Terra rover

A teleop rover platform similar to rc-rover, but with a custom frame.

requirements

• 20 W solar
  • fold out extra panels if needed
• 10 W average power consumption while not moving
• battery capacity for ~1.5 days without solar.
  • no movement, only minimal telemetry
  • 360 Wh battery for 10 W
    • ❔ 4x 28 Ah LiFePo4, 3.1 kg
• independent steering and drive on each wheel
  • ❔ 100 mm tires driven by nema8 motors with worm gears
  • 5 kg/wheel
  • suspension
  • CANbus
• packs into 30x30x30 cm
• ability to climb over a 15 cm curb
• ~5 kg with batteries
• packs flat when dismantled