Mars Station: Our Rover

Our Rover

Front View Side View

Standard RCX, 2 motor Rover

Rover Facts:

Dimensions		14 cm X 8 cm X 5 cm
Distance traveled forward in 10 seconds at full power		40 cm
Angle turned in 10 seconds at full power		180 degrees
Ground clearance		2 cm
Achievable slope		0 degrees

Click here for building instructions for Mars Station Rovers!

Rover Driving Tips

How to use the rover driving control panel
Try 1 second at a time until you know you are not bumping into a rock.
See http://legocamera.marshall.edu for earth side view.

Rover Driving Challenges

Begin by exploring the alien surface of Mars! Login here!
Move rocks.
Program 2 moves gate at CITY.
Watch on the LEGOcamera link and Execute Rover Commands.
Learn about the challenges facing real Mars rover operators!

Linda Hamilton LEGO Links:

LEGO Links of Linda Hamilton hamilton@marshall.edu

Webpages and pictures on http://www.marshall.edu/LEGO

Web camera on http://LEGOcamera.marshall.edu

Teleoperate LEGO CITY at http://LEGO.marshall.edu

NASA site of Remote Sensing on http://SENSORSCITY.marshall.edu

Drive Our Rover!