The Rover Without a Good Name, Rover 1A

[KSCraft1771]

So, after watching Das's stream today, I took inspritation from his rover, and started building a design quite like his. I took note of the mistakes he'd made, and I made sure they didn't exist in the first model. The final product is this:

I didn't really name it, it's kinda just Rover 1A... it has a top speed of around 20m/s, maybe 25, and turns pretty stable... unless you go past 15 M/S... then this happens:

Other than that, it works pretty well. Das proceeded to place a MK. 2 cargo bay around his, but I figured, "Who needs protection, when you look awesome riding!" (Yes, I know I've just opened myself up to many 'that's what she/he said' comments).

Edited October 28, 2014 by KSCraft1771

[DasValdez]

Took note of the mistakes he made??? We were watching the same stream? Mistakes. Harumph.

[KSCraft1771]

By mistakes I meant earlier on, when it had a few minor issues. I was mostly listening to the steam while building and testing this, so I might be wrong.

[r_rolo1]

Too bad that cockpit still has no IVA view ... it would give a good ride experience ( that is why I like to use the Cupola on rovers ... it is fun to drive from the inside )

Anyway, and as a fellow member of the academy ( I forgot to see it yesterday, though ... was playing ), I can tell you those wheels are much more powerful than you need for a rover of that weight. Too much power is something you might not want in a rover, actually;) , because it can make the rover uncontrollable or to make backward flips during climbs. You actually would be be better with the RoveMax Model M1 ( the brown ones ). Less power, but far more controllable ... btw, wanting the cool look wheels is a major reason why people fail at make rovers, since those things are normally too powerful for rovers that use 1,25 parts

As I'm in a place where I don't have the game in hand, I must also give you the customary warnings about rovers : steering only in the front wheels, traction and brakes only in the back ( I can't check if you have done so already , but even if you done so, the warning is never wasted ). But it is a good looking rover , anyway

Edited October 28, 2014 by r_rolo1

[KSCraft1771]

Thanks R_rolo1. I had motors on for the front wheels, I guess my speed issue could be solved by turning it off, or I could switch out the wheels (Though I still think I could sacrifice safety of the kerbals for looks)