECT POWER ON TEST CONNECT DIRECTIONAL BEND / PIVOT TURN / FLIP TWIST / BRAID...
  • Page 38 LEGO GALAXY EXPLORER 10497 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE ® NOTE When reconnecting the two Brick 2x2 - White, ensure the cable is facing the wall.v INSTRUCTIONS DISCONNECT POWER ON TEST CONNECT DIRECTIONAL BEND / PIVOT TURN / FLIP TWIST / BRAID NOTE ICON...
  • Page 39 LEGO GALAXY EXPLORER 10497 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE ® NOTE NOTE Use LEGO Pry Tool to press the Use LEGO Pry Tool to press the cable down behind the Blue cable down behind the Blue Slope piece. Slope piece. INSTRUCTIONS DISCONNECT POWER ON TEST CONNECT...
  • Page 40 LEGO GALAXY EXPLORER 10497 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE ® Round Plate 1x1 - Trans Red Light Ring 3x3 - Warm White INSTRUCTIONS DISCONNECT POWER ON TEST CONNECT DIRECTIONAL BEND / PIVOT TURN / FLIP TWIST / BRAID NOTE ICON...
  • Page 41 LEGO GALAXY EXPLORER 10497 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE ® NOTE Repeat Step 47 for the other booster. INSTRUCTIONS DISCONNECT POWER ON TEST CONNECT DIRECTIONAL BEND / PIVOT TURN / FLIP TWIST / BRAID NOTE ICON...
  • Page 42 LEGO GALAXY EXPLORER 10497 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE ® Green 30cm Bit Light NOTE Make sure Bit Light LED is facing down into the opening of LEGO piece. INSTRUCTIONS DISCONNECT POWER ON TEST CONNECT DIRECTIONAL BEND / PIVOT TURN / FLIP TWIST / BRAID NOTE ICON...
  • Page 43 LEGO GALAXY EXPLORER 10497 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE ® Green 30cm Bit Light NOTE Make sure Bit Light LED is facing down into the opening of LEGO piece. INSTRUCTIONS DISCONNECT POWER ON TEST CONNECT DIRECTIONAL BEND / PIVOT TURN / FLIP TWIST / BRAID NOTE ICON...
  • Page 44 LEGO GALAXY EXPLORER 10497 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE ® INSTRUCTIONS DISCONNECT POWER ON TEST CONNECT DIRECTIONAL BEND / PIVOT TURN / FLIP TWIST / BRAID NOTE ICON...
  • Page 45 LEGO GALAXY EXPLORER 10497 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE ® NOTE Lift the Tiles, but ensure to not completly disconnect them. Move to the side, as shown in the second image. INSTRUCTIONS DISCONNECT POWER ON TEST CONNECT DIRECTIONAL BEND / PIVOT TURN / FLIP TWIST / BRAID NOTE ICON...
  • Page 46 LEGO GALAXY EXPLORER 10497 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE ® NOTE Press down on the White Plate using a LEGO Pry Tool to disconnect the plate. INSTRUCTIONS DISCONNECT POWER ON TEST CONNECT DIRECTIONAL BEND / PIVOT TURN / FLIP TWIST / BRAID NOTE ICON...
  • Page 47 LEGO GALAXY EXPLORER 10497 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE ® NOTE Connect the four cables from the rear of the ship to the 8-Port Expansion Board. Start with the 2 shorter Cables followed by the Longer 2. Cool White 15cm Large Bit Light Round Plate 1x1 Open Stud - Light Grey INSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 48 LEGO GALAXY EXPLORER 10497 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE ® NOTE Make sure to press cable so it is tucked behind the Blue Lego Slopes. INSTRUCTIONS DISCONNECT POWER ON TEST CONNECT DIRECTIONAL BEND / PIVOT TURN / FLIP TWIST / BRAID NOTE ICON...
  • Page 49 LEGO GALAXY EXPLORER 10497 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE ® INSTRUCTIONS DISCONNECT POWER ON TEST CONNECT DIRECTIONAL BEND / PIVOT TURN / FLIP TWIST / BRAID NOTE ICON...
  • Page 50 LEGO GALAXY EXPLORER 10497 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE ® Cool White 15cm Large Bit Light Round Plate 1x1 Open Stud - Light Grey INSTRUCTIONS DISCONNECT POWER ON TEST CONNECT DIRECTIONAL BEND / PIVOT TURN / FLIP TWIST / BRAID NOTE ICON...
  • Page 51 LEGO GALAXY EXPLORER 10497 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE ® INSTRUCTIONS DISCONNECT POWER ON TEST CONNECT DIRECTIONAL BEND / PIVOT TURN / FLIP TWIST / BRAID NOTE ICON...
  • Page 52 LEGO GALAXY EXPLORER 10497 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE ® 15cm Connecting Cable 15cm Connecting Cable NOTE NOTE Thread the Connecting Cable Thread the Connecting Cable through the Technic Hole through the Technic Hole before droping the cable before dropping the cable beneath the ship.
  • Page 53 LEGO GALAXY EXPLORER 10497 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE ® NOTE NOTE Take the loongest cable Grab Longest cable thats connected to the 8-Port connected to 8-Port Expansion Expansion Board and twist it Board and Twist it into a into a bundle. bundle.
  • Page 54 LEGO GALAXY EXPLORER 10497 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE ® Round Plate 1x1 - Trans Red Light Ring 3x3 - Warm White INSTRUCTIONS DISCONNECT POWER ON TEST CONNECT DIRECTIONAL BEND / PIVOT TURN / FLIP TWIST / BRAID NOTE ICON...
  • Page 55 LEGO GALAXY EXPLORER 10497 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE ® NOTE NOTE Wrap the cable around as Thread the cable from the shown before tucking behind Booster Engine through the the Round Plate 1x1 w/ Open Technic Hole. Stud - Grey INSTRUCTIONS DISCONNECT POWER ON TEST...
  • Page 56 LEGO GALAXY EXPLORER 10497 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE ® INSTRUCTIONS DISCONNECT POWER ON TEST CONNECT DIRECTIONAL BEND / PIVOT TURN / FLIP TWIST / BRAID NOTE ICON...
  • Page 57 LEGO GALAXY EXPLORER 10497 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE ® NOTE Thread the cable from the Booster Engine through the Technic Hole. INSTRUCTIONS DISCONNECT POWER ON TEST CONNECT DIRECTIONAL BEND / PIVOT TURN / FLIP TWIST / BRAID NOTE ICON...
  • Page 58 LEGO GALAXY EXPLORER 10497 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE ® INSTRUCTIONS DISCONNECT POWER ON TEST CONNECT DIRECTIONAL BEND / PIVOT TURN / FLIP TWIST / BRAID NOTE ICON...
  • Page 59 LEGO GALAXY EXPLORER 10497 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE ® NOTE Lift Light Grey Plate with a finger or Pry Tool - Do not remove. Slide Gun Effects board benieth Light Grey Plate. NOTE Make sure USB Power Cable is hangiong out before attaching 2x12 Light Grey Plate.
  • Page 60 LEGO GALAXY EXPLORER 10497 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE ® 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).

