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Blueprint: Land Vehicle
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16 Jun, 2024 @ 8:31am
5 Oct, 2024 @ 6:48am
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Mining Utility Rover

Description
First rover I built in Adventure that wasn't just bare bones functional.

Important features:

Touch screen controls in the cab

Ground anchors
Drill

Ore Scanner w/display

Container w/conveyor and connector on rear for offloading rock into a facility with a crusher

Side panels to allow direct access to the container and wiring

Clamshell cab opens to give access to both computers and wiring under the cab floor.

Charging port

Front & back HV bridges (intended for using cable to tow other builds, not hooked into electrical system)

Selecteable rear wheel or all wheel drive. Defaults to AWD.

Dual throttle control. You can set the throttle via the touch screen. Clicking the "F" button is instant full throttle and the "0" button cuts the throttle, anywhere in between sets the throttle proportionately. You can also use W&S from the driver's seat to adjust the throttle up and down. Both throttle controls only work while sitting in the driver's seat. Getting up immediately cuts the throttle. (Learned that lesson the hard way)

A&D steer. Space engages the brakes (cuts throttle temporarily, but throttle goes back to current setting when released, unless you zero it manually).

Solar panel on the roof for some passive recharging during daylight hours.

Computer panel on right side displays battery charge, solar generation, and the first ten items in the container and their amount.

Added external buttons for side access panel.


Known issues (still being investigated, any input welcome):

No known. If still experiencing issues, let me know.
4 Comments
Stet Et Iudicari 18 Jul, 2024 @ 6:41pm 
nice, yeah, I went deep sea diving to get mine got one on the rover and a couple for my shabby base and a handful of solar panels. Haha, nice, I've made some, but not used beacons so far.
General Curmudgeon  [author] 18 Jul, 2024 @ 12:00pm 
Thanks. I didn't have access to uranium at the time I built this, but I'll probably add an RTG as well. Currently working on adding a homing beacon so it's easier to find your way back when you wander far from your base.
Stet Et Iudicari 14 Jul, 2024 @ 9:17pm 
Very nice build, I made one single improvement, I added an RTG on the back, and now unlimited power.
buranimo 19 Jun, 2024 @ 11:37am 
Nice build!