sMARS rover is a decent body for the SMARS modular robot. SMARS robot is really great project with a lot of add-ons and a big community behind it.
SMARS is a perfect project for start learning robotics and practice in 3D printing as well. And if after all, you would like your robot looks awesome, sMARS rover is a good option to try. Also, sMARS rover is good if you building a robot for kids.
sMARS rover was inspired by Jaxa Lunar rover by Toyota, Mars rover from the Martian movie, and the SMARS robot project of course.
- Good looking body which represents robot as Mars rover
- Full compatibility with SMARS robot and most add-ons
- Modular design, various addons still can be mounted
- Mount with standard screws for computer cases
- Includes source files for further improvements
- Includes examples of electronic assembles - connection shield, LED light
- Includes code examples including Bluetooth control
- Includes documentation for assembling and electronic parts
- Chassis for holding 2x14500 batteries. Also has a space for a mini motor driver board.
- Improved wheel with screw lock
- Reflected truck for reducing movement distortion
All add-ons are optional for sMARS rover, every add-on including the body itself can be used independently.
Models for 3D printing on Thingiverse: thingiverse.com/thing:5028894. The same files are also placed in 3d-print folder of this repo.
SMARS modular robot - thingiverse.com/thing:2662828 or cults3d.com/en/3d-model/gadget/smars-modular-robot.
- 4wd chasis - thingiverse.com/thing:2829401
- AAA batteries holding board (with space for a mini motor driver board) - thingiverse.com/thing:2762630 or cults3d.com/en/3d-model/gadget/3a-batteries-mod-for-smars
- Showel mode - thingiverse.com/thing:4238338
You can find the documentation in docs folder of this repo or here i-amdroid.github.io/smars-rover/.
Documentation sections:
The project is under active development. Stay tuned and welcome for any help or contribution.
More photos and probably video are to come.