Orbiting Light Display with Martian City

Clip one of the SH1.0 wires in half and solder the connectors to the wires on either end of the slip ring. 

• You will need to use a multimeter to confirm which wire to solder to which & should test this by connecting the LED to one end and the power distribution board to the other before continuing assembly. 
• It is recommended to add some shrink tubing to the wires. In this photo I had only added it to one side so far.

Pass the wires from the bottom of the slip ring through the hole shown in the electronics base.

• Note the orientation of the slip ring.
• Pull the wires so that they are snug with the slip ring at the bottom of the base.

Attach SH1.0 wires to both potentiometers and the power switch.

• Slide these components into the slots in the base as shown with the power button in the middle.
• Pay careful attention to the orientation. The power port should be towards the top of the base and pointing towards the right (when viewed from the inside)
• Press the printed potentiometer dials and power switch through the outside of the base and onto the components to confirm the fit. 
• Note that the power switch only fits in one orientation. If it's not fitting, try rotating it 90 degrees. 
• The power switch only has a narrow channel for placement. Try to keep it vertical when applying only light pressure.

Attach all cables to the power distribution board as in the diagram:

1. Power in
2. Motor
3. LED
4. Power Switch
5. Potentiometer
6. Potentiometer

Attach the internal components. Note that you should try to use the loops in the base to ensure that wires will be contained. Because the gears will be exposed, this is important so that the wires do not get caught.

1. Attach the SH1.0 wire to the motor and place it in the channel. 
2. Attach the motor cover with 2 screws. This should be a snug fit but the wire should be able to slightly wiggle some. If it's too tight, the motor can seize up.
3. Press the gear onto the motor. Be sure to align the shape of the gear shaft on the motor to the gear. Press this down fully.
4. Attach the power distribution board using 2 screws.

Starting at the top, press the COB led into the LED holder. 

• Keep the more opaque side pointing out.
• Only moderate pressure should be needed.

Attach the LED holder and the collar to the mid base.

• The LED holder will use 2 screws
• The collar will use 4 screws. Note the alignment as it is at an angle. 

Both pieces should be attached firmly with minimal to no gaps.

Press the mid base down onto the bearing.

• Before applying much pressure, ensure that the gears are aligned.
• The holes on the sides of the mid base can be used if you need to disassemble this part in the future.

Attach the wire to the LED

1. The LED should slide snugly into the shown channel.
2. The wire coming from the slip ring should be snug into this channel. This is important because the wire being tight will help ensure that it rotates smoothly without getting twisted (causing friction, noise and potential failure of components)
3. Depending on the length of your wire, you can pass it through these channels and wrap it around the posts so that it is secured. 
4. Use the provided clips to hold the wires in place. Try to avoid gluing these but glue can be used if needed.

The goal with this process is to ensure that no wire is loose to cause friction with (and possibly snag on) the top which will be added in the next step.

Press the top down onto the base.

• You'll need to carefully align the dowel to the inside of the slip ring.
• There's a slot in the base that the dowel can press into.
• If you need to disassemble this in the future, there's a small hole on the underside of the base where you can insert a small screwdriver to help press the dowel out of place.

1. Loosen the sliding LED-holding clips. Depending on your filament, this can take some force. I find that extending something sturdy (like pliers) through the hold can allow you to exert even pressure with both hands. Slide the LEDs into the slots and then close the holding clips to keep them in place.
2. Place the small printed park part inside the smaller acrylic tube and rest it into place.
3. Place this buildings - note that some have slots for small downs and bearings which can be pressed into place first. The buildings will either press into a slot or loosely sit on the base. You can use glue if you'd like but it shouldn't be needed.
4. Assemble the 'farm' by pressing pressing the large acrylic tube into the base - place the small white disc at the bottom. Press the 5mm down into the triangular base and then slide the 3 platforms onto the dowel. Place (or glue) the different tree sections onto these platforms and then place the whole assembly into the acrylic tube. Place the top pieces of the 'farm' onto the acrylic tube: the rim goes on first, then the pointed diffuser, then the LED (which remains inside) and finally the cap.
5. Run the silicon tubes as shown in the closeup photos on this model page - you will need to trim them to fit and glue will be needed to attach the tube into the slot that does not use a metal bearing.