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# Makeblock Neuron Sound Sensor Block

**Type:** Product page · **SKU:** CE05502 · **Brand:** [Makeblock](https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/makeblock-australia)
**Page:** https://core-electronics.com.au/makeblock-neuron-sound-sensor-block.html ([markdown](https://core-electronics.com.au/makeblock-neuron-sound-sensor-block.html.md))

## Retired product

This product is retired and no longer available for purchase. Replaced by: goBilda.

**Replacement:** https://core-electronics.com.au/catalog/product/view/sku/goBilda

## How to buy

- **Search the catalogue:** `https://core-electronics.com.au/search/{query}.md` (URL-encode the query; pages 2-3 at `search/{query}/{page}.md`; `search.md?q=` also works)
- **Payment methods, purchase orders, policies and contact details:** https://core-electronics.com.au/llms.txt
## Description

The Sound Sensor detects sound intensity. A stronger sound increases the strength of the signal the block sends out.![](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/wysiwyg/product_info/Makeblock-Neuron-Sound-Sensor-Block-desc-img.jpg)

### Features

- The magnetic design at the back of Neuron blocks makes you can simply place your gadget on the magnetic surface such as whiteboard;
- The redesigned magnetic Pogo Pin-connectors effectively prevent blocks from being connected incorrectly;
- Support two ways to update firmware: wired and wireless;
- Detects intensity of vibrations and shakes;
- The modules are color-coded according to their functionality, to make it easy to distinguish between them and find the right block;
- Winner of 4 international design awards.
 
### Specifications

- Range: 0~100 (relative value);
- Accuracy: ±5%;
- Sensitivity: -38±3dB;
- Directivity: Omni-directional;
- Operating Voltage: DC 5V;
- Anti-drop Ability: 1.5m;
- Operating Temperature: -10℃~55℃;
- Operating Humidity: ＜95%.
 
### Contains

- 1× Sound Sensor Block

## Images

- [Product image 1](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/catalog/product/m/a/makeblock-neuron-sound-sensor-block-1.jpg)