Rowie The Rover [capable of 9.5m/s]

[DannyFL]

Here is a rover made by my young'un. Constructive criticism always welcome.

65 parts, 1.4 tons.

Action keys:

1 - Toggles solar panels

2 - Toggles communotron top hat

3 - Toggles bottom communotron / mechanical arms

4 - Lights (green)

To start off there are 2 functions this rover is capable of. First is standard - drive around. Second is sleep mode When power runs out, turn on sleep mode which extends the mechanical legs, takes the wheels off the ground and starts to charge its batteries.

Sleep Mode Activated

Cruising around KSC

Here is the download link: https://www.dropbox.com/s/q2zfbicpz9m9c3w/Rowie%20the%20Rover.craft?dl=0

[Frank_G]

Very cool looking uncommon design. But isnt it a flip-hazard? A vertical built rover with such light parts at the bottom could build up quite some momentum when turning.

[DannyFL]

Very cool looking uncommon design. But isnt it a flip-hazard? A vertical built rover with such light parts at the bottom could build up quite some momentum when turning.

Hi Frank_G, very sharp turns and you're right, it may flip over. I put in the RCS for that and the landing gear helps too. V2 will be stronger in that aspect...