Tracked all-terrain vehicle Mars rover.
The Mars rover was built by Artem Spirin from the Krasnoyarsk Territory.
On the site he is registered under the nickname "artyom".
The Mars rover is designed for hunting and fishing trips.
As always, the basis of the all-terrain vehicle is parts and assemblies from VAZ.
1) ICE engine from VAZ-2106.
2) Gearbox (gearbox) from the VAZ-2103.
3) The transfer case from the VAZ-2121 "Niva" is used as an additional gearbox to reduce the gear ratio from the engine to the propeller.
4) The rear axle from the VAZ-2103 is used as a differential turn on a car model.
5) Wheels from the VAZ-2108 are used as road wheels.
The frame is welded from a metal profile 40x25x2 mm.
Balancers are welded from a metal profile of 80x40x3 mm.
The engine from the VAZ-2106.
The rear axle from the VAZ-2103.
The axis of the balancer is welded into the frame. The shaft of the balancer: the diameter of the shaft is 46 mm, on the shaft there are two bronze bushings pressed into a glass on each side. Bronze bushings purchased in the store from the ICE camshaft - KAMAZ. The inner diameter of the bronze sleeve is 41.3 mm.
The sleeve applied on the balancer shaft is used as a rolling axis, bearing.
Support wheels from the VAZ 2108.
The frame frame is welded.
A place has been identified for installing the track tension mechanism.
The tension mechanism is welded to the frame.
The mechanism of tension. End view.
The engine is installed.
Layout - engine, clutch, gearbox, transfer case, driveshaft, rear axle.
The bottom of the boat is welded, welded in front and rear of the boat.
Harvesting tracks using a track press.
The sides are welded and primed.
Sprockets are ready and screwed. It turned out eight teeth. The teeth from the combine belt and change quickly.
Caterpillars are dressed.
First check out and very short video.
Run-in carried out. Revealed that a lot of effort on the rotation levers. It is necessary to check the shoulder and vacuum amplifiers. It may be necessary to replace them.
Hydraulic vacuum brake system for disc brakes from the VAZ-2103.
Seats are temporary for preliminary break-in.
Semi-finished moon rover. Side view.
Running in.
The sides are scalded and extended.
"Mars rover" went to the forest.
"Mars rover" is preparing to sail.
Moving over obstacles. video
Lunokhod on autopilot. video
Installed headlights and windshield.
The seat is installed and the engine compartment is separated.
Electric fans for ventilation of the engine compartment are installed.
The engine compartment cover is installed.
The exhaust pipes are brought out and the silencer is installed at the rear.
The fuel tank is installed on the right.
The layout of the cab.
The "face" of the rover.
Dimensions of an all-terrain boat.
Cardan shaft.
The frame for the awning is ready.
The cargo compartment inside was roomy.
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Though all-terrain vehicle the caterpillar described on the forum is called the Mars rover, but it runs very well in our swamps and rough terrain.
Artem Spirin was pleased with his brainchild. Good luck to him.