How to complete the getting started program on Quarky?
Quarky will instruct you to complete the getting started program.
For more guidance, please refer to the given steps.
Let’s get started with Quarky with a Getting Started activity. To do this activity, first, we have to power on Quarky.
Turn on the power with the slide switch at the back of the Quarky.
Now follow the steps to do the activity.
STEP 1: Start the Getting Started Program
Once Quarky is powered ON, you can start the GETTING STARTED program already uploaded in Quarky. To start the program long-press Button L for 5 seconds.
Once the GETTING STARTED starts you will be able to see the following:
- A Rainbow animation starts on the RGB LED Display.
- Quarky greets you!
- Quarky shows a smiley face on the Display.
STEP 2: Exploring the Tactile Switches
Quarky has 2 tactile switches labeled L and R. The program continues and you will play a catch the fruit game using the tactile switches.
During this, you will do the following:
- Explore the tactile switch L and R.
- Play a small game where the fruits come from the top of the LED and you are at the last row of the Display. You have to move left and right using the L and R switches respectively and try to catch the fruits. You have to catch 5 fruits to proceed further.
STEP 3: Explore Touch Pins
Quarky has 5 touch pins at the bottom labeled 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. During this part, you have to touch the pins and Quarky will make a sound and display lines. You have to touch the pins 5 times to proceed further.
Now your getting started ends with the quote “Let’s Code”, which we will do in the next topic.
How can I skip the Getting Started program on Quarky?
You have the option to skip the Getting Started program on Quarky if your device is already updated with the latest firmware.
To skip the program, please follow these steps:
Step 1: Turn on your Quarky.
Step 2: Simultaneously hold down the L and R tactile push buttons.
Step 3: While holding the L and R buttons, press the Quarky Reset button.
By following these steps, you will be able to skip the Getting Started program on Quarky.
How to reset the Quarky (with Getting Started)?
To reset the Quarky there is a reset button given above the charging port, just press it once to reset.
If you wish to reset the Quarky completely with the getting started doc then press and hold the L button for about 10 seconds to reset.
