Top Base Cover

Use the following hardware to secure the LED base to the top base cover.

• 2x M3 x 6mm steel screws

Install LED to Top Base Cover

Insert the LED wires through the center hole of the top base cover.

Place the LED base over the Top Base Cover so the mounting holes are lined up.

Insert and fasten the M3 screws to secure the LED base to the Top Base Cover.

Secured Top Base Cover

Take a moment to ensure the LED base has been properly installed to the top base cover.

Base Case Installation

Get the base case ready to attach to the top base cover. Use the following hardware to secure the parts together.

• 4x M3 x 10mm long steel screws

Orient the top base cover with the case so the four mounting holes in the corners are lined up.

Insert the LED wire through the top of the base case.

Secure Top Cover to Case

Begin inserting and fastening the screws to secure the top cover to the case.

Assembled Case

Take a moment to ensure the case has been properly secured to the top base cover.

Light Switch Parts

Get the three light switch parts ready to assemble. Use the following hardware.

• 2x M3 x 20mm long steel screws
• 2x M3 x 6mm long steel screws
• 2x M3 hex nuts

Install Plate Decal

Place the plate decal over the switch plate and line up the mounting holes.

Insert and fasten the two M3 x 6mm long screws to secure the parts together.

Install Toggle Switch Adapter

Orient the toggle switch adapter and place it into the switch plate.

Insert the toggle switch through the opening in the switch plate and line up the two mounting holes.

Secure Toggle Switch

Insert and fasten the two M3 x 20mm long machine screws through the mounting tabs.

Use the two M3 hex nuts to secure the parts together.

Install Slide Switch

Orient the slide switch with the cavity in the toggle switch.

Press fit the slide switch into the cavity in the toggle switch adapter.

Test the toggle switch mechanism by flipping the actuator.

Bottom Base & Frame

Get the bottom base and frame ready to secure together using the following hardware.

• 4x M3 x 6mm long machine screws

Orient the bottom base and frame so the snaps are correctly lined up. Reference the assembly photo for the correct orientation/

Place the bottom frame over the bottom case and line up the four mounting holes.

Secure Base and Frame

Insert and fasten the M3 screws through the four mounting holes to secure the parts together.

Install Light Switch Plate 

The switch plate subassembly is fitted through the opening in the base case. 

The outer edges will prevent the plate from falling through the opening.

Slide the switch plate all the way through the opening in the case.

Install Bottom Frame to Case

Orient the bottom frame with the case so the snaps are oriented correctly.

Secured Bottom

Firmly press the bottom frame into the case so the parts snap fit together.

HUSB238 Breakout Placement

Place the HUSB238 breakout onto the bottom cover so the mounting holes are lined up with the built-in standoffs.

Use the four M2.5 x 6mm long steel screws to secure the PCB to the standoffs.

Secure LED Wires

Insert and secure the LED wires to the HUSB238 breakout so the negative and positive are on the proper pins in the screw block.

Test Toggle Switch

Power the HUSB238 breakout using a USB-C cable and a USB PD wall adapter.

Use the toggle switch to test the LED noodle.

If the switch actuator feels incorrect, take the moment to flip and reverse the switch plate so it's in the correct orientation.

Install Bottom Cover

Orient the bottom cover with the bottom base so the USB port on the breakout is facing the port opening.

Firmly press the bottom cover into the bottom base so they are snap fitted together.

Install Glass Dome

Press the glass dome into the recess in the top base cover. It should have a nice and snug fit.

Final Build

Congratulations on your build! 

Take a moment to inspect your work and ensure all of the part have been securely fastened together.