Quarky Mars Rover - Documentation

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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.

IR Sensor Calibration – Python

The example demonstrates how to calibrate the IR sensors to detect black lines on the white surface in Python Coding Environment.

Quarky LED Emotion – Python

The example demonstrates the various animation of the Quarky LED display in the Python Coding Environment.

Quarky LED Animation – Python

The example demonstrates the various animation of the Quarky LED display in the Python Coding Environment.

Random LED Glow on Quarky – Python

The example demonstrates how to create a random colored LED pattern on Quarky in the Python Coding Environment.

LED Control with Keys – Python

The example demonstrates how to control the glowing LED using the keyboard keys in the Python Coding Environment.

Traffic Light on Quarky – Python

The example displays how we can display a custom pattern on the matrix by making a script to display a Traffic Light in the Python Coding Environment.

LED Looping – Python

The example demonstrates how to control the individual LEDs of the Quarky and run patterns using the loops in Python Coding Environment.

Name Badge – Python

The example demonstrates how to display scrolling text to make a name badge in the Python Coding Environment.

Wirelessly Controlled Robot

The example demonstrates how to control the motion of the robot using keyboard keys.

Make a Square – Robot

The example demonstrates how to make a square with Quarky robot.

Make a Circle – Robot

The example demonstrates how to make the robot go in a circle with different motor speeds.

Robot Motion

The example demonstrates how the robot move forward, backward, left and right using motor direction control.

Robot Pet

The example demonstrates how to make a vertical robot pet that senses the hand on the IR sensor and acts accordingly.

Line Follower Robot – Full

The example demonstrates how to make a line follower robot with Quarky.

Line Follower Robot – Simplified

The example demonstrates how to make a simplified line following a robot with Quarky.

AI Delivery Robot

The example demonstrates how to make a delivery robot that follows the line and stops when it reaches checkpoint 1.

Calibration of Servo Motor

The example demonstrates how to calibrate the servo motor with Quarky.

Servo Sweep

The example demonstrates how to code the Quarky to make the servo sweep the perimeter.

Robot Pet – Python

The example demonstrates how to make a vertical robot pet that senses the hand on the IR sensor and acts accordingly in the Python Coding Environment.

AI Delivery Robot – Python

The example demonstrates how to make a delivery robot that follows the line and stops when it reaches checkpoint 1 in the Python Coding Mode.

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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.

Creating Humanoid Dance Sequences

This code example shows how to program a humanoid robot to perform a dance routine. Learn how to use the Humanoid object with specific pins to control robot movement.

Customer Spending Money Classifier Bot in Block Coding

The example shows how to use a number classifier in PictoBlox to make the customer spending money classifier bot.

Dabble Controlled Mars Rover

Learn to control Mars Rover using Dabble App on your device with customized functions for specialized circular motions.

Dance Motion With Humonoid

Dance Party

The example demonstrates how to run different actions with the Quarky touch sensor to make a disco party in PictoBlox.

Dance Party – Python

The example demonstrates how to run different actions with the Quarky touch sensor to make a disco party in Python Coding Environment.

Dance Sequence with Quadruped and Music

Learn how to create a dance sequence with Quadruped and Music using PictoBlox in this tutorial. With this tutorial.

Definition with ChatGPT

Discover an interactive way to get word definitions using ChatGPT and text-to-speech. Prompt users to choose a definition, generate it with ChatGPT, and have the sprite speak it out using the text-to-speech extension.

Definition with ChatGPT

Different Motions (Square and Axe)

Learn to move your Quarky Mecanum Wheel Robot in a square and make an axe figure with PictoBlox. Use the arrow keys to activate the custom movements and watch your robot move in the desired direction!

Display a String in Reverse Order

This Python program allows users to enter a string and displays it in reverse order starting from the last character.

Display Mixed Fraction for an Improper Fraction

Display a mixed fraction for an improper fraction. Check if the input fraction is improper and call the mixedFraction() function for display.

Display Number 1 to 9 on Quarky

The example demonstrates how to implement a while loop running from 1 to 9 and show it on the Quarky display.

Display Temperature Data from ThingSpeak Cloud

In this example, we will learn how to retrieve the temperature data from the ThingSpeak channel and display it on the Quarky display.

Dodge the Ball Game

This example demonstrates the use of Physics simulation in a game where Tobi has to dodge the random ball coming towards it by jumping.

Drip Irrigation System

In this example, we will look into the basics of a Drip Irrigation System using the IoT House. With IoT House, you get 2 plant drip irrigation raw equipment.

Drip Irrigation System Using the IoT House

Learn how to assemble a Drip Irrigation System using the IoT House. This tutorial covers the assembly, circuit, and Python code for 1 or 2 plants. Also, find out how to calibrate the flow of water with the loosening and tightening of the emitter.

Explicit type casting | Pictoblox

Learn how to use explicit type casting in Python to calculate the total price by adding two price variables. Example code included

Explicit Type Conversion & String Concatenation | Pictoblox

This Python code demonstrates explicit type conversion and string concatenation using the variables ‘icecream’ and ‘brownie’.

Explicit type conversion from float to int | Pictoblox

Convert a float to an integer in Python using explicit type conversion. Explore output and the difference in data types after the conversion.

Explicit Type Conversion Int to Float | Pictoblox

Convert integer to a float using explicit type conversion which convert the result to a float, also check types before/after the conversion.

Face Detection – Camera (Python)

The example demonstrates how to use face detection with a camera feed.

Face Detection – Face Counter

The project detects the number of faces detected on the stage.

Face Detection – Stage (Python)

The example demonstrates the application of face detection with a stage feed.

Face Detection – Confidence (Block Coding)

The example demonstrates how to use the confidence threshold in face detection (Block Coding).

Face Detection with Humanoid Robots

Incorporate a fun activity into your artificial intelligence learning journey by using Humanoid robots to learn about face detection.

Face Expression Controlled Humanoid – Python

Learn about AI-based face expression detection, computer vision techniques to analyze images or videos of human faces and recognize emotions or expressions.

Face Expression Detection

Learn about AI-based face expression detection, a technology that uses artificial intelligence algorithms and computer vision techniques to analyze images or videos of human faces and recognize emotions or expressions.