Quarky IoT House - Documentation

This IoT House kit is perfect for those looking to explore the world of the Internet of Things. With 15+ different activities, this kit will guide you through the basics of IoT and help you gain a better understanding of how these systems work. The activities range from making simple API requests to creating voice–controlled smart plugs and RFID–trusted door-opening systems. Learn about the different components of an IoT system and how to create a dashboard and feed in Adafruit IO. Experience the magic of the Internet of Things with this beginner-friendly kit.

Assembly Instructions for IoT House

Refer to the tutorials to learn how to assemble the IoT House Addon kit.

IoT House – Assembly Guide

This tutorial will guide us through the process of assembling the IoT House for Quarky.

1 Plant Drip Irrigation Assembly

This document will show you how to put together the Quarky IoT House Addon kit to make a 1 plant drip irrigation system.

2 Plants Drip Irrigation Assembly

In this document, you will be provided with instructions on how to use the Quarky IoT House Addon kit to assemble a drip irrigation system for two plants.

IoT House Project - Block Coding

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

What is IoT Lifecycle? Learn About IoT and Adafruit IO

Explore the Internet of Things (IoT) Lifecycle and learn about how it works in the real world. Understand the basics of IoT, the cloud, and Adafruit IO. Create an account with Adafruit IO, learn about Feeds and Dashboards, and visualize data.

Adafruit Send Data to Cloud – DHT Sensor

We will use the Adafruit IO cloud service to send data from a humidity and temperature sensor to the cloud.

Adafruit IO – Get Data | Remote Controlled Light

In this example, we will retrieve the information from the cloud and make the Quarky lights ON and OFF.

Adafruit IO – Get Color | Remote Controlled RGB Light

In this example, we will retrieve the color information from the cloud and make the Quarky lights ON and OFF with the selected color on the cloud.

IoT Enabled Smart Plug

The project demonstrates how to create a smart plug that can be controlled by an IoT device and that can retrieve information from the cloud. The smart plug can be used to turn lights ON and OFF.

Wi-Fi Connect for Quarky in Upload Mode

In this example, we look at how to establish and see if the Wi-Fi is connected to Quarky or not.

IoT Based Air Pollution Monitoring System

The project demonstrates how to interface the gas sensor to the Quarky and get the PPM reading. Later, we will create an air pollution monitoring system on Adafruit IO.

IoT House Door Control

In this example, we will demonstrate how to control the door of the IoT House.

Face Recognition Controlled Door

The project uses face recognition to identify authorized people and opens the door accordingly.

RFID Based Door Operating System

This project demonstrates how to interface an RFID sensor with a Quarky to control the door of an IoT-enabled house using an authorized RFID tag.

Automatic Light Control with LDR Sensor

In this example, we are going to learn how to program the Quarky to detect the ambient light reading and make the light turn ON and OFF accordingly.

Flame Based Alarm System

This example shows you how to use the flame sensor to detect heat or flame nearby, and then how to create an alarm system that is triggered by the flame sensor.

Voice Controlled Smart Plug

This project demonstrates how to create a voice-controlled smart plug using natural language processing (NLP), speech recognition, and a relay.

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.

Automatic Plant Watering using Soil Moisture Sensor

This example demonstrates how to use the Soil Moisture sensor to detect the moisture in the soil and water the plant using the drip system. The system will water the plant when the moisture of the soil is low.

Adafruit Send Data to Cloud – All Sensors

This example shows how to create an IoT House Monitoring system that sends humidity, temperature, plant soil moisture, gas, and light sensor data to the cloud on Adafruit IO servers.

ThingSpeak Send Data to Cloud – DHT Sensor

In this example, we will send the humidity and temperature sensor data to the cloud on the ThingSpeak servers.

ThingSpeak IoT House Monitoring – All Sensors

This example shows how to create an IoT House Monitoring system that sends humidity, temperature, plant soil moisture, gas, and light sensor data to the cloud on the ThingSpeak channel.

Automatic Water Tank

In this example, we will demonstrate how to use the Moisture sensor to detect how much the tank is filled and start the pump whenever the water level is low.

