NInicce·Sep 15, 2025
You can do even more than that if you want to see it moving! And without designing it completely by yourself.
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A build-it-yourself, 6-wheel rover based on the rovers on Mars!
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| 2018 | 2018-01-01 00:00:00 UTC | 2019-01-01 00:00:00 UTC | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| 2019 | 2019-01-01 00:00:00 UTC | 2020-01-01 00:00:00 UTC | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2020-01-01 00:00:00 UTC | 2021-01-01 00:00:00 UTC | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2021-01-01 00:00:00 UTC | 2022-01-01 00:00:00 UTC | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2022-01-01 00:00:00 UTC | 2023-01-01 00:00:00 UTC | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | 2023-01-01 00:00:00 UTC | 2024-01-01 00:00:00 UTC | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| 2024 | 2024-01-01 00:00:00 UTC | 2025-01-01 00:00:00 UTC | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2025-01-01 00:00:00 UTC | 2026-01-01 00:00:00 UTC | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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Naonosaur: https://github.com/rnanosaur/nanosaur. If you would like something larger and with a bit more off the shelf components then jpl open source rover has seem quite a bit of updates recently: https://github.com/nasa-jpl/open-source-rover
In Ask HN: Open-Source DIY Robot"Our position is that the license chosen overrides the disclaimer. We have approval to license this software under the Apache License, version 2, which allows others to do what they wish (even build commercial software on it). That should supersede the attached disclaimer which are artifacts of an evolving OSS release process that we are trying to improve."
https://github.com/nasa-jpl/open-source-rover/issues/2
In JPL Open Source Rover ProjectSEEKING FREELANCER / (I'm in UTC+1) / remote / Help with adding projects to https://kitspace.org
Kitspace is a place to share ready to order open hardware electronics projects. You can order the the circuit board and all components for a project with just a few clicks. I’m seeking a someone to help improve the documentation of projects by asking creators whether they would like to mirror it to Kitspace.
The way to do this is to send Github pull-requests to projects (some examples: https://github.com/Ottercast/OtterCastAudioV2/pull/8, https://github.com/gregdavill/d20-hardware/pull/2 and https://github.com/nasa-jpl/open-source-rover/pull/180). As you can see in the examples it requires clear communication and some familiarity with electronics parts and making bills of materials. Most importantly it requires a mindset to try and help and im
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prove the project in question through documentation rather than badgering people to add it to the site. Familiarity with Git, Github and at least one electronics CAD software (KiCad, Eagle etc.) is also helpful.
Naturally this gig is fully remote and the number of hours and length of contract you would like to commit to is up to you. Time zone is not dictated either, though some overlap with UTC+1, for the occasional meeting, would be ideal.
This is a fully open source project and does not turn a profit hence the budget is limited. I’m looking for people that can accept a rate of USD $20 an hour.
Please send applications, including a CV, via email to freelancer-2022@kitspace.mozmail.com . If you have any questions feel free to ask on this forum below or via email or private message.
It's a "diy" rover that uses the same suspension and drive as the Mars Curiosity rover. I really like the website as well, with the drivable model.
The GitHub repo with the plans can be found here: https://github.com/nasa-jpl/open-source-rover
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