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

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Experience interactive control of a robotic arm through arrow keys. Open and close the gripper with ease
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Discover how a robotic arm playing chess combines robotics, AI, and computer vision to make smart and accurate moves on the chessboard.
Explore the world of gesture-controlled robotic arms, an innovative and interactive system that allows users to control robotic arm movements using hand gestures.
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Learn how to control speed of the motor using Arduino and motor driver.
Discover the fundamentals of Arduino Serial Communication using Pictoblox and the importance of setting the correct baud rate for proper data exchange.
Discover the fascinating world of Arduino Serial Communication and how it enables data exchange between the Arduino board and the user.
learn how to customize your output, so that you can deal with the data correctly.
Discover the fascinating LDR (Light Dependent Resistor), an analog-type sensor that alters its resistance with varying light intensity
Discover the fascinating world of touch sensors and how they operate based on changes in capacitance caused by static charges from conductive objects.
Learn how to interface an MQ sensor with Arduino to detect multiple gases like CO2, LPG, and more.
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Explore the innovative flex sensor, utilizing carbon on a plastic strip to function as a variable resistor, with its resistance changing upon flexing the component
Learn about A force sensor, also known as a load cell or force transducer, is a device designed to measure the force or load applied to it.
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Convert integer to a float using explicit type conversion which convert the result to a float, also check types before/after the conversion.
Convert a float to an integer in Python using explicit type conversion. Explore output and the difference in data types after the conversion.
Convert numbers and strings in Python. How to perform addition on numbers and concatenate strings to get the desired result.
Learn how to use explicit type casting in Python to calculate the total price by adding two price variables. Example code included
This Python code demonstrates explicit type conversion and string concatenation using the variables ‘icecream’ and ‘brownie’.
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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.