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LEGO HIMEJI CASTLE 21060 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE ® Light My Bricks LEGO HIMEJI CASTLE 21060 ® INSTALLATION GUIDE Hi There! We’re here to help you get started on the LEGO ® Himeji Castle 21060 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.
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LEGO HIMEJI CASTLE 21060 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE ® PACKAGE CONTENTS: Individual Bags Mixed Components 1 • 3 x White 30cm Micro Bit Light 1 x 6-Port Expansion Board • 3 x White 30cm Bit Light 2 x 8-Port Expansion Board 1 x 4-Port Micro Expansion Board •...
LEGO HIMEJI CASTLE 21060 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 ®...
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LEGO HIMEJI CASTLE 21060 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.
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LEGO HIMEJI CASTLE 21060 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.
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LEGO HIMEJI CASTLE 21060 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 Will be found in the top left come across symbols and formats that will assist connect a LEGO piece or LMB corner when the set needs to...
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LEGO HIMEJI CASTLE 21060 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 Take the 5cm Connecting Cable will explain a difficult section from the 4-Port Micro Expansion...
LEGO HIMEJI CASTLE 21060 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...
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LEGO HIMEJI CASTLE 21060 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE ® Cool White 30cm Bit Light Plate, Round 1x1 with Open Stud - Black Plate, Round 1x1 with Bar Handle - Black INSTRUCTIONS DISCONNECT POWER ON TEST CONNECT DIRECTIONAL BEND / PIVOT TURN / FLIP TWIST / BRAID NOTE ICON...
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LEGO HIMEJI CASTLE 21060 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE ® Tile, Modified 1x1 with Open O Clip - Black INSTRUCTIONS DISCONNECT POWER ON TEST CONNECT DIRECTIONAL BEND / PIVOT TURN / FLIP TWIST / BRAID NOTE ICON...
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LEGO HIMEJI CASTLE 21060 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE ® INSTRUCTIONS DISCONNECT POWER ON TEST CONNECT DIRECTIONAL BEND / PIVOT TURN / FLIP TWIST / BRAID NOTE ICON...
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LEGO HIMEJI CASTLE 21060 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE ® White 30cm Bit Light Plate, Round 1x1 with Open Stud - Black Plate, Round 1x1 with Bar Handle - Black Tile, Modified 1x1 with Open O Clip - Black INSTRUCTIONS DISCONNECT POWER ON TEST CONNECT DIRECTIONAL...
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LEGO HIMEJI CASTLE 21060 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE ® INSTRUCTIONS DISCONNECT POWER ON TEST CONNECT DIRECTIONAL BEND / PIVOT TURN / FLIP TWIST / BRAID NOTE ICON...
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LEGO HIMEJI CASTLE 21060 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE ® INSTRUCTIONS DISCONNECT POWER ON TEST CONNECT DIRECTIONAL BEND / PIVOT TURN / FLIP TWIST / BRAID NOTE ICON...
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LEGO HIMEJI CASTLE 21060 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE ® INSTRUCTIONS DISCONNECT POWER ON TEST CONNECT DIRECTIONAL BEND / PIVOT TURN / FLIP TWIST / BRAID NOTE ICON...
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LEGO HIMEJI CASTLE 21060 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE ® 8-Port Expansion Board USB Power Cable NOTE Connect to a 5V USB Power Bank, 5V USB Wall Adaptor, or USB to AA Battery Pack (sold separately) INSTRUCTIONS DISCONNECT POWER ON TEST CONNECT DIRECTIONAL BEND / PIVOT...
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LEGO HIMEJI CASTLE 21060 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).
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LEGO HIMEJI CASTLE 21060 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE ® NOTE Use the Brick Separator included in the LEGO set to disconnect the main tower from the base. INSTRUCTIONS DISCONNECT POWER ON TEST CONNECT DIRECTIONAL BEND / PIVOT TURN / FLIP TWIST / BRAID NOTE ICON...
