Makeblock Neuron User Manual

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creative lab kit

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Dual IR Detector

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Parts List

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Meet Your Neuron

Colorful Blocks With Diverse Functions Easy Connection O󽗌ine Creating Online Programming

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Block Introductions

Energy & Communication Blocks

Input Blocks

Output Blocks

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Accessories

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FAQ

Parts List

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Soil Moisture Sensor Dual IR Detector Ultrasonic Sensor

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Servo × 2 Servo Accessory Pack × 2 Servo Bracket × 2 Dual DC Motor Driver DC Motor× 2

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Tyre × 2 Wheel Hub × 2 Mini Auxiliary Wheel × 2 Crossed Shaft Connector × 2

Water Pump

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Laser Pointer Magnet Wire (10cm) × 3 Magnet Wire (20cm) ×3 USB Cable (20cm) × 2 USB Cable (100cm) × 2

Gel Pad

Neuron Board ×9

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Friction Pin Connector ×36 Rubber Band ×20

Fixed Clip ×4 Gel Pad ×6

Meet Your Neuron

Colorful Blocks With Diverse Functions

The Neuron is classi󽗉ed into three categories according to color.

Energy & Communication blocks (Green): Provide power to other blocks. The communication block contains a Micro USB interface,

you can connect the block to power bank or power adapter via USB cable to power the other blocks. The communication blocks also supply diverse wireless communication modes.

Input blocks (Orange): The input blocks collect information (such as sound and light) from the environment and send signals to change

the output.

Output blocks (Blue): The output blocks receive signals from input blocks, and then do something, such as lighting up, moving or

making a sound.

Easy Connection

Magnetically snap together, experience the magic of Neuron.

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The back of the block is magnetically designed to snap the block to a Neuron board or magnetic board.

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O󽗌ine Creating

When you use the Neuron without any software, you can create rich e󽗈ects with the preset program. In this mode, the Neuron block will behave according to the data it received from the previous block.

Connection rules in this mode:

The input block (orange) must be connected on the left side of the output block (blue).

Working normally!

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Only working when you program the blocks via Makeblock Neuron app or mBlock.

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An input block can a󽗈ect multiple output blocks, while an output block can only receive signals from its nearest input block.

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Funny Touch

Both the buzzer and LED panel can receive signal from the button.

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The buzzer can only receive signal from the button.

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Online Programming

Connect the Neuron blocks to a tablet, smart phone or computer, either with Bluetooth or Wi-Fi block, then you can design how Neuron blocks interact with each other by using Makeblock Neuron app or mBlock. Reboot the power block to switch online programming to o󽗌ine creating.

Makeblock Neuron App

With Makeblock Neuron app, you can invent with electronic blocks without programming knowledge. You only need to draw lines between electronic blocks in an intuitive interface. This process also develops logical thinking and intuition about electronics. Furthermore, Makeblock Neuron app may control your invention remotely via its IoT (Internet of Things) functions, making it a perfect tool for education and creation.

How to begin?

1. Download the Makeblock Neuron app from

2. Ensure the Bluetooth or Wi-Fi block is connected to your chain.

3. Launch the app and follow the instruction on screen to connect your blocks to your mobile device.

Find more instruction at http://neuron.makeblock.com/en/

mBlock 5 (PC)

mBlock 5, based on Scratch 3.0, is a block- and text-based programming software designed for STEAM education. You can write programs for Neuron. You can also create fun games, stories, and animations. By combining the functionalities of AI and Internet of Things, mBlock 5 makes code learning simple and fun.

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Download mBlock and 󽗉nd more information from: http://www.mblock.cc

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Block Introductions

Energy & Communication Blocks

Power

Provide power to other blocks.

Appearance

Power Indicator

Press the Power button to

Power Button

Press to turn on. Press and hold for about 3 seconds until all LEDs go out to turn o󽗈.

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Charge your power block

We recommend you to charge your power block when the last indicator is blinking.

display the current battery level.

Micro USB interface

To charge the power block.

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Speci󽗉cations

Via computerVia power adapter

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Battery Capacity

Output Voltage

Input Voltage

Tips: 1. Please charge the block once every three months when not in use.

2. The power block cannot power the other blocks while it is charging.

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DC 5V

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Input Current

Operating Temperature

Storage Temperature

＜ 1A

0° C ~ 45° C

-10° C ~ 55° C

Wi-Fi

The Wi-Fi block has three functions:

·Establish a wireless connection between the blocks and your mobile device, then you can program the blocks via Makeblock Neuron app.

·Connect to your router to use more features, like IoT(Internet of Things).

·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.

Appearance How to use?

Connect your tablet or smart phone to the Wi-Fi block by using the

Reset Button

network name (neuron-xxxxxx) and wireless password (makeblock). Then launch the Makeblock Neuron app and follow the instructions on the screen to use the Wi-Fi block.

Micro USB interface

Connect to camera block or Mic & Speaker block

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Wireless Standards

Communication Distance

Working Mode

USB interface

IEEE 802.11b/g/n(HT20)

10m (Open environment)

STA/AP/STA+AP

Wi-Fi

CHOOSE A NETWORK...

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Operating Voltage

Operating Current

Operation Temperature

Password: makeblock

DC 5V

200mA

0° C ~ 45° C

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Bluetooth

Tablet Smart Phone

The Bluetooth block has two functions: Establish a wireless connection between the blocks and your mobile device 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.

Micro USB interface

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Bluetooth Speci󽗉cation

Frequency Band

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BT 4.0

2402 ~ 2480MHz

≤ 4dBm

Power Adapter

(5V / 2A)

Power Bank

USB Cable

Bluetooth

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Wireless Transmitter + Wireless Receiver

Wireless receiver (Wireless-R) receives signals from wireless transmitter (Wireless-T) within 10 meters. With these two blocks, you can establish a wireless connection between two chains.

You may need to pair the two blocks before using: connect the two blocks to the power block as shown in the 󽗉gure below.

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Watch the two indicators change from blinking to solid on, indicating that the pairing is successful.

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Makeblock Neuron User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

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