PictoBlox Extensions
  1. Scratch Based Default Extensions
    1. Motion
    2. Looks
    3. Sound
    4. Control
    5. Events
    6. Sensing
    7. Operators
    8. My Blocks
    9. Variables
  2. Artificial Intelligence
    1. Face Detection
    2. Object Detection
    3. Human Body Detection
    4. Computer Vision
    5. Text Recognition
    6. Speech Recognition
    7. ChatGPT
    8. Natural Language Processing
    9. Recognition Cards
    10. Text to Speech
    11. Translate
    12. Open CV
  3. Innovative Extensions
    1. QR Code Scanner
    2. Weather Data
    3. Physics Engine
    4. IFTTT Webhooks
    5. Internet of Things (IoT)
    6. Data Logger
    7. Music
    8. Video Sensing
    9. Pen
  4. Machine Learning Environment
    1. Image Classifier (ML)
    2. Object Detection (ML)
    3. Pose Classifier (ML)
    4. Hand Pose Classifier (ML)
    5. Audio Classifier (ML)
    6. Number Classifier and Regression (ML)
    7. Text Classifier (ML)
  5. Quarky
    1. Quarky (Main)
    2. Display (Quarky)
    3. Robot (Quarky)
    4. Sensors (Quarky)
    5. Speaker (Quarky)
    6. Quarky Ultimate Robots
    7. Quarky Expansion Board
    8. Mars Rover
    9. Humanoid (Quarky)
    10. Quadruped (Quarky)
    11. IoT House (Quarky)
    12. Quarky Mecanum
    13. Quarky Robotic Arm
    14. Dabble
    15. Quarky Advance Line Following
PictoBlox Extension

Quadruped (Quarky)

Extensions Graphics-Quadruped
Extension Description
Controls the Quadruped motion with Quarky.
  • STEMpedia-Rocket-800x800 Available in: Block Coding, Python Coding
  • STEMpedia-Rocket-800x800 Mode: Stage Mode, Upload Mode
  • STEMpedia-Rocket-800x800 WiFi Required: No
  • STEMpedia-Rocket-800x800 Compatible Hardware in Block Coding: Quarky
  • STEMpedia-Rocket-800x800 Compatible Hardware in Python: Quarky
  • STEMpedia-Rocket-800x800 Object Declaration in Python: Not Applicable
  • STEMpedia-Rocket-800x800 Extension Catergory:

Introduction

The extension allows users to control the Quadruped Robot with Quarky.

Predefined Motions

Predefined Actions

Read More

PictoBlox Blocks

The block initializes the quadruped robot and maps the 8 servos to the specified pins.
This block should be included every time you work with the quadruped as this block calibrates the angles of the servo motors and saves it in the memory of Quarky. Due to some mechanical assembly errors, there may be some misalignment of the servos which can be handled with this block.
The block performs the selected motion for the quadruped. The motion runs for the specified times and at the specified speed.
The block performs the selected action for the quadruped. The action runs for the specified times and at the specified speed.
The block sets the servo motors of the quadruped to the specified angles at the specified speed.
The block sets the selected servo motor angle to the specified angle in the specified time. This creates a smooth motion for the servo motor from the current angle to the specified angle.
The block set all the servo motors of the quadruped angles to 90.
The block sets the oscillator parameters for the selected servo motor.
The block resets the oscillator parameter for all the servo motors.
The block executes the oscillator according to stored parameters for the servo motor and the current time.
The block executes the oscillator according to stored parameters for the servo motor and the current angle specified in the block.
The block executes the oscillator for the complete cycle for the specified cycle times. The cycle time is the maximum time period assigned for the oscillator for the individual servo motors.
The block resets the timer running for the oscillator to 0.
The block reports the time passed from the reset for the oscillator.
All articles loaded
No more articles to load

Block Coding Examples

Computer Controlled Quadruped

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

Control Quadruped Predefined Actions

Learn how to program a quadruped robot to perform predefined actions using PictoBlox.

Control Quadruped Predefined Motion

Learn how to use PictoBlox to control the predefined motions of the Quadruped robot.

Crawling Motion with Quadruped

Learn how to create a crawling motion with a quadruped robot using individual servo control.

Dance Sequence with Quadruped and Music

Learn how to create a dance sequence with Quadruped and Music using PictoBlox in this tutorial. With this tutorial.

Face Tracking Controlled Quadruped

Learn about face-tracking, and how to code a face-tracking Quadruped robot using sensors and computer vision techniques.