  • Page 61: Final Product

    LEGO GALAXY EXPLORER 10497 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE ® FINAL PRODUCT This finally completes installation of the Light My Bricks LEGO Galaxy Explorer 10497 Light Kit. ® FINAL PRODUCT...

  • Page 62: Troubleshooting

    LEGO GALAXY EXPLORER 10497 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE ® TROUBLESHOOTING Light My Bricks lighting To prevent unnecessary If you are experiencing kits contain individual damage to components, issues with your Light components that are very we highly recommend that My Bricks set, watch our...
  • Page 63 LEGO GALAXY EXPLORER 10497 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE ® Troubleshooting Firstly, ensure that the Check for AA batteries batteries have power using a using the AA battery pack battery charge gauge. Inside the battery pack are symbols indicating which direction the AA battery If the batteries have no power, should be inserted.
  • Page 64 GALAXY EXPLORER 10497 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE ® Troubleshooting Check Your Wires In order for Light My Bricks components to fit If the wiring is detached from the LED itself, the in between and underneath LEGO bricks, the light will not operate.
  • Page 65 LEGO GALAXY EXPLORER 10497 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE ® Troubleshooting Check Your Expansion Board A short circuit can also result in overheating of the board, cable or Ports/ Strip Light Ports / batteries. If you suspect a short circuit, Effects Board Ports DISCONNECT POWER IMMEDIATELY Batteries can fail, catch fire, or even It is important to note that connectors can...

  • Page 66: Contact

    LEGO GALAXY EXPLORER 10497 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE ® 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 here. Alternatively, you can contact our Customer Services team by visiting our online support portal here.
  • Page 67 © 2022 Light My Bricks Pty Ltd - Head Office: 4/26 Rushdale Street, Knoxfield VIC 3180, Australia. Phone: +61 420 643 543 | All Rights Reserved | Light My Bricks™ sell LED lighting kits only. All LEGO sets featured in images are sold ®...