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Quarky Mecanum Wheel Robot Addon Kit

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This exciting Kit features a powerful robot that can move in any direction with the innovative mecanum wheel design! Explore the capabilities of robotics engineering with the mecanum wheel robot and learn just how capable and versatile robotics can be.

  • Made for Kids: Easy to assemble and easy to code.
  • Unlock the power of the mecanum wheel: Great for landbased applications requiring unprecedented directional control, this innovative wheel design allows for smooth, effortless mobility in any direction. Attach gripper and pick and place to make it deliver things for you.
  • Unlock the power of coding with PictoBlox: Create intelligent projects with ease using our user-friendly block and Python-based coding language. With PictoBlox, take your coding projects to the next level with AI and Machine Learning – imagine the possibilities!
  • 10+ Hands-on Activities: With step-by-step instructions, you can easily build projects like Smartphone Controlled Robots, Gesture Controlled Robots, and Delivery Robots.
  • Perfect for students of all ages and ideal for school or home use. Get the most out of your learning experience!
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Make Multidirectional Robot with Mecanum Wheel Robot!

The Quarky Mecanum Wheel Robot features a unique type of wheel consisting of four rollers mounted at 45-degree angles to the wheel’s hub, each with its own motor that can spin in two directions. This wheel design provides exceptional mobility, making it the perfect choice for navigating tight spaces and obstacles. In addition, the mecanum wheel robot can execute sharp turns on the spot without the need to reverse direction.

Our kit includes both a book and online resources that cover over 10 projects in detail for the Mecanum Robot. The book provides step-by-step instructions for assembling the rover and programming it using Block & Python coding for various applications.

Computer Controlled Mecanum

Computer Controlled Mecanum Robot

Learn to control the Mecanum with PictoBlox and the keyboard. Move it forward, backward, turn left/right, and move laterally!

Different Motions (Square and Axe)

Create Shapes with Mecanum Robot

Move your Quarky Mecanum Wheel Robot in a square and axe shape with PictoBlox. Use arrow keys for custom movements.

Speech Recognized Controlled Mecanum

Speech Recognized Controlled Mecanum Robot

Code Mecanum control by speech recognition. Direct your Mecanum using voice commands.

Hand Pose Controlled Mecanum

Hand Pose Controlled Mecanum Robot

This project uses Machine Learning to make a robot move according to hand gestures.

Gesture Controlled Gripper Mecanum

Gesture Controlled Gripper Mecanum Robot

Create a machine learning model to identify hand poses for controlling the Mecanum Gripper Robot.

Mecanum Pick and Place With Dabble

Mecanum Pick and Place Robot With Dabble App

Control Mecanum Pick and Place Robot with Dabble App and custom functions.

Gripper Mecanum with Dabble

Gripper Mecanum Robot with Dabble App

Control Mecanum Gripper Robot with Dabble App and custom functions.

Sign Detection Controlled Mecanum

Sign Detection Controlled Mecanum Robot

Direct your Mecanum by showing signs through the camera input.

What's Inside the Kit?

Quarky Expansion Board – Quarky Mars Rover Component List

1 x Quarky Exapansion Board

Ultrasonic Sensor – Quarky Mars Rover Component List

1 x Ultrasonic Sensor

Servo Motor – Quarky Mars Rover Component List

2 x 180° Servo Motor

Countinous Rotation Servo – Quarky Mecanum Wheel Robot Kit Component

4 x Continous Rotation Servo

Mecanum Wheels – Quarky Mecanum Wheel Robot Kit Component

1 x Mecanum Wheels (Set of 4)

Screwdriver – Quarky Humanoid Component List

1 x Screw Driver

Expansion Connectors

3 x Expansion Connectors

Ultrasonic Connector – Quarky Mars Rover Component List

1x 4 Pin Ultrasonic Connector

Battery – Quarky Mars Rover Component List

1 x Battery

Quarky Plastic Purple Set – Quarky Mars Rover Component List

1 x Quarky Purple Plastic Set

Quarky Blue Plastic Part – Quarky Mecanum Wheel Robot Kit Component

1 x Quarky Blue Plastic Set

Quarky Green Plastic Part – Quarky Mecanum Wheel Robot Kit Component

1 x Quarky Green Plastic Set

Body Plate – Quarky Mecanum Wheel Robot Kit Component

1 x Body Plate

Gripper Mount – Quarky Mecanum Wheel Robot Kit Component

1 x Gripper Mount

Spacer – Quarky Mecanum Wheel Robot Kit Component

4 x M3 MDF Small Spacer

Nuts – Quarky Mars Rover Component List

4 x M2 Nut | 2 x M2.5 Nut | 5 x M3 Nut | 8 x M5 Nut

Bolt – Quarky Mars Rover Component List

4 x M2 Bolt (6mm) | 2 x M2.5 Bolt (8mm) | 20 x M3 Bolt (8mm) | 5 x M3 Bolt (12mm) | 8 x M5 Bolt (25mm)

Standoff – Quarky Quadruped Kit Component

4 x M2 Metal Standoff (30mm) | 10 x M3 Spacer (20mm)

Code Mecanum Wheel Robot with PictoBlox

PictoBlox Python for kids to learn Python in a fun and interactive way.

PictoBlox - Your Learning Companion

PictoBlox is a creator platform that allows students and teachers to create projects in AI, ML, and robotics. With the ability to code in both Block and Python environments, it’s easy to create projects with an array of features.

Quarky-Mecanum-Extension

Quarky Mecanum Extension & Library

The Quarky Mecanum Extension makes it simple for you to manage the Quarky Mecanum Robot. It assimilates the Quarky Mecanum controlling block and functions straight into your projects. We have extensively documented the extension to make it easier for you to discover all potential applications of the Quarky Mecanum.

FAQs on Quarky Mecanum Robot Addon Kit

Quarky Addon kits are innovative do-it-yourself (DIY) kits that offer a wide variety of fields to explore, including Humanoid Robots, Mars Rover, Robotic Arm, Internet of Things, and more. Each kit comes fully equipped with all the necessary materials and instructions to create over 10 projects using coding, AI, and robotics. The opportunities to learn are endless.

There are two options available:

  1. With Quarky: In this option, you get a Quarky board with the kit. Qaurky is the brain of the Mecanum Robot and is required to run any project. So, if you do not have a Quarky board with you, then this is the right choice.
  2. Without Quarky: In this option, the Quarky board will not come with the kit. You will have to arrange or buy it separately to run the Mecanum Robot. 

No, Quarky is an intuitive learning tool that is suitable for both novice and experienced coders. It is programmed using a graphical programming platform named PictoBlox which allows you to build your project by using Block Coding as well as Python. In addition, the interactive graphical programming interface adds fun to the learning and makes the whole experience even more immersive.

The kit includes a book and online resources to facilitate learning.

The kit is suitable for students aged 10 and up. Some students with a passionate interest in technology and learning have been able to create projects beyond their age range using the kit.

You can go through our online documentation for help: 

If the problem persists, send us a video of the problem to support@thestempedia.com. We will reach out to you to resolve the problem.

Quarky is a powerful, portable device that allows users to create complex projects with its 3.7V Li–ion battery support, two tactile switches, five capacitive touch sensors, two infrared sensors, and general–purpose input–output pins. It includes 35 programmable RGB LEDs in a 7×5 grid for creating animations, writing text, and displaying patterns, as well as a good-quality speaker for human-like audio or buzzing. Additionally, it has Wi–Fi and Bluetooth compatibility, and multipurpose input/output pins that can be used to interface with any third–party sensors. Quarky also has protections for reverse polarity, overvoltage, and overcurrent.

 

You can use the book or go to our learning resources here: https://ai.thestempedia.com/docs/quarky-mecanum-documentation/

To make a project you have to follow these essential steps:

  1. Assembling Basic Quarky Mecanum Wheel Robot
  2. Assembling the Quarky Mecanum Wheel Robot with Gripper
  3. Assembling the Pick and Place Quarky Mecanum Wheel Robot
  4. Start Programming with Block Coding or Python Coding.

If you face any issues contact us for support here: support@thestempedia.com

The robot uses the battery that comes with it. Don’t use any other batteries for this robot.

To charge the robot, simply plug in the USB cable to a laptop or adapter and connect it to the designated port on the Quarky board. Make sure the power switch on the robot itself is turned on.

PictoBlox allows users to code Quarky Mecanum Robot with Block Coding. You can follow these instructions:

  1. Follow the steps below for connecting Quarky to PictoBlox on a Laptop:
    1. First, connect Quarky to your Laptop using a USB cable.
    2. Next, open PictoBlox and select Block Coding as your coding environment.
    3. Then, click the Board button in the toolbar and select Quarky.
    4. Next, select the appropriate Serial port if the Quarky is connected via USB or the Bluetooth Port if you want to connect Quarky via Bluetooth and press Connect.
  2. Follow the steps below for connecting Quarky to PictoBlox on a Mobile or Tab:
    1. First, power ON Quarky.
    2. Open PictoBlox on your smartphone. Go to My Space and make a new project by clicking the ‘+(plus)’ button in the bottom-right corner.
    3. Then, tap the Board button in the top-right corner of the toolbar. Select board as Quarky.
    4. Next, tap the Connect button. Select your device from the list.
  3. Click on the Add Extension button and add the Quarky Mecanum Robot extension.
  4. You can find the Quarky Mecanum Robot blocks available in the project.

You can find the detailed tutorial here: https://ai.thestempedia.com/docs/quarky-mecanum-documentation/programming-the-mecanum-robot-with-block-coding-in-pictoblox/

PictoBlox lets you code the Quarky Mecanum Robot using Python. Python is currently available on Windows, MacOS, Linux, and the web version only. It’s not yet available on smartphones, but it will be coming soon.

Follow the steps:

  1. Connect Quarky to your laptop with a USB cable.
  2. Open PictoBlox and select Python Coding as the coding environment.
  3. Select the board as Quarky and click Connect.
  4. Next, select the appropriate Serial port if the Quarky is connected via USB or the Bluetooth Port if you want to connect Quarky via Bluetooth and press Connect.
  5. To enable interaction with the board in real-time, use the following object declaration in Python: meca = Mecanum(1, 2, 7, 8).
  6. To enable the program to run offline and allow Quarky to run without the computer, use the following object declaration in Python:

    from quarky import *
    from expansion_addon import Mecanum
    meca = Mecanum(1, 2, 7, 8)

For detailed instructions, visit https://ai.thestempedia.com/docs/quarky-mecanum-documentation/programming-the-quarky-mecanum-with-python-in-pictoblox/.