Gesture Controlled Quadruped

Explore the power of machine learning in recognizing hand gestures and controlling the movements of a Quadruped robot.

Learn How to Make a Quadruped Robot Detect and React to a Hand

Discover how the Quadruped robot can detect and respond to the presence of a hand in its environment.

Oscillator Concept For Quadruped

Learn how oscillators are utilized to create seamless movements in Quadruped robots.

Quadruped Obstracle Avoidance

Explore the functionality of our obstacle avoidance robot equipped with an ultrasonic sensor. Discover how it intelligently detects obstacles.

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.
All articles loaded
No more articles to load

Python Functions

Quadruped()
The function initializes the quadruped robot object in Python and maps the 8 servos to the specified pins.
Syntax: Quadruped(Front Right Hip = 4, Front Left Hip = 1, Front Right Leg = 8, Front Left Leg = 5, Back Right Hip = 3, Back Left Hip = 2, Back Right Leg = 7, Back Left Leg = 6)
setoffset()
The function calibrates the angles of the servo motors and saves them in the memory of Quarky. Due to some mechanical assembly errors, there may be some misalignment of the servos which can be handled with this block.
Syntax: setoffset(Front Right Hip Offset = 0, Front Left Hip Offset = 0, Front Right Leg Offset = 0, Front Left Leg Offset = 0, Back Right Hip Offset = 0, Back Left Hip Offset = 0, Back Right Leg Offset = 0, Back Left Leg Offset = 0)
move()
The function performs the selected motion for the quadruped. The motion runs for the specified times and at the specified speed.
Syntax: move(motion = “forward”, time period = 1000, cycle = 1)
action()
The function performs the selected action for the quadruped. The action runs for the specified times and at the specified speed.
Syntax: action(action = “dance1”, time period = 1000, cycle = 1)
moveall()
The function sets the servo motors of the quadruped to the specified angles at the specified speed.
Syntax: moveall(servo angles = [90,90,90,90,90,90,90,90], time = 1000)
movelimb()
The function sets the selected servo motor angle to the specified angle in the specified time. This creates a smooth motion for the servo motor from the current angle to the specified angle.
Syntax: movelimb(servo motor number = 1, angle = 90, time = 1000)
setoscillationparameters()
The block sets the oscillator parameters for the selected servo motor.
Syntax: setoscillationparameters(servo motor number = 1, amplitude = 30, offset = 90, time period = 1000, phase difference = 0)
resetoscillationparameters()
The function resets the oscillator parameter for all the servo motors.
Syntax: resetoscillationparameters()
executeoscillator()
The function executes the oscillator according to stored parameters for the servo motor and the current time.
Syntax: executeoscillator()
executesscillatorat()
The function executes the oscillator according to stored parameters for the servo motor and the current angle specified in the block.
Syntax: executesscillatorat(angle = 90)
resetoscillationtimer()
The block resets the timer running for the oscillator to 0.
Syntax: resetoscillationtimer()
oscillationtimer()
The function reports the time passed from the reset for the oscillator.
Syntax: oscillationtimer()
All articles loaded
No more articles to load

Python Coding Examples

Computer Controlled Quadruped

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

Control Quadruped Predefined Actions

Learn how to program a quadruped robot to perform predefined actions using PictoBlox.

Controlling Quadruped Predefined Motion

Learn how to use PictoBlox to control the predefined motions of the Quadruped robot.

Crawling Motion with Quadruped Using Individual Servo Control

Learn how to create a crawling motion with a quadruped robot using individual servo control.

Create a dance Sequence with Quadruped and Music

Learn how to create a dance sequence with Quadruped and Music using PictoBlox in this tutorial.

Face Tracking Controlled Quadruped

Learn about face-tracking, and how to code a face-tracking Quadruped robot using sensors and computer vision techniques.

Gesture Controlled Quadruped With Machine Learning

Learn to demonstrate how to use ML Environment to make a model that identifies the hand gestures and makes the Quadruped move accordingly.

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.
All articles loaded
No more articles to load
Table of Contents

Company

Community

Products

School Programs

Impact Programs

Learning Resources

Product Documentation

Get in Touch

Follow Us

Facebook Twitter Youtube Instagram Linkedin

PictoBlox - Block & Python Coding for Kids

Dabble App - One App. Infinite Control.

Copyright 2024 – Agilo Research Pvt. Ltd. All rights reserved – Terms & Condition | Privacy Policy