Is there a mod for unmanned rovers? (Curiosity, Opportunity)

[klgraham1013]

There's a number of mods for Kerbaled rovers, but I can't think of any for unKerbaled rovers.  All we really have in the game is the rover body which I've never really cared for.  Is there a lego style mod for building such rovers as Curiosity and Opportunity?  My mind tells me no, but my heart tells me there should be.

[linuxgurugamer]

Not specifically, but you can use this to make an unmanned rover,  just dont add seats

 

[zer0Kerbal]

Jet's Chop Shop has a couple of rover bodies (and other fun parts)

and if I ever get them working again - there is cleverbobcat's DEMV's 

of course there is always Bon Voyage for having your rover move while you are off doing more explosions (oops, more flights) - but if you really want to go that extra mile, there are several (hefty) kOS programs that can do it all, including pathing. (since you didn't ask about them, I won't post links unless asked).

Edited November 26, 2019 by zer0Kerbal

[Guest]

5 hours ago, klgraham1013 said:

There's a number of mods for Kerbaled rovers, but I can't think of any for unKerbaled rovers.  All we really have in the game is the rover body which I've never really cared for.  Is there a lego style mod for building such rovers as Curiosity and Opportunity?  My mind tells me no, but my heart tells me there should be.

I... don't understand. What's stopping you from building unKerbaled rovers even in stock?

[klgraham1013]

34 minutes ago, Brikoleur said:

I... don't understand. What's stopping you from building unKerbaled rovers even in stock?

The same reason it's nice to have dedicated manned rover parts.  If you're fine building rovers out of panels, that's fine.  As with building rockets or planes, I prefer actual rover parts akin to the Buffalo, Feline Utility, or Malemute rover packs.

Edited November 26, 2019 by klgraham1013

[Guest]

Fair. I usually build mine out of girders though. 

[Cavscout74]

2 hours ago, klgraham1013 said:

The same reason it's nice to have dedicated manned rover parts.  If you're fine building rovers out of panels, that's fine.  As with building rockets or planes, I prefer actual rover parts akin to the Buffalo, Feline Utility, or Malemute rover packs.

I've been using the Buffalo chassis parts for my unmanned rovers for a while now - usually a command part & a single length chassis part, 4 stock mini rover wheels and pile on the accessories (power, antennas, science) and presto - unmanned rover.

This is one I did a while back of a slightly larger version (foldable wheels & double length chassis), but same idea (apparently I have no good screenshots of my mini remote rovers )

But other than ones already mentioned, I don't know of any mods to build specific unmanned rovers.

Edited November 26, 2019 by Cavscout74