SunFounder GalaxyRVR Kit for Arduino, Release 1.0
• Drawing paper
• Pencils and erasers
• Colored pencils, crayons, or markers
Drawing Instructions:
1. Start with the body of the rover. What shape will it be? How large?
2. Consider the wheels. How many will your rover have? What size and shape will they be?
3. Don’t forget about the instruments. What scientific equipment will your rover carry? Cameras, drills, spectrom-
eters, or something entirely new?
4. Lastly, consider any unique features. Does your rover have solar panels, or does it use a different power source?
Can it communicate directly with Earth, or does it need a relay satellite?
Once everyone has completed their drawings, we’ll share them with the class. Explain your design choices and the
mission you envision for your rover.
Step 5: Present Your Mars Rover Designs
Now that everyone has completed their Mars Rover drawings, it’s time to share them! As you present, discuss the
thought process behind your design. What is your rover’s mission? How does the design support this mission?
Remember, there are no wrong answers in this activity. The purpose is to stimulate your creativity and deepen your
understanding of Mars rover technology.
Step 6: Reflection and Conclusion
As we conclude our Mars Rover lesson, let’s take a few minutes to reflect on what we have learned. How do our rover
designs reflect the advancements in technology and scientific objectives? How might the real Mars rovers continue to
evolve in the future?
Remember, the exploration of space, like any STEAM field, is all about asking questions, solving problems, and using
creativity. Keep exploring, keep asking questions, and keep being curious!
3.2 Lesson 2 Understanding and Making Rocker-Bogie System
In our previous lesson, we learned about the Mars rovers and their basic structure. One interesting aspect that we notice
when looking at the evolution of Mars rovers is the consistency in their suspension system. Despite the advancement
in technology, all the rovers from Sojourner to Perseverance have been designed using a similar type of suspension
system known as the Rocker-Bogie system.
But why stick with the Rocker-Bogie system, you might wonder? What benefits does this particular design offer for
Mars exploration?
In today’s lesson, we’re going to dig deeper into the science and engineering behind the Rocker-Bogie system, then
build one.
Let’s embark on this exciting engineering journey!
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