Request Lