Mechanical Additions to the Rover Body

PANEL MATING

• The structures uses Tslot nuts (M3) to connect the acrylic/ metal panels on the maker beams. Necessary amount of Tslot Nuts were put in position in the slot, simply hex nuts can be manipulated with an Ellen key to fix or take off the panels. In the case of metal panels this operation may be challenging simply Ellen keys should be utilised through the screw openings to ensure alignment.

WHEELS

• After challenging runs or long and continuous operation wheels may experience dislocation form their fittings. Large Allen key is advised to be taken to the field to intervene between missions to ensure wheels are secured.

SECURING THE ROVER:

• Simply use the O-Ring Gaskets and put them across two screw pegs to compress the layers. If mission is to be taken under heavy conditions, wheels must be dislocated to repeat the operation on the screw pegs behind the wheels.
• Top Hatch has a similar compression structure, o rings can be fit in place with a screw driver.

BATTERY

• BATTERY must be fit into place with the included velcro straps. No give should be present after the straps are set in place

SHELVES

• All component shelfs were made from 3mm acrylic and they can be sloted in the slots of the maker beam during assembly.

• Due to size difference of the slots usually only one side slides easily into place. If the shelves are being fixed after reconstruction of the makerbeam frame prependicular force should be slowly applied to the resistant side until the parts fit in place. In case of bending force appliaction should be stopped.