M.A.R.S. Rover Robot for Microbit or Pi Zero
M.A.R.S. Rover Robot
NOW AVAILABLE FOR RASPBERRY PI ZERO
NB. Microbit, Pi Zero are not included
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 FireLeds
- Ultrasonic distance sensor on 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. A Python library module is available for the Raspberry Pi Zero.
NOTE: 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.
See our blog entry for details of assembly and coding
You should allow 2 hours to build this if you are used to assembling kits of this nature. If it is your first assembly of something like this, then you may have to double the expected timeframe.
The main board is the only difference between the 2 models. You can also purchase the main boards separately, so could quickly swap from Microbit to Pi Zero, or vice versa, with just a few screws.
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
