Examples by STEMpedia

Discover exciting possibilities with Quarky robots, Addon Kits, PictoBlox extensions, and beyond, and learn how to start incorporating them into your projects today.

Face Recognition – Stage (Block)

The example demonstrates how face recognition works with analysis on the stage.

Definition with ChatGPT

Discover an interactive way to get word definitions using ChatGPT and text-to-speech. Prompt users to choose a definition, generate it with ChatGPT, and have the sprite speak it out using the text-to-speech extension.

Program Quarky to Detect Ambient Light with LDR Sensor

Learn how to program Quarky to detect the ambient light reading and make the light turn ON and OFF accordingly.

Display Temperature Data from ThingSpeak Cloud

In this example, we will learn how to retrieve the temperature data from the ThingSpeak channel and display it on the Quarky display.

Sprite Direction – Python

The example demonstrates the sprite direction in Python.

Create an IoT House Monitoring System with ThingSpeak

This tutorial will show you how to create an IoT House Monitoring system that sends humidity, temperature, plant soil moisture, gas, and light sensor data to the cloud on a ThingSpeak channel.

Reciting Table

The example demonstrates how to use a repeat block to recite a table in PictoBlox.

Python Based Gripper Mecanum with Dabble

Learn to control Mecanum using Dabble App on your device with customized functions for specialized motions using the Python Interface of the Pictoblox Software.

Pendulum Wand – Rotation

The example demonstrates how to make a sprite be fixed to a point but can rotate. The wand is hanging like a pendulum.

Introduction to IR Sensor

Learn about the components of the sensor module, including the IR LED and photodiode, and understand the circuit connections.

Automatic Light Control with LDR Sensor

In this example, we are going to learn how to program the Quarky to detect the ambient light reading and make the light turn ON and OFF accordingly.

Interfacing Metal Touch Sensor with Arduino

Discover how a metal touch sensor works, generating signals upon contact with charged objects. Learn to build a touch-responsive switch circuit using Arduino.

Ultrasonic Sensor with Quarky – Python

The example demonstrates how to use an ultrasonic sensor with Quarky.

Python Stack Operations

Master stack operations in Python through this comprehensive guide. Learn essential stack functions like opPush, opPop, isEmpty, size, top, and more. Explore practical examples showcasing stack management, element addition, removal, and visualization.

Positive Difference of Two Numbers | Pictoblox

We take two numbers as input from user and find their positive difference - absolute value of subtraction between larger and smaller number

Computer Controlled Quadruped

In this tutorial, you will learn how to control a quadruped robot using the arrow key program.

Hand Pose Controlled Mecanum

This project demonstrates how to use Machine Learning Environment to make a machine–learning model that identifies the hand gestures and makes the Mecanum robot move accordingly.

Flex Sensor Interfacing with Quarky

Learn how to interface a flex sensor with Quarky, the versatile microcontroller, to detect bending or flexing.

Create a Machine Learning Model to Count Nuts and Bolts | Object Detection

Learn how to create a Machine Learning Model to count nuts and bolts from the camera feed or images. See how to open the ML environment, collect and upload data, label images, train the model, and export the python script.

Name Badge – Quarky

The example demonstrates how to display scrolling text to make a name badge.

Make a Square – Robot

The example demonstrates how to make a square with Quarky robot.

IR Sensor Calibration – Python

The example demonstrates how to calibrate the IR sensors to detect black lines on the white surface in Python Coding Environment.

Python Based Speech Recognition Controlled Mecanum

Learn how to code logic for speech recognized control of Mecanum with this example block code. You will be able to direct your own Mecanum easily by just speaking commands.

Python Function to Increment Elements of a List

This Python code uses a function to increment the elements of a list and shows the before/after changes in the list ID.

QR Code Reader – Python

The example demonstrates how to make a QR Code reader in the Python Coding Environment.

Mouse Tracking and Stamping – Python

The example demonstrates how to make the sprite track and stamp its image on the mouse when the space key is pressed in Python.

Quarky LED Emotion – Python

The example demonstrates the various animation of the Quarky LED display in the Python Coding Environment.

Python Stack Top Function

Discover the Python top function's role in obtaining the top element of a stack. Explore implementation details and practical examples showcasing stack element retrieval. Enhance your understanding of stack data structures through clear explanations and hands-on demonstrations.

Sign Detection with Quadruped

Learn how to set the bounding box threshold, and detect signals such as 'Go', 'TurnRight', 'TurnLeft', and 'Stop' to control quadruped movements.

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

Learn about the 4x4 keypad module's working principle and applications. Explore how to interface a 4x4 keypad module with Arduino using Pictoblox.

Speech Recognized Control of Mars Rover

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.

Relay Interfacing with Quarky

Learn how to interface a relay with Quarky, the versatile microcontroller, to control high-voltage appliances using electromagnetic induction.

Two IR Line Following using default IR sensors and quarky without PID – Without Adaptive Feedback

Line-following using Quarky's default IR sensors without PID control, relying on basic input-response for simpler path tracking. Great for understanding fundamental robotics concepts!

Control the Quarky Robotic Arm Wirelessly | Block Coding

Learn how to use PictoBlox to control a Quarky robotic arm wirelessly using keyboard keys.

Servo Sweep

The example demonstrates how to code the Quarky to make the servo sweep the perimeter.

Thinking in PictoBlox

The example demonstrates how to use thinking sprite in a project.

Introduction to Automatic Robotic Arms

Discover the versatility and benefits of automatic robotic arms in various industries.

Quarky WiFi Connection (Python) – Troubleshooting & Connection Status

Learn how to connect your Quarky to a WiFi network and troubleshoot any connection issues. Follow the guide to ensure a successful connection.