The body is the housing of all the electronics for the rover. It is the attachment points for the rocker-bogie systems, as well as the differential pivot system.
- Gives passthrough connections for USB ports on Raspberry Pi
- Cutouts on the rear of the body give access for voltage monitor and battery for charging
- Easy attachment point for differential pivot system
- Uses Actobotics parts to facilitate modularity and ability to change, and add new components easily.
| Author/Creator | JPL |
|---|---|
| Cost without 3D printer | 240.38 |
| Cost with 3D printer | 240.38 |
| Date Added | 4/11 |
| Group/Organization/School | JPL |
| Time to build | 3 hrs |
- Band Saw/Dremel
- Band saw or Dremel
- Allen Key set
- Imperial Wrench Set
- Laser cutter
- None
- 0.5 Inch aluminum rod into bearing blocks on rocker-bogie arms
- 0.5 Inch aluminum rod into clamping hub on differential pivot