Quarky Robotic Arm - Documentation

Getting Started with Quarky Robotic Arm

Refer to the tutorials to learn about the Robotic Arm, and how to assemble and program it in Block coding or Python coding.

Quarky 3DOF Robotics Arm – Assembly Guide

Learn how to assemble the Quarky Robotic Arm with this step-by-step guide. Follow the steps to make the Quarky Robotic Arm look like the image shown in this guide, and use it to explore more complicated programs and activities.

Quarky 3DOF Robotics Arm – Assembly Guide

CONTROLLING THE QUARKY ROBOTIC ARM WIRELESSLY

“Learn to control a Quarky robotic arm remotely using Bluetooth and PictoBlox. Perfect for tasks like picking and tool manipulation, this project boosts productivity and safety in hazardous environments. Step-by-step coding guides included for precise X, Y, Z-axis, and gripper control.”

CONTROLLING THE QUARKY ROBOTIC ARM WIRELESSLY

Controlling Quarky Robotic Arm wirelessly (Python)

This activity focuses on programming a robotic arm using Python in PictoBlox, showcasing Python’s power in AI and ML. You’ll learn to initialize the arm, define movement functions for X, Y, and Z axes, control the gripper, and implement real-time control using a loop. This hands-on project sets the stage for embedding AI and ML into the robotic arm in future activities. Let’s get started!

Controlling Quarky Robotic Arm wirelessly (Python)

Autonomous Robotic Arm

Learn how to make a robotic arm autonomous, moving beyond manual control to execute repetitive tasks efficiently. By following the coding steps in PictoBlox, you can program precise movements and actions, making it suitable for applications in industries like manufacturing and medical fields. With careful calibration and testing, you can successfully transform your robotic arm into an autonomous system, enhancing its functionality and versatility.

Autonomous Robotic Arm

Autonomous Robotic Arm (python)

Learn how to program a robotic arm to operate autonomously using Python in Pictoblox. This activity guides you through initializing the robotic arm, writing movement and gripper actions, and using a continuous loop for independent operation. You’ll also explore the transition from stage mode to upload mode, allowing the robotic arm to function without an external system or Pictoblox connection. Ideal for robotics enthusiasts and learners, this guide will help you take full control of robotic arms in a simple, efficient way.

Autonomous Robotic Arm (python)

Gesture Controlled robotic Arm

this activity introduces the integration of machine learning into robotics by developing a hand gesture recognition model in PictoBlox. Through systematic steps, you learn to train, test, and export the model to control a robotic arm using gestures. By combining gesture analysis with robotic arm settings, this project highlights the potential of machine learning in enabling intuitive and precise control in robotics, paving the way for innovative applications.

Gesture Controlled robotic Arm

Quarky Robotic Arm Project - Block Coding

Refer to the tutorials to learn how to use PictoBlox Block Coding Environment to code Quarky Robotic Arm for different applications.

Interfacing 4×4 Keypad Module with Arduino (Part 1)

Learn about the 4×4 keypad module’s working principle and applications. Explore how to interface a 4×4 keypad module with Arduino using Pictoblox.

Password based door lock system using Keypad part 2

Learn about the 4×4 keypad module’s working principle and applications. Explore how to interface a 4×4 keypad module with Arduino using Pictoblox.

Solar System Using 3D and XR Studio

The example displays how to create a Working Model of a Solar System using Content Creation Extension In 3D and XR Studio.

Human Anatomy Using 3D and XR Studio

The example displays how to create a Working Model of Human Anatomy using Content Creation Extension In 3D and XR Studio.

Making an Face Expression Detector(Quarky)

The example displays how to detect expressions using face detection and mimic the expression on Quarky. The expression is detected by the camera.

Quarky Rangoli

In this example, we will draw rangoli patterns on 15 different Quarky using Quarky Connect

Program Wizbot Maxx to Draw a Six-Pointed Star Using PictoBlox Junior Blocks

Learn how to use motion blocks and repeat loops in PictoBlox Junior Blocks to program the Wizbot Maxx robot to move in a precise geometric pattern and physically draw a six-pointed star on paper.

Create an Animated Birthday Card Using PictoBlox Blocks

Learn how to design a cheerful animated birthday card with costume-switching sprites, a birthday soundtrack, and interactive on-screen messages that respond to keyboard input using PictoBlox Blocks.

Easy Line Following Robot Project for Kids | Wizbot Neo + PictoBlox

Learn how to program the Wizbot Neo robot to autonomously follow a black line on the floor using IR sensors and perform a special forward movement at checkpoints using PictoBlox Blocks.

Create an AI-Powered Face Filter Camera Using Quarky Intellio and Face Detection in PictoBlox

Learn how to build a real-time AI face filter that tracks and overlays a sprite on your face using the Face Detection extension and Quarky Intellio’s camera, and capture filtered snapshots with a sound effect using PictoBlox Blocks.

