Makeblock MNE1A Neuron Explorer Kit User Manual

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@Makeblock
Technical support: support.list@makeblock.com
Address: 4th Floor, Building C3, Nanshan iPark, No.1001 Xueyuan Avenue,
Nanshan District, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China
www.makeblock.com
D1.1.2_KD010045000
neuron explorer kit
User Manual
Foreword
Thank you for purchasing Makeblock Neuron.
This manual mainly includes the detailed descriptions for each
block of the Neuron and the various combinations of blocks. We also
provide a quick start guide in our product package. Before you read
this manual, we recommend that you get to know how to play with the
Neuron by referring to the quick start guide.
For more examples and documents, please visit the website:
http://www.makeblock.com/steam-kits/neuron/
Energy & Communication Blocks
The energy & communication blocks can provide power for other blocks.
The communication blocks provide a variety of approaches to wireless communication,
which allows the wireless communication between blocks and mobile / tablet / computer, as well as wireless
communication among different block combinations.
Battery Indicator
Block battery level display.
Power Button
Supply power to other blocks. The built-in Bluetooth block allows
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Smart Power
you to connect the blocks to your phone or tablet and to program
Micro USB Connector
the blocks.
Power Status Indicator
How does it work?
A. Supply power to other blocks.
Press the power button to power it on so that it can provide power to other blocks. To
turn it off, long press the power button for about 3 seconds until all lights are off.
Knob
Sm
ar t Po w er
Buz z er
If the smart power is turned on but is not connected to other blocks, it will be
automatically off after 16 seconds. Double press the power button to cancel or
restart the function.
After the smart power block is turned on, the initialization will take about
1 second and the power status indicator will keep solid green during the
initialization process.
B. Connect Neuron to a mobile phone or tablet via Bluetooth and uses the Neuron app or
Swift Playgrounds to program the blocks.
The power status indicator will turn green when the Bluetooth connection is completed.
Knob
Sm
ar t Po
Buz z er
w er
C. Connect blocks to computer via a USB cable and use mBlock 5 to program the blocks.
The power status indicator will turn green when the connection is completed.
Knob
Sm
Buz z er
art Po w er
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Charge the smart power block
We recommend you to charge your smart power block when the last indicator is blinking.
Charge it via the power adapter(not included)
Charge it via computer
OR
Sm
art Po w er
Sm
Tips: Please charge the block every three months when you set it aside.
Specifications
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Battery Capacity
950mAh
Input Current
＜ 1A
Output Voltage
DC 5V
Operating Temperature
0°C ~ 45°C
Input Voltage
DC 5V
Storage Temperature
-10°C ~ 55°C
Bluetooth transmission distance
Within 10 meters
Bluetooth Specification
BT 4.0
Frequency Band
2402 ~ 2480MHz
Output Power Class
≤ 4dBm
art Po w er
Input Blocks
The input blocks receive information from the environment, such as sound, light, image or motion,
and the information is then converted into electrical signals. The signals will be transmitted to the output blocks
and instruct output blocks whether to responde or how to perform.
Input blocks are widely applied in daily life, like the light switch and the volume knob.
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Knob
Kn
ob
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's just like you adjust the volume by
turning the knob on the speaker in daily life.
Have a try!
Turn the knob clockwise.
Knob
Sm
art Po w er
Press the power button
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Buzzer
The buzzer will make
different sounds.
or
Light Sensor
Light S
ns
The light sensor can detect the intensity of light in the surrounding environment. The stronger
the intensity of light received by the block, the stronger the output signal will be. In everyday life,
the brightness of mobile phone screen will automatically change in response to the ambient light
condition, which is credited to the light sensor.
Have a try!
Cover the light sensor with your hand.
Sm
ght
S ens
Li
You will notice that the LED panel
becomes dark.
ar t Po w er
Press the power button
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ns
or
Ranging Sensor
Ranging
Se
Ranging sensor can be used to measure distance between the block and the obstacle.
Measurement range: 2cm ~ 200cm.
Science Tips
Have a try!
How does the ranging sensor measure distance?
The ranging sensor includes an IR
Place your hand over the ranging sensor and gradually
move your hand away from the sensor.
IR receiver
gin g S ens
IR transmitter
an
The IR transmitter emits infrared light
which will be reflected when it hit an
obstacle. After the reflected infrared light
be calculated by the time lag between
transmission and reception.
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gin g S ens
art Po w er
IR receiver
is received by the IR receiver, the distance
between the obstacle and the block can
Sm
or
an
or
transmitter and an IR receiver.
Press the power button
IR transmitter
More lights will turn red on the
LED panel.
Temperature Sensor
Plug the temperature probe into the slot. The temperature sensor can detect temperatures ranging
so
Se
Temp
Te
mp
from -55°C to 125°C.
Accuracy: ±0.5°C ( -10°C ~ 85°C)
The probe cable of the temperature sensor may be damaged if temperature exceeds 100°C. Please use it carefully
to avoid damaging the device.
Have a try!
m p S e nso
Te
Temp
Sm
LE
D S t rip
The RGB lights on the LED strip
will light up one by one.
LED
ar t Po w er
Press the power button
Place the temperature sensor probe in
hot water.
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Funny Touch
ouc
ny
fun
By connecting the Funny Touch to conductive objects (such as bananas, water) to turn the object into
a touch switch. Check the conduction status between the Funny Switch and the GND wire to achive
simple and fun effects.
How does it work?
Connect blocks and touch the metal part of Funny
Switch with one hand and the metal part of the
GND wire clip with another hand. Look, the blocks
chain starts to work now!
GND
GND
Funny Touch
Funny Touch
Funny
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Use a Funny Switch to clip on a conductive object,
such as a banana. Touch the banana with one
hand and the metal part of the GND wire clip with
another hand. See what will happen!
