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Amazing to discover that NASA provides 3D print models in two sizes for their rovers on their website. It's great as a learning tool.
I love delving into the intricacies of these machines, understanding why things are positioned where they are and how they function. Unfortunately, the models around are too beefed up for printing and a tad inaccurate for my taste. Also, i wanted to update this model for the increasingly advanced setups we all have.
Referencing photos from JPL and NASA, this model tries to more faithfully mirror the current configuration of the Curiosity Rover, that has been roving for over 11 years now.
Updated Parts:
RTG
High-gain antenna
Sample collectors
Wires & busses
combined chemcam and peg
Wheels (+new swivel hubs)
Suspension (more realistic angles)
Changes:
derived from NASAs ‘big’ model, scaled down to ‘small’ model (1/2)
Increased detail
Improved realistic Proportions (+ Instrument placement, wheel positions, body size)
still fully Articulating
less Flop (improved tolerances)
reduced parts
Overview Models
‘Small’ and ‘Large’ are the originals from NASA. ‘New’ is my updated model.
Scale | Realism | Parts | Mov. Parts | Print Time | Assembly | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
'Small’ | 1:42 | 25% | 13 | 4 | 7h 30m | 2 min |
‘New’ | 1:42 | 75% | 42 | 8 | 7h 45m | 5 min |
‘Large’ | 1:22 | 50% | 50 | 8 | 11h+ | 8 min |
approximate values
get the original ‘Small’ & ‘Large’ NASA models here.
Print Settings:
Layer Height: max. 0.16mm
‘New’ Model Print List:
new_6mm-pin.stl x 17
new_tire_wheel.stl x 6 (supports)
new_wheel-svivel.stl x 4
new_steering-bracket.stl x 4
new_mounting-bracket.stl x 2
new_body.stl x 1
new_chemcam.stl x 1
new_lower-arm.stl x 1
new_lower-suspension-p1-left.stl x 1 (supports)
new_lower-suspension-p1-right.stl x 1 (supports)
new_upper-arm.stl x 1
new_upper-suspension-p1-left.stl x 1 (supports)
new_upper-suspension-p1-right.stl x 1 (supports)
new_mahli-apxs.stl x 1 (supports)
new_swivel-bracket.stl x 1
new_swivel.stl x 1
Instructions (derived from the original NASA models, needs update sorry):
Educational & Credits
* [NASA Mars 2020 Mission Page]
* [JPL Perseverance Facts]
Partners
Official Museum Partner: Jan Paagman Sterrenwacht (Asten, Netherlands).
Sales of this model at the observatory shop directly support their
educational facilities and astronomy programs.
We support STEM education!
Are you a museum, planetarium, or educational institution looking to use or sell this model?
Please contact me at manu[at]enso.berlin.
Build the Fleet:
Mars Rover: Perseverance
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Mars Rover: Curiosity (Articulated)
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new_mounting-bracket x2.stl
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new_steering-bracket x4.stl
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new_lower-suspension-p1-left.stl
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new_6mm-pin x17.stl
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new_tire_wheel x6.stl
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new_swivel.stl
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new_mahli-apxs.stl
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new_chemcam.stl
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new_upper-arm.stl
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new_lower-arm.stl
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new_upper-suspension-p1-left.stl
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new_wheel-swivel x4.stl
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