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LEGO HIMEJI CASTLE 21060 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE ® NOTE Connect the Plate 1x6 - Reddish Brown removed in the previous step. INSTRUCTIONS DISCONNECT POWER ON TEST CONNECT DIRECTIONAL BEND / PIVOT TURN / FLIP TWIST / BRAID NOTE ICON...
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LEGO HIMEJI CASTLE 21060 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE ® White 30cm Micro Bit Light White 30cm Micro Bit Light Plate 1x2 - Trans-Clear Plate 1x2 - Trans-Clear White 30cm Micro Bit Light Plate 1x2 - Trans-Clear INSTRUCTIONS DISCONNECT POWER ON TEST CONNECT DIRECTIONAL BEND / PIVOT...
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LEGO HIMEJI CASTLE 21060 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE ® NOTE NOTE Twist the cables on the Ensure that half of the 30cm underside of the model, Cable is on the underside and excluding the USB Power half above. Cable. 2x Adhesive Square INSTRUCTIONS DISCONNECT POWER ON TEST...
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LEGO HIMEJI CASTLE 21060 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE ® 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...
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LEGO HIMEJI CASTLE 21060 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE ® INSTRUCTIONS DISCONNECT POWER ON TEST CONNECT DIRECTIONAL BEND / PIVOT TURN / FLIP TWIST / BRAID NOTE ICON...
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LEGO HIMEJI CASTLE 21060 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE ® INSTRUCTIONS DISCONNECT POWER ON TEST CONNECT DIRECTIONAL BEND / PIVOT TURN / FLIP TWIST / BRAID NOTE ICON...
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LEGO HIMEJI CASTLE 21060 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE ® INSTRUCTIONS DISCONNECT POWER ON TEST CONNECT DIRECTIONAL BEND / PIVOT TURN / FLIP TWIST / BRAID NOTE ICON...
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LEGO HIMEJI CASTLE 21060 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE ® White 15cm Bit Light NOTE Connect the two isolated pieces in this step together and place as shown. Adhesive Square INSTRUCTIONS DISCONNECT POWER ON TEST CONNECT DIRECTIONAL BEND / PIVOT TURN / FLIP TWIST / BRAID NOTE ICON...
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LEGO HIMEJI CASTLE 21060 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE ® INSTRUCTIONS DISCONNECT POWER ON TEST CONNECT DIRECTIONAL BEND / PIVOT TURN / FLIP TWIST / BRAID NOTE ICON...
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LEGO HIMEJI CASTLE 21060 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE ® White 15cm Bit Light INSTRUCTIONS DISCONNECT POWER ON TEST CONNECT DIRECTIONAL BEND / PIVOT TURN / FLIP TWIST / BRAID NOTE ICON...
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LEGO HIMEJI CASTLE 21060 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE ® NOTE Connect the two White Bit Lights to the 8-Port Expansion Board from Step 12. INSTRUCTIONS DISCONNECT POWER ON TEST CONNECT DIRECTIONAL BEND / PIVOT TURN / FLIP TWIST / BRAID NOTE ICON...
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LEGO HIMEJI CASTLE 21060 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE ® Plate 1x3 - White White 15cm Bit Light Adhesive Square INSTRUCTIONS DISCONNECT POWER ON TEST CONNECT DIRECTIONAL BEND / PIVOT TURN / FLIP TWIST / BRAID NOTE ICON...
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LEGO HIMEJI CASTLE 21060 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE ® White 15cm Bit Light Adhesive Square White 15cm Bit Light Adhesive Square INSTRUCTIONS DISCONNECT POWER ON TEST CONNECT DIRECTIONAL BEND / PIVOT TURN / FLIP TWIST / BRAID NOTE ICON...
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LEGO HIMEJI CASTLE 21060 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE ® NOTE Connect the assembly to the model as shown, ensuring the cables are running through the back left window. NOTE Connect to a 5V USB Power Bank, 5V USB Wall Adaptor, or USB to AA Battery Pack (sold separately) INSTRUCTIONS...