Sm
GND
Plug the Funny Switch into the slot 1，
plug the GND wire into the slot 2.
Buz z er
Funny Touch
Funny
ar t Po w er
Sm
Funny
ar t Po w er
Buz z er
GND
Funny Touch
Sm
Buz z er
Funny
ar t Po w er
After the Funny Touch is connected to the buzzer, you can touch
Funny Switches of different colors or touch several Funny Switches at
the same time. Listen, the buzzer is making different sounds!
Colors of the
Funny Switches
Musical
alphabet
Sol-fa
syllables
Blue
C4
Do
Yellow
D4
Re
Red
E4
Mi
Green
F4
Fa
Red, Green
G4
Sol
Yellow, Green
A4
La
Yellow, Red, Green
B4
Ti
Yellow, Red
C5
Do+
Blue, Red, Green
D5
Re+
Blue, Yellow, Red, Green
E5
Mi+
Blue, Green
E3
Mi-
Blue, Yellow, Green
F3
Fa-
Blue, Yellow, Red
G3
Sol-
Blue, Red
A3
La-
Blue, Yellow
B3
Ti-
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Output Blocks
The output block receives the signal from the input block and gives corresponding responses,
such as making sounds and rotating the motor. In our everyday life, output blocks can be seen everywhere,
like neon lights, alarms and so on.
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LED Strip Driver + LED Strip
Insert
the LED strip into the LED strip driver slot.
TheRGB
LED灯。通过神经元
strip contains 15 RGB
lights.
With the
15 个
app
将灯带插到灯带驱动插槽。灯带包含
或慧编
ip
St
Neuron
app or mBlock 5, you
can灯的颜色
program the
RGB lights to change their colors.
RGB
, 发现更多乐趣。
程对模块编程可以改变
LE D
Science Tips
Have a try!
Why do the RGB lights have so many colors?
The RGB is an addictive color model in which red, green and blue lights
add together to reproduce nearly 16.78 million colors.
Turn the knob.
Knob
Green
LE
D S t rip
See what will happen!
LED
Sm
ar t Po w er
Press the power button
Red
Blue
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LED Panel
The LED panel contains 64 RGB lights. With the Neuron app or Swift Playgrounds, you can program
the RGB lights to change their colors.
Have a try!
GND
Observe how the color changes on the LED panel.
Touch Funny Switches of different colors to create
different colors of yours!
Try touching Funny Switch of different colors or try
touching multiple Funny Switches at the same time.
Funny Touch
Sm
Funny
art Po w er
Press the power button
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Buzzer
ze
Buz
The buzzer will make a sound when it receives an on signal. Programming the buzzer with the Neuron
app or Swift Playgrounds can get different sound effects.
Have a try!
The sound of the buzzer changes.
Sm
ght
S ens
Li
Buz z er
Cover the light sensor
with your hands.
ar t Po w er
Press the power button
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Dual DC Motor Driver
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riv
rD
to
Mo
DC
Output shaft
The DC (Direct Current) motor driver can drive two DC motors simultaneously.
DC Motor
Plug the motor into the dual DC motor driver’s slot. The DC motor includes an output shaft. When
or
Mot
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the motor driver receives an on signal, the output shaft starts to rotate. The motor is compatible
with LEGO parts.
Motor Specifications
Rated Speed
12000±10% RPM
Rated Current
≤85 mA
Stall Torque
≥ 28 gf.cm
Stall Current
≤0.88 A
Gear Ration
1:48
Have a try!
Turn the knob.
Knob
Sm
DC Motor Driver
Motor
art Po w er
Press the power button
Observe how the motor rotation
frequency changes.
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Motor connector
Used to fix the motor and paper craft.
How does it work?
Building instructions
Dismantling instructions
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Magnet Wire
Provide more flexible ways to connect blocks.
USB Cable
Used for power supply and data transmission.
Project Materials Package
We provide a wide range of building materials and electronic blocks. You can build your own
projects like Piano and LED Sword. To get access to building guides, please sign in for the Neuron
app or Swift Playgrounds.
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Why does the program stop running after
exiting the Makeblock Neuron app?
Why does the Funny Touch block fail to
work properly?
The smart power block can not store programs, so it
needs the app to run the program online.
It might be caused by the following reasons:
The power supply is unstable. Please use a high quality
power adapter or a high quality portable power.
Mistakenly plug the Funny Switch to slot 2 and the GND
wire to slot 1, please replug them to the correct slots.
What should I do if the blocks give no
response?
It might be caused by the following reasons:
When not using the Neuron app or mBlock 5, the input
block is not connected to the left of the ouput block.
The Neuron firmware upgrade process is interrupted
(due to poor connection). Please try to upgrade
firmware again.
The silicone case of the block was installed improperly,
which may cause poor contact. Please make sure the
silicone case is put in the correct place.
Why is the battery life getting poorer?
The smart power block uses a lithium-ion battery,
multiple charges and discharges may decrease the
battery life gradually.
To check more FAQs, please visit: http://www.makeblock.com/cn/steam-kits/neuron
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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.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
RF warning statement:
The device has been evaluated to meet general RF exposure requirement. The device can be used in portable exposure condition without restriction.
IC STATEMENT:
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
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Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux
conditions suivantes :
(1) l'appareil nedoit pas produire de brouillage, et
(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
Caution:
Recommended for children of ages 6+.
Not suitable for children under ages 3.
Children need to be accompanied by adults when using the product.
To avoid the product damage, please don't disassemble, repair or modify this product yourself.
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Age
6+
WARNING:
CHOKING HAZARD
- Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.
Children to use only under adult's supervision.
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