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neuron explorer kit
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  • Page 1 @Makeblock neuron explorer kit User Manual Technical support: support@makeblock.com Address: 4th Floor, Building C3, Nanshan iPark, No.1001 Xueyuan Avenue, Nanshan District, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China www.makeblock.com D1.1.1_KD010105000...
  • Page 2 Foreword Thank you for purchasing Makeblock Neuron. The manual includes detailed descriptions for each block of the Neuron, and various examples of combinations of blocks. Before reading this manual, we recommend that you get to know the Neuron by firstly referring to the quick start guide, provided in the product package.
  • Page 3: Smart Power

    Smart Power Battery Indicator Block battery level display. Power Button Supplies power to other blocks. The built-in Bluetooth module allows the Neuron to be connected to smart phones, tablets or Micro USB Connector computers, where the blocks can be programmed. Power Status Indicator Energy &...
  • Page 4: Specifications

    B. Connect Neuron to a mobile phone or tablet via Bluetooth and use the Neuron app or Charge the smart power block Swift Playgrounds to program the blocks. We recommend you to charge your smart power block when the last indicator is blinking. The power status indicator will turn green when the Bluetooth connection is completed.
  • Page 5: Have A Try

    Knob The knob is an input block which is used to adjust values. When you connect the knob to output blocks, you can adjust the output effects by turning the knob. It works the same way as adjusting the volume on a speaker by turning the knob. Input Blocks Have a try! The input blocks receive information such as sound, light, images or motions, from the environment.
  • Page 6: Light Sensor

    Light Sensor Ranging Sensor The light sensor can detect the intensity of light in the surrounding environment. The stronger the The ranging sensor is used to measure the distance between the sensor and an obstacle. intensity of the light received by the block, the stronger the output signal will be. An example of this Measurement range: 2cm –...
  • Page 7: Temperature Sensor

    Temperature Sensor Funny Touch Plug the temperature probe into the slot. The temperature sensor can detect temperatures ranging Connecting the Funny Touch to conductive objects (such as bananas and water) will turn the objects from -55°C to 125°C. into touch switches. Check the conduction status between the Funny Switch and the GND wire to Accuracy: ±0.5°C ( -10°C –...
  • Page 8: Output Blocks

    Colors of the Musical Sol-fa Funny Switches alphabet syllables Blue Yellow Output Blocks Green Funny Touch Red, Green Funny Output blocks receive signals from input blocks and give corresponding responses, Yellow, Green such as making sounds or rotating motors. In everyday life, output blocks are everywhere. Yellow, Red, Green Yellow, Red Both neon lights and alarms are examples.
  • Page 9 LED Strip Driver + LED Strip LED Panel 将灯带插到灯带驱动插槽。灯带包含 15 个 RGB 灯。通过神经元 app 或慧编 Insert the LED strip into the LED strip driver slot. The LED strip contains 15 RGB lights. With the The LED panel contains 64 RGB lights. With the Neuron app or Swift Playgrounds, you can program 程对模块编程可以改变...
  • Page 10 Buzzer Dual DC Motor Driver Dual DC Motor Driver The buzzer will make a sound when it receives an on signal. Programming the buzzer with the Neuron The DC (Direct Current) motor driver can drive two DC motors simultaneously. The DC (Direct Current) motor driver can drive two DC motors simultaneously. app or Swift Playgrounds can create different sound effects.
  • Page 11: Motor Specifications

    Motor Specifications Rated Speed 12000±10% RPM Rated Current ≤85 mA Stall Torque ≥ 28 gf.cm Accessories Stall Current ≤0.88 A Gear Ration 1:48 Have a try! All included accessories make the operation of Neuron smooth. Some examples are the USB cable and the magnetic wire. Turn the knob.
  • Page 12: Motor Connector

    Motor connector Magnet Wire Motor connector B Motor connectors are used to fix the motors and the cut-outs in place. Provide more flexibility when blocks are connected. Motor connector A How does it work? USB Cable Used for power supply and data transmission. Dismantling instructions Building instructions Project Materials Package...
  • Page 13 Why does the program stop running after Why does the Funny Touch block fail to exiting the Makeblock Neuron app? work properly? Warning: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
  • Page 14 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Declaration of conformity Hereby, Makeblock Co., Ltd., declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive RED 2014/53/EU and the RoHS directive 2011/65/EU Caution Recommended for children aged 6+.

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