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LEGO HIMEJI CASTLE 21060 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).
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LEGO HIMEJI CASTLE 21060 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE ® 4x Brick, Round 1x1 Open Stud - Trans-Clear INSTRUCTIONS DISCONNECT POWER ON TEST CONNECT DIRECTIONAL BEND / PIVOT TURN / FLIP TWIST / BRAID NOTE ICON...
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LEGO HIMEJI CASTLE 21060 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE ® Warm White Strip Light 15cm Connecting Cable 15cm Connecting Cable 4x Brick, Round 1x1 Open Stud - Trans-Clear INSTRUCTIONS DISCONNECT POWER ON TEST CONNECT DIRECTIONAL BEND / PIVOT TURN / FLIP TWIST / BRAID NOTE ICON...
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LEGO HIMEJI CASTLE 21060 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE ® Warm White Strip Light 15cm Connecting Cable NOTE Thread the 15cm Connecting Cable coming from the underside of the above model through the second window from the left. NOTE Use the Plate 2x3 - Reddish Brown from Step 14 to pin down the connected 15cm Connecting Cable.
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LEGO HIMEJI CASTLE 21060 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE ® NOTE Thread the cables from Steps 16-17 between the studs. NOTE Connect the 15cm Connecting Cable from the Warm White Strip Light to the 8-Port Expansion Board from Step 12. INSTRUCTIONS DISCONNECT POWER ON TEST CONNECT...
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LEGO HIMEJI CASTLE 21060 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE ® Plate 1x2 - Trans-Clear INSTRUCTIONS DISCONNECT POWER ON TEST CONNECT DIRECTIONAL BEND / PIVOT TURN / FLIP TWIST / BRAID NOTE ICON...
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LEGO HIMEJI CASTLE 21060 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE ® INSTRUCTIONS DISCONNECT POWER ON TEST CONNECT DIRECTIONAL BEND / PIVOT TURN / FLIP TWIST / BRAID NOTE ICON...
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LEGO HIMEJI CASTLE 21060 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE ® White 15cm Bit Light Adhesive Square 6-Port Expansion Board INSTRUCTIONS DISCONNECT POWER ON TEST CONNECT DIRECTIONAL BEND / PIVOT TURN / FLIP TWIST / BRAID NOTE ICON...
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LEGO HIMEJI CASTLE 21060 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE ® Warm White 15cm Large Bit Light Plate, Round 1x1 with Open Stud - Black Warm White Strip Light 15cm Connecting Cable 15cm Connecting Cable INSTRUCTIONS DISCONNECT POWER ON TEST CONNECT DIRECTIONAL BEND / PIVOT TURN / FLIP TWIST / BRAID...
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LEGO HIMEJI CASTLE 21060 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE ® NOTE Connect the 15cm Connecting Cable from the underside of this section to the 6-Port Expansion Board from Step 30. INSTRUCTIONS DISCONNECT POWER ON TEST CONNECT DIRECTIONAL BEND / PIVOT TURN / FLIP TWIST / BRAID NOTE ICON...
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LEGO HIMEJI CASTLE 21060 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE ® Warm White Strip Light NOTE Thread the loose 15cm Connecting Cable from the previous step through the back right window. NOTE Connect the 15cm Connecting Cable from Step 24 to the Warm White Strip Light.
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LEGO HIMEJI CASTLE 21060 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE ® Removed Pieces 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...
LEGO HIMEJI CASTLE 21060 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE ® FINAL PRODUCT This finally completes installation of the Light My Bricks LEGO Himeji Castle 21060 Light Kit. ® FINAL PRODUCT...
LEGO HIMEJI CASTLE 21060 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...
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LEGO HIMEJI CASTLE 21060 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.
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HIMEJI CASTLE 21060 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.
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LEGO HIMEJI CASTLE 21060 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...
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