# 4tronix M.A.R.S. Rover Robot for Raspberry Pi Zero

**Type:** Product page · **SKU:** CE07898 · **Brand:** [4tronix](https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/4tronix-australia)
**Page:** https://core-electronics.com.au/4tronix-m-a-r-s-rover-robot-for-raspberry-pi-zero.html ([markdown](https://core-electronics.com.au/4tronix-m-a-r-s-rover-robot-for-raspberry-pi-zero.html.md))

Take your Raspberry Pi Zero out of this world with this 4tronix M.A.R.S. Rover kit which is loosely based on the Curiosity and Mars 2020 rovers from NASA/JPL, It uses the same rocker arm, bogey, and differential arm mechanism.

## Pricing

- **Price:** $284.95 (inc GST) — $259.05 AUD, exc GST
- **Quantity discounts:** 3+ $251.27 (exc GST) · 5+ $246.09 (exc GST)

## Availability & dispatch

- In stock, ships same business day if ordered before 2PM (Australia/Sydney).
- We can dispatch 2 today; more stock is typically available with a 5–11 day lead time.

## Description

Take your micro:bit out of this world with this 4tronix M.A.R.S. Rover kit which is loosely based on the Curiosity and Mars 2020 rovers from NASA/JPL, It uses the same rocker arm, bogey, and differential arm mechanism.

**M**obile
**A**utonomous
**R**obotic
**S**ystem

**Features**

Some stats on the 4tronix M.A.R.S. Rover

- 6 Motors. 80 rpm 6V, N20 micro gear motors
- 4 Servos. MG90S metal gear analog micro servos
- 4 FireLeds
- Ultrasonic distance sensor on steerable mast
- Total number of special PCBs: 30
- Number of different PCB designs: 11
- Length: 200mm
- Width: 185mm
- Height without Mast and Microbit: 95mm
- Height with Mast: 170mm
 
***Please note: Pi Zero is not included but get [one here (Pi Zero With attached headers REQUIRED) ](https://core-electronics.com.au/raspberry-pi-zero-wh.html)***

There is a Make code extension that makes it easy to control the unit. A Python library module is available for the Raspberry Pi Zero.

**Note**: The M.A.R.S. Rover requires 4 good quality rechargeable batteries (not included). We recommend Energizer Extreme or Eneloop AA batteries. [Check out the batteries we stock here](https://core-electronics.com.au/power-batteries/nimh-batteries.html).

See the [4tronix blog entry](https://4tronix.co.uk/blog/?p=2112) for details of assembly and coding

There are two M2 4mm Screws included to mount a standard [Raspberry Pi Camera](https://core-electronics.com.au/raspberry-pi-camera-3.html) on the Mast.

You should allow 2 hours to build this if you are used to assembling kits of this nature. If it is your first assembly of something like this, then you may have to double the expected timeframe.

There is also a version available for mico:bit - [contact us](https://core-electronics.com.au/contacts/) for more info. The mainboard is the only difference between the 2 models (apart from the different shape masthead). You can also purchase the mainboards separately, so could quickly swap from Microbit to Pi Zero, or vice versa, with just a few screws.

## Images

- [Product image 1](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/catalog/product/i/m/img_1040a_1024x1024.jpg)