Automatic Temperature based Fan

In this example, we are going to learn how to program Quarky to detect the temperature (using DHT Sensor) and make the fan ON and OFF accordingly.

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IoT House Project - Python Coding

Refer to the tutorials to learn how to use Python Coding Environment to code IoT House for different applications.

What is IoT Lifecycle? Learn About IoT and Adafruit IO

Send Temperature and Humidity Data to Adafruit IO with Python

Learn how to connect a DHT sensor to PictoBlox and use the Adafruit IO cloud service to send temperature and humidity data to the cloud. Create a dashboard to visualize the temperature and humidity data with the help of line chart and gauge elements.

Creating a Light Switch in Adafruit IO with Python Code

Learn how to create a light switch in Adafruit IO with Python code. Step-by-step guide on how to connect Quarky to Adafruit IO and create a dashboard with a toggle block.

Creating a Color Switch in Adafruit IO and Python Code for Quarky

Learn how to create a Color Switch on Adafruit IO and the Python code needed to retrieve the color information from the cloud and make the Quarky lights ON and OFF with the selected color.

IoT-Enabled Smart Plug with Python Code

Learn how to create a switch on Adafruit IO with Python code and an IoT-enabled Smart Plug. This project demonstrates how to control a plug and retrieve information from the cloud with the help of a Quarky Expansion Board, Adafruit IO, and an IoT house.

Quarky WiFi Connection (Python) – Troubleshooting & Connection Status

Learn how to connect your Quarky to a WiFi network and troubleshoot any connection issues. Follow the guide to ensure a successful connection.

Gas Monitoring Dashboard with the MQ2 Gas Sensor and Adafruit IO

Learn how to connect the MQ2 gas sensor to Adafruit IO and create an air pollution monitoring system. Understand the sensitivity characteristics of the MQ2 gas sensor and how to calculate the PPM of the gas.

Control the Door of the IoT House with Python

Learn how to control the door of the IoT House with Python. Follow this step-by-step guide to control the servo motor and make the door open and close when you press the space key.

IR & Face Recognition-Based Smart Door Opening System – Python

This project uses face recognition and an IR sensor to identify and authenticate authorized people and open the door accordingly. Learn how to create this system with Python code and hardware.

Controlling IoT House Door with RFID

This project demonstrates how to interface an RFID sensor with a Quarky to control the door of an IoT-enabled house using an authorized RFID tag. Learn how to write the code for RFID authentication and see the circuit diagram for connecting the RFID sensor to the Quarky board.

Program Quarky to Detect Ambient Light with LDR Sensor

Learn how to program Quarky to detect the ambient light reading and make the light turn ON and OFF accordingly.

Fire Alarm System with Flame Sensor and Quarky

Learn how to set up a flame sensor with Quarky, calibrate it, and create a fire alarm system with a motor fan, door servo motor, and IFTTT webhooks. Get step-by-step instructions, circuit diagrams, python code, and more.

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.

Automating Plant Watering Using Soil Moisture Sensor in Python

Automate watering your plants using PictoBlox and Python with the help of the Soil Moisture sensor and the IoT House Quarky Addon Kit. Learn how to assemble the drip irrigation system, set up the circuit, and write Python code to control it.

IoT House Monitoring System with Adafruit IO Servers in Python

Learn how to create an IoT House Monitoring System that sends humidity, temperature, plant soil moisture, gas, and light sensor data to the cloud on Adafruit IO servers in PictoBlox Python Environment. Get step-by-step instructions on creating a dashboard with sensors and more.

Sending Temperature and Humidity Data from IoT House to ThingSpeak Cloud

Connect your IoT house to the ThingSpeak cloud using PictoBlox Python Environment and send temperature and humidity data every 20 seconds.

Create an IoT House Monitoring System with ThingSpeak

This tutorial will show you how to create an IoT House Monitoring system that sends humidity, temperature, plant soil moisture, gas, and light sensor data to the cloud on a ThingSpeak channel.

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PictoBlox Extension Documentation

Refer to the documentation of PictoBlox Extension to understand how to use the blocks and functions for the IoT House.

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