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. 

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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.
“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.”
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!
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.
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.
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.

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

Learn how to interface a relay with Quarky, the versatile microcontroller, to control high-voltage appliances using electromagnetic induction.
This project features a Three IR Line Following Robot with Quarky, using PID control and adaptive feedback for precise and smooth movement.
Learn how to connect your Quarky to a WiFi network and troubleshoot any connection issues. Follow the guide to ensure a successful connection.
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.
Learn to demonstrate how to use ML Environment to make a model that identifies the hand gestures and makes the humanoid move accordingly.
Learn how to code logic for video input detection .set the bounding box threshold, and detect signals to control Humanoid movements.
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 to control Mecanum Gripper Robot using Dabble App on your device with customized functions for different motions and activities.
Learn to control Mecanum using Dabble App on your device with customized functions for specialized motions using the Python Interface of the Pictoblox Software.
Learn how to set the bounding box threshold, and detect signals such as ‘Go’, ‘TurnRight’, ‘TurnLeft’, and ‘Stop’ to control quadruped movements.
Learn about face-tracking, and how to code a face-tracking Quadruped robot using sensors and computer vision techniques.
The example shows how to use a number classifier in PictoBlox to make the Iris Classifier Bot.
Discover the capabilities of pick-and-place robotic arms, mechanical systems designed to efficiently pick up objects from one location and precisely place them in another.
This project features a Three IR Line Following Robot with Quarky, using external IR sensors and simple logic to follow a line.
In this example, we will demonstrate how to control the door of the IoT House.
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.
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!
Learn about how hand gestures and motions can be translated into commands that control the movement of objects.
In this activity, learn how to create a new Machine Learning model that will be able to identify and detect different types of hand poses and that can help us to control the Mecanum Pick and Place Robot.
In this activity, learn how to create a new Machine Learning model that will be able to identify and detect different types of hand poses and that can help us to control the Mecanum Pick and Place Robot.
The example shows how to use a number classifier in PictoBlox to make the Iris Classifier Bot.
Discover the capabilities of a sign detector robotic arm, a smart robot that can recognize and understand signs or signals in its environment.
Discover the capabilities of a sign detector robotic arm, a smart robot that can recognize and understand signs or signals in its environment.
Delve into the world of 7 segment displays, an arrangement of seven LEDs forming the shape of the number eight
Learn how to interface a joystick with Quarky, the versatile microcontroller, to control the movement of Quarky Robot.
Discover how the Quadruped robot can detect and respond to the presence of a hand in its environment.
The project uses face recognition to identify authorized people and opens the door accordingly.
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.
Explore the functionality of our obstacle avoidance robot equipped with an ultrasonic sensor. Discover how it intelligently detects obstacles.
Learn how to use Machine Learning Environment to make a model that identifies the hand gestures and makes the Humanoid move accordingly.
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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 Robotic Arm.