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ROBOTS ON MARS
This lesson will introduce students to one of many challenges Earth engineers face when building a permanent base on Mars. Students will design a tool or piece of equipment that will mount on the “Mars Innovation” rover which aids in the extraction of resources from the planet’s regolith.
Subjects
Mathematics
Design and Technology
Years | Grades
10th Grade | 14-15 years
11th Grade | 15-16 years
12th Grade | 16-18 years
13th Grade | 18-19 years
Duration
Lesson 1: 50 minutes
Print time: ~ 3 hours 40 minutes
Lesson 2: 50 minutes
robots on mars trailer
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1:03
Objectives
Understand the challenges faced when colonizing other worlds
Design a 3D model of a tool or piece of equipment that mounts on the “Mars Innovation” rover
Manufacture a mount for the “Mars Innovation” rover suitable for 3D printing
Tools and equipment
Each student workgroup needs:
Laptop/computer with mouse and internet access
Set of example bolt .STL files
Pen or pencil
Robots on Mars worksheet
Teacher needs:
3D printer and PLA filament
Laptop/computer with mouse, internet access and DeeControl software for the YSoft be3D eDee 3D printer
Set of example bolt and block .STL files
Skill requirements
To participate in the lesson, students should be able to:
Develop their own idea for the tool or piece of equipment
Use TinkerCAD® or similar CAD software at a beginner level
Enter correct 3D print settings in DeeControl layering software
Use the BE3D eDee 3D printer
Robots on Mars walkthrough
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3D models overview
Total print time
3 hours 15 minutes
Total filament
6.7 m
Additional non-printable components
Printed all at once
Mars Rover
2 hours 45 minutes
6.2 m
Drill for Mars Rover
30 minutes
0.5 m
Note: Values are calculated for one set of models.
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Curriculum Alignment: ISTE standard compliant
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