Quarky Mars Rover - Documentation

The Quarky Mars Rover Kit is a miniature version of NASA‘s Mars Rover, featuring the same Rocker Bogie Mechanism that allows for smooth movement on uneven surfaces. This beginner–friendly kit is powered by 5 servo motors and 6 motors, making it easy to build and powerful enough to explore its environment with stability. With 10+ activities, this kit is perfect for learning the basics of Mars Rover and experiencing the magic of its exploration.

Getting Started with Quarky Mars Rover

Refer to the tutorials to learn about the Mars Rover, and how to assemble and program it in Block coding or Python coding.

Exploring Mars with NASA Rovers and Quarky Mars Rover

Learn about the robotic exploration of Mars with NASA rovers, such as the Mars Pathfinder, MERs, Phoenix, and Curiosity. Discover the rocker-bogie mechanism used in Mars rovers and the Quarky Mars Rover, a miniature version of the rovers sent to Mars by NASA.

Assembling the Quarky Mars Rover

Learn how to assemble the Quarky Mars Rover in this step-by-step guide! We will cover all the components of the robot, from servo calibration to the wiring diagram, so you can get your robot ready to explore the world.

Programming the Mars Rover with Block Coding in PictoBlox

Learn how to program and control the Quarky Mars Rover with PictoBlox Block Coding. Learn how to install the software and the robot, connect the robot with PictoBlox, and calibrate the robot’s servo motors.

Programming the Mars Rover with Python in PictoBlox

Learn how to program the Mars Rover using Python in PictoBlox. Connect Quarky to PictoBlox, upload the firmware, and use the Python functions in Stage/Upload mode to explore the possibilities of robotics with Mars Rover.

Mars Rover Project - Block Coding

Refer to the tutorials to learn how to use PictoBlox Block Coding Environment to code Mars Rover for different applications.

Falling Tobi

The example demonstrates the use of clone and gliding function in Sprite.

Making a Sprite glide to Random Location

The example demonstrates how to make the sprite glide to a random position on the stage when it is clicked.

Stamping Tobi

The example demonstrates how to use stamping and the mouse location sensing in Block coding.

Beetle Movement

The example demonstrates how to use keys sensing to control the movement of the sprite.

Walking Tobi

The example demonstrates the wall bouncing of the sprite and rotation style.

Follow the Mouse

The example demonstrates how to make the sprite follow the mouse.

Bouncing Ball with Gravity

The example demonstrates how to add gravity into the project on a bouncing ball.

Mouse Tracker

The example demonstrates how to implement mouse tracking.

Ball Movement

The example demonstrates how to add movement to a sprite using the key detection hat block.

Sprite Direction

The example demonstrates the sprite direction in PictoBlox.

Mouse Tracking and Stamping – Python

The example demonstrates how to make the sprite track and stamp its image on the mouse when the space key is pressed in Python.

Beetle Movement – Python

The example demonstrates using key sensing to control the sprite’s movement in Python.

Ball Movement – Python

The example demonstrates how to add movement to a sprite.

Sprite Direction – Python

The example demonstrates the sprite direction in Python.

Mouse Tracker – Python

The example demonstrates how to implement mouse tracking in Python.

Walking Tobi – Python

The example demonstrates the wall bouncing of the sprite, rotation style, and costume change in Python.

Follow the Mouse – Python

The example demonstrates how to make the sprite follow the mouse in Python.

Bouncing Ball with Gravity in Python

The example demonstrates how to add gravity to the project on a bouncing ball.

Bouncing an Object

The example demonstrates the bouncing of an object from a bird’s eye view in PictoBlox.

Change costume when Clicked

The example demonstrates the costume change and gliding to the random location when clicked.

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Mars Rover Project - Python Coding

Refer to the tutorials to learn how to use PictoBlox Python Coding Environment to code Mars Rover for different applications.

Beating Heart Quarky – Upload Mode – Block Coding

The project shows how to create custom patterns on Quarky RGB LED in Upload Mode.

Beating Heart Quarky – Upload Mode – Python

The project shows how to create custom patterns on Quarky RGB LED in Upload Mode.

Beetle Movement

The example demonstrates how to use keys sensing to control the movement of the sprite.

Beetle Movement – Python

The example demonstrates using key sensing to control the sprite’s movement in Python.

BeetleBot: Autonomous Feeding in Space | Number Classifier

Learn how to create a dataset and Machine Learning Model for an automated game from the user’s input. See how to open the ML environment, upload data, label images, train the model, and export the Python script.

Bell and Falling Balls

In this example, you understand the effect of the density, roughness, and bounce properties of the sprites. The ball falls from the top randomly, and the bell is fixed but can rotate.

Binary Search Algorithm in Python

Discover the binary search algorithm using Python. Learn how to implement binary search step by step, and witness its efficiency in finding elements within a sorted list. Explore this powerful search technique and its practical application in Python programming.

Biodegradable vs Non Biodegradable Waste

A waste management system that will differentiate the waste based on its type. If it detects biodegradable waste, the LEDs Quarky’s matrix will turn green. If it’s non-biodegradable waste, the LEDs will turn blue.

Bird Audio Classifier Bot in Block Coding

The example shows how to use a audio classifier in PictoBlox to make the Bird Audio Classifier Bot.

Body Part Counter

The examples show how to use Pose Recognition in PictoBlox to count the number of body parts detected in the body.

Body Part Counter – Python

The examples show how to use Pose Recognition in PictoBlox to count the number of body parts detected in the body in Python Coding Environment.

Bouncing an Object

The example demonstrates the bouncing of an object from a bird’s eye view in PictoBlox.

Bouncing an Object – Python

The example demonstrates the bouncing of an object from a bird’s eye view in PictoBlox.

Bouncing Ball – Coefficient of Restitution

In this example, we will analyze the effect of the bounce property of the sprite using a ball. We will track the ball using the pen extension and the color will change with the y velocity of the ball.

Bouncing Ball with Gravity

The example demonstrates how to add gravity into the project on a bouncing ball.

Bouncing Ball with Gravity in Python

The example demonstrates how to add gravity to the project on a bouncing ball.

Bubble Sort in Python

Dive into the world of bubble sort algorithm using Python. Explore a step-by-step guide to implement bubble sort with practical examples. Learn how to efficiently sort a list of elements in ascending order using this simple yet effective sorting technique.