Instructions
Students will investigate current and past space exploration technology. Based on their understanding of space technology, students will design and build a rover to explore a new planet based on their understanding of current and past Mars rover technologies.
8. Build Your Rover
Once your group has agreed on a design, construct your rover. Install and mount the distance sensor as well as the camera. Installing the camera will involve some disassembly of the GoPiGo.
Some of your equipment and sensors may not be functional, but you should be able to explain what they would do if they were real. For example, you may create model solar panels using straws, foil, and cardboard.
Since all three sensors (distance, temperature/humidity/pressure, and light) all use the I2C ports, only two of the three sensors will be plugged in at a time.