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 beginnerfriendly 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. 

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.
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.
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.
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

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

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.
In this tutorial, you’ll discover how to use Python programming to control the Mars Rover. You’ll learn how to use different keys on your keyboard to move the rover forward, backward, turn left, and turn right.
Learn how to use the Hand Gesture Classifier of the Machine Learning Environment to make a machine-learning model that identifies hand gestures and makes the Mars Rover move accordingly.
Learn how to code logic for video input detection with this example code. You will be able to direct your own Mars Rover easily by just showing signs through the camera input.
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.
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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.