Summary of Contents for Makeblock neuron Inventor Kit
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Inventor kit Parts List Meet Your Neuron Colorful Blocks With Diverse Functions Graphical Programming Easy Connection Block Introductions Energy & Communication Blocks Input Blocks Output Blocks Accessories...
The output blocks receive signals from input blocks, and then do something, such as lighting up, moving or making a sound. Graphical Programming Makeblock Neuron App Makeblock Neuron app is an easy-to-use graphical programming software. It uses flow-based programming and provides limitless creativity. How to begin? 1. Download the...
Easy Connection Magnetically snap together, experience the magic of Neuron. The input block (orange) must be connected on the left side of the output block (blue) when the Makeblock Neuron app or mBlock is not in use. Normal working!
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Works normally only if you program the blocks using Makeblock Neuron app or mBlock. Bluetooth Bluetooth An input block can affect multiple output blocks, while an output block can only receive signals from its nearest input block when the Makeblock Neuron app or mBlock is not in use.
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Block Introductions Energy & Communication Blocks Power Provide power to other blocks. Appearance Power Indicator Press the Power button to display the current battery level. Power Button Press to turn on. Press and hold for about 3 seconds until all Micro USB interface LEDs go out to turn off.
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Via power adapter Via computer Specifications Input Current Battery Capacity 950mAh <1A Operating Temperature 0° C ~ 45° C Output Voltage DC 5.1 V Input Voltage DC 5V Storage Temperature -10° C ~ 55° C Tips: 1. Please charge the block once every three months when not in use. 2.
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Establish a wireless connection between the blocks and your tablet or smart phone within 10 meters, then you can program the blocks via Makeblock Neuron app. Provide power to other blocks. It contains a Micro USB interface, you can connect the block to power bank or power adapter via USB cable to power the other blocks.
Input Blocks Gyro Sensor The gyro sensor is an ideal block for motion and posture detection of your creation. It can be used to measure the angular rate and the acceleration information of your creation. When it detects a vibration, the sensor will send out an on signal.
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Funny Touch Funny touch is able to turn any conductive object (such as bananas and water) into a touch switch. It contains one GND wire and four funny switches. GND wire Indicators Four funny switches How to use? 1. Plug the funny switch to slot 1 and the GND wire to slot 2. 2.
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Try it now! 1. Press the power button to turn on the chain. 2. Clip a funny switch to a banana. You can try other objects at your home to see if they are conductive. 3. Touch both the metal part of the GND wire and the banana with your hands, watch the LED panel light up. Try touching another funny switch or touching two funny switches simultaneously, see what happens.
Output Blocks Dual Servo Driver + Servo The servo can rotate from 0 to 180 degrees. Get the servo pack and install servo hub as shown in the figure below. Then plug the servo into the slot. Try the other servo hubs Try it now! 1.
13.5± 0.5g LED Panel The LED panel contains 64 RGB LEDs. Change the color and do more interesting things via Makeblock Neuron app or mBlock. Try it now! 1. Press the power button to turn on the chain. 2. Rotate your chain, see what happens.
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Buzzer The buzzer makes a buzzing sound when it receives an on signal. You can program the buzzer to get a different sound by using Makeblock Neuron app or mBlock. Try it now! 1. Press the power button to turn on the chain.
1. Connect some specified blocks, such as camera, Mic & Speaker, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. 2. Provide power and transmit the data. Neuron Board 1. Snap Neuron blocks to the mechanical parts of Makeblock. 2. Snap Neuron blocks to LEGO blocks. How to use?
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Snap the blocks to the Neuron boards: Rubber Bands Used to fasten the servo to the Neuron boards.
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Reasons that may cause the problem: A1: When not using the Makeblock Neuron app or mBlock, the input block must be connected on the left of the ouput block. Please refer to the Easy Connection section to check if the connection is correct.
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FCC STATEMENT: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Warning: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
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(2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement." 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...
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WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. Children to use only under adult's supervision.
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