Quarky Intellio Connection Guide (Part II)

Connect Quarky Intellio to PictoBlox using the most suitable method for your setup. This guide outlines all available Wi-Fi connection options and helps you select the best one for your environment to begin coding.

Prerequisite

Step 1. Install PictoBlox

1. Download and install PictoBlox version 9.1.0 or later.
2. You can also start coding instantly at pictoblox.ai using a supported web browser.

Step 2. Access the Wi-Fi Setup Menu

1. Open PictoBlox and select Block Coding or Python.
2. Go to Board → Select Quarky Intellio
3. Click on Connect.
4. Open the Wi-Fi tab for choosing any connection method.

Step 3. Power On Intellio

1. Slide the Power Switch to ON.
2. The Power LED will turn Rainbow Light to Blue.

Note: If the Low Battery LED is Red, charge via USB-C.

Quarky Intellio Connection Methods in PictoBlox

Quarky Intellio offers Wi-Fi connection methods. Choose the one that best suits your setup and environment.

1) Via Wi-Fi Router

This method connects Quarky Intellio to PictoBlox through a Wi-Fi router. Both the device and your computer must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Once connected, you can easily program and control the Quarky Intellio using PictoBlox over the network. This is a stable option if you’re working in an environment with an existing Wi-Fi infrastructure.

Note: Quarky Intellio supports only 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi networks. It will not connect to 5 GHz or 6 GHz networks.

Step 1: Turn On Bluetooth and Wi-Fi of your Computer.

1. Turn ON Wi-Fi and connect to a 2.4 GHz network.
2. Turn ON Bluetooth (required for sharing Wi-Fi Credentials with PictoBlox.)

Step 2: Select Via Wi-Fi Router.

Step 3: Enter your 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi SSID and Password and Click on Next.

Note:

• Use the same network which your computer is connected.
• Be sure to tick “Remember Me” so you don’t have to re-enter your details next time.

Step 4: Sharing Credentials to PictoBlox.

1. PictoBlox will automatically use Bluetooth to complete the connection. Alternatively, you can use a Serial Port (USB) connection to share your Wi-Fi credentials with the PictoBlox.

1. From the device list, select your Intellio (e.g., Intellio 7c42).
2. Click on Connect button.

Step 5: Connection Successful.

• Once you see “Connected Wi—Fi and IP Address” click on Go to Editor.

Note: PictoBlox uses Bluetooth or USB to securely send Wi-Fi credentials.

2) Device as a Mobile Hotspot 

This method allows you to use your device’s mobile data connection to create a Wi-Fi hotspot. The setup involves enabling the hotspot feature on your device and connecting Quarky Intellio to the Wi-Fi network it creates.

Step 1: Select Device as a Mobile Hotspot.

Step 2: Enable 2.4 GHz Mobile Hotspot on your device.

1. Click on the Open button to open the Mobile hotspot option on your device. 
2. Enable 2.4 GHz Mobile Hotspot on your device and note the Hotspot Name (SSID) and Password.

Note :

• Quarky Intellio supports only 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi.
• Make sure your hotspot stays ON throughout the entire connection process.

Step 3: Enter Hotspot Credentials in PictoBlox.

1. Enter Hotspot Name (SSID) and Password details in connection Wi-Fi tab and click on Next Button.
2. PictoBlox will now prepare to securely send these hotspot credentials to Quarky Intellio.

Step 4: Select your Intellio device.

1. Select your Intellio device and click Connect Button.
2. You can also use a Bluetooth or Serial Port (USB) connection to share your Wi-Fi credentials with the PictoBlox.
3. Fetching your IP address.

Step 5: Connection Successful.

1. Intellio connects to your hotspot.
2. Click on Go to Editor.

3) Intellio as a Hotspot 

In this method, Quarky Intellio itself acts as a mobile hotspot. The Intellio creates its own Wi-Fi network, which you can connect to with your computer.

Note: Internet access will not be available in this method.

Step 1: Select Intellio as a Hotspot.

Step 2: Click Auto Generate to create Hotspot name and Password.

Step 3: PictoBlox will automatically generate unique Hotspot Name and Password save it for later, Click Next to continue.

Step 4: Select your Intellio device and click on Connect.

Step 5: Connect to Intellio’s Hotspot.

1. Open your computer’s Wi-Fi settings.
2. Connect to the same hotspot which we created at step 2 (e.g., Intellio718).
3. Return to PictoBlox and click Next.

Step 6: Connection Successful.

1. Click Go to Editor to start coding and exploring with Intellio.

4) Using IP Address of Intellio

Best for reconnecting quickly when Intellio is already connected to a Wi-Fi network.

This method allows you to connect directly to Quarky Intellio using its IP address without re-entering Wi-Fi credentials.

Step 1: Get Intellio’s IP Address

First, connect Quarky Intellio using any one of the Wi-Fi methods:

1. Via Wi-Fi Router
2. Device as a Mobile Hotspot
3. Intellio as a Hotspot

Once the connection is successful:

Note down or copy the IP address shown on the success screen
(Example: 192.168.4.1)

Step 2: Restart Intellio for IP-based Reconnection

1. Click on Disconnect Button.
2. Turn OFF and ON Quarky Intellio using the Power Switch.
3. To reconnect Intellio to the previously used Wi-Fi network, press and hold the Left (L) Button.

This step is required before using the IP Address method.

Step 3: Select “Using IP Address of Intellio”

Step 4: Paste the IP Address

1. Paste the copied IP address using the Paste button.
2. Click on Connect.

Step 5: Connection Successful

1. Intellio will connect using the entered IP address.
2. Once connected, click Go to Editor to start coding.

Interaction with Quarky Intellio