As with any model build that includes lighting, there is going to be wiring. This 1:8 scale Knight Rider K.I.T.T. is no different. It actually contains a lot of wiring that has to be tested, managed, and cared for.
A few things to note about wiring the model:
- Polarity matters – LEDs are diodes and will only work with the correct flow of electricity. Be sure to check connection orientation.
- Don’t pinch – Wires can easily be pinched between two pieces and cause a short, especially metal. Take care during assembly.
- Seat the plugs – Make sure all connectors are fully seated in their sockets.
The Circuit Board supplied in Stage 42 has 21 sockets on it that are each labelled (the socket between B and C is not used):
The wiring connected to this Circuit Board is listed here, in order of wire label:
| Wire Label | Wire Colors | PCB Socket | Purpose | Supplied with Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Red/Black | A | Front Scanner | 42 |
| B | Grey/White | B | Door Switches | 42 |
| C | Red/Black | C | 5VDC Power Input | 5 |
| D | Yellow/Black | D | Brake Pedal Switch | 44 |
| E | Red/Black/Red/Black | E | Tail Lights | 43 |
| F | Red/Black/Yellow/Green | F | Floor Lights | 44 |
| G | Red/Black | G | Keypad | 44 |
| H | Red/Black | H | Dashboard Monitors | 44 |
| I | Red/Black/Red/Black | I | Steering Column | 44 |
| J | Yellow/Black | J | Instrument Panel 1 | 44 |
| K | Red/Black | K | Overhead Console 1 | 43 |
| L | Yellow/Green | L | Instrument Panel 2 | 44 |
| m (lowercase) | Grey/Black | M | Headlights | 43 |
| Mot | Red/Green | Mot | Headlight Motor | 43 |
| O | Red/Black | O | Voicebox | 44 |
| P | Red/Green | P | Rear License Plate | 43 |
| R | Green/White | R | Fog Lights | 42 |
| S | Green/White | S | Speaker | 42 |
| V | Red/Black | V | Lower Console | 44 |
| W | Red/Green | W | Overhead Console 2 | 43 |