Build a Catch the Apple Falling-Object Game Using PictoBlox Junior Blocks

Learn how to create a fully playable falling-object game in PictoBlox Junior Blocks where Tobi catches falling apples using arrow key controls with collision detection, background music, and a Game Over scene with a Play Again button.

Print the Multiplication Table of 2 Using Python in PictoBlox Py Editor

Learn how to write a Python program in PictoBlox that uses a for loop and the range() function to automatically calculate and print the complete multiplication table of 2, introducing variables, loops, and the print() function to beginner coders.

Build a Guess-the-Number Game on Arduino Using Embedded C++ in PictoBlox

Learn how to write an Embedded C++ program in PictoBlox that generates a random secret number on an Arduino board and lets the player guess it via the Serial Monitor, with ‘Too high’, ‘Too low’, and ‘Correct’ feedback responses.

Build an AI Real-Time Nose Tracking App Using Face Detection in PictoBlox Junior Blocks

Learn how to use the Face Detection AI extension in PictoBlox Junior Blocks to make a ball sprite follow the tip of your nose in real time through the camera, demonstrating live facial landmark tracking using machine learning.

The Milky Way Galaxy

The example displays how to create a Story Board of Milky Way Galaxy using Animated Text Extension

Seven Wonders of The World

This example demonstrates how to make an animated presentation to showcase The Seven Wonders of the World using the Animated Text Extension.

Build Your Own Quarky Soccer Game | Step-by-Step PictoBlox Tutorial

Learn how to build a high-performance, wireless control system for your robot using Quarky and PictoBlox’s Dabble extension. In this project, you will learn how to interface a digital gamepad to command your robot’s movement in all directions.

Draw in the Air Using Hand Body Detection Junior Blocks

Learn how to create your own interactive drawing experience using PictoBlox’s Human Pose Detection extension. In this project, you will control a pencil using your finger movements and draw in the air, with your motion reflected on the screen in real time.

Build an AI-Powered Talking Sprite in PictoBlox Using Text-to-Speech

Learn how to build your own AI talking character using PictoBlox, ou will program Tobi to speak, ask questions, and generate personalised responses based on user input. The project combines real-time voice output with animated lip-sync, simulating how virtual assistants work.

Learn to Draw a Square Using Pen Tool in Junior Blocks

In this project, you will learn how to bridge the gap between physical movement and digital art. By leveraging PictoBlox’s Human Body Detection (or Face Detection) extension, you’ll program a virtual pencil to trace a perfect square on your screen.

Explore Python Notebook in PictoBlox | Beginner Guide to Coding & Data Visualization

Learn how to explore Python programming using PictoBlox’s built-in Python Notebook in this beginner-friendly tutorial. Write your first code, use variables, loops, and functions, and visualize data with simple graphs—all in one place.

Broadcasting Events in PictoBlox Python: Learn the Basics for Tobi and Stage

Learn how to master communication between different parts of your program using the Broadcast feature in PictoBlox Python!

Build Your Own Voice AI Assistant in PictoBlox: Speech Recognition + AI Response Using Block Coding

Learn how to create your own voice-activated, intelligent virtual assistant using PictoBlox’s AI and Speech Recognition extensions in this project. Control the entire conversation simply by pressing a key, and have your AI listen and speak back to you in real-time!

RGB Image Processing Using AI and Block Coding in PictoBlox

Learn how to explore the fundamentals of digital colours using PictoBlox’s Image Processing extension. This project demonstrates how to break down any image into its primary colour components by converting the stage into green and blue channels in a continuous loop!

Learn How to Control a Wizbot with Arrow Key Commands in PictoBlox

Learn how to create a code to drive your WizBot forward, in reverse, left, and right using the arrow keys with corresponding directional arrow costumes.

How to Build an AprilTag-Based Pathfinding in PictoBlox (Step-by-Step)

Learn how to use AprilTag recognition and computer vision in this PictoBlox tutorial! Create an interactive program where a sprite follows a physical tag through your camera, calculating exactly how many “steps” it needs to reach home.

Create Bar Graph in PictoBlox Using Student Data Table: Graph Extension

Learn how to transform raw data into visual insights using PictoBlox’s Graph Extension! In this project, you will learn how to automatically populate a data table with student populations using loops and random generators.

PictoBlox Junior Blocks: Create a Talking Animation with Hazel and Tobi

Learn how to create a story with Hazel and Tobi in PictoBlox Junior Blocks where Hazel speak to Tobi and moving one place to another.

Quarky Joystick Controller using Quarky Connect

In this example, we will learn how to wirelessly control one Quarky (peer) using another Quarky (master). Using the Quarky Connect extension, commands can be sent from the master Quarky to control movement, display, and other actions on the peer Quarky without Wi-Fi or an internet connection.