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.

Computer-Controlled Mars Rover

Learn how to control the Mars Rover using PictoBlox with motors and servo motors. Make the Mars Rover move forward, backward, turn left, and turn right.

Sign Detection with Mars Rover

Learn how to code logic for video input detection with this example block code. You will be able to direct your own Mars Rover easily by just showing signs through the camera input.

Alternative Mars Rover Motion Control

Learn how to code the Mars Rover to turn left and right on a circle with the set () to () block. Try different left and right orientations and move the Mars Rover with the up and down keys.

Dabble Controlled Mars Rover

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

Mars Rover Obstacle Avoidance

Explore the surroundings with our obstacle avoidance Mars Rover that uses an ultrasonic sensor to detect and avoid obstacles. Learn how the robot moves, detects obstacles, and navigates its way through them.

Speech Recognized Control of Mars Rover

Learn how to code logic for speech recognized control of Mars Rover with this example block code. You will be able to direct your own Mars Rover easily by just speaking commands.

Sound-Based Mars Control

Learn how to create custom sounds to control Mars Rover with the Audio Classifier of the Machine Learning Environment in PictoBlox. Start building your Sound Based Controlled Mars Rover now!

Gesture Controlled Mars Rover

This project demonstrates how to use Machine Learning Environment to make a machine–learning model that identifies the hand gestures and makes the Mars Rover move accordingly.

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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.

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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 Mars Rover.

Robot (Quarky)

Controls robot movement and line-following, motor, and servo operations.

Mars Rover