M.A.R.S. Rover Robot for BBC Micro:Bit

(inc VAT)

Stock: 44

M.A.R.S. Rover Robot for BBC Micro:Bit

Shipping starts w/b 25th November

The 4tronix M.A.R.S. Rover is loosely based on the Curiosity and Mars 2020 rovers from NASA/JPL. It uses the same rocker arm, bogey and differential arm mechanism.

Mobile
Autonomous
Robotic
System

Some stats on the 4tronix M.A.R.S. Rover

6 Motors. 80 rpm 6V, N20 micro gear motors
4 Servos. MG90S metal gear analog micro servos
4 Smart RGB LEDs
Ultrasonic distance sensor onm steerable mast
Total number of special PCBs: 30
Number of different PCB designs: 11
Length: 200mm
Width: 185mm
Height without Mast and Microbit: 95mm
Height with Mast: 170mm

There is a Makecode extension that makes it easy to control the unit. More features are still being added.

Also there are accessories on the way. Currently there is a working prototype of a keypad and we hope to have an arm and grabber shortly.

The M.A.R.S. Rover requires 4 good quality rechargeable batteries (not included). We recommend Energizer Extreme or Eneloop. This link provides 4 great batteries and a fast charger.

Microbit is not included.

See our blog entry for details of assembly and coding

Note: These are hand-kitted to order. There may be a few days delay between ordering and shipping. Contact us if you need it expediting