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Ricks

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Mars Rover
« on: January 28, 2021, 04:08:26 PM »
I just finished up my Mars Rover project.  I just need to get the battery pack and it will be up and running.
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Re: Mars Rover
« Reply #1 on: January 29, 2021, 01:38:14 AM »
Tether control or.....?
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Re: Mars Rover
« Reply #2 on: January 29, 2021, 03:16:56 AM »
Quote from: kartjockey on January 29, 2021, 01:38:14 AM
Tether control or.....?

Handle, just not attached in picture.
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Re: Mars Rover
« Reply #3 on: January 29, 2021, 06:04:02 AM »
Looks like that might just work , Rick .

I guess you don't feel old enough to have made it remote controlled .
Maybe the next version . ;)

Pete . :)
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Re: Mars Rover
« Reply #4 on: January 29, 2021, 09:20:52 AM »
Quote from: pd on January 29, 2021, 06:04:02 AM
Looks like that might just work , Rick .

I guess you don't feel old enough to have made it remote controlled .
Maybe the next version . ;)


Pete . :)

I did see a design were a guy used two motors so he could counter rotate them to steer.  Was neat, but overly complicated.
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Re: Mars Rover
« Reply #5 on: January 29, 2021, 09:32:46 AM »
Your design with handle 'steering' should get it done , easy enough .
I can see using 2 motors for a remote control system .

Pete . :)
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Re: Mars Rover
« Reply #6 on: January 29, 2021, 09:52:34 AM »
I have my trailer stored in a tight spot. When I had my 6x12 enclosed I could just spin it into place with my hand dolly, but my new 7 x 16 is just too heavy.  This should make it easy.  I need to get a deep cycle battery then I can test it out. 
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Re: Mars Rover
« Reply #7 on: January 29, 2021, 10:01:49 AM »
The 7x16 should have just about twice the tongue weight .
So , it's understandable that the job would be a little more tedious . LOL

Pete . :)
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Re: Mars Rover
« Reply #8 on: January 29, 2021, 12:32:36 PM »
Quote from: pd on January 29, 2021, 10:01:49 AM
The 7x16 should have just about twice the tongue weight .
So , it's understandable that the job would be a little more tedious . LOL

Pete . :)

That and the dual axle makes it harder to turn.

I bench tested it with my battery charger, looks like it’s a winner.  When the temperature gets warmer, I’ll get the battery and test it on the trailer.

Just as an aside, the 2 wheels in the middle are powered, while the 2 on the outside freewheel.  This should make it turn easily and provide nice floatation on softer ground.
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Re: Mars Rover
« Reply #9 on: January 29, 2021, 01:10:08 PM »
Well , hurry up warm weather .
We want to see how this thing performs . ;)

Pete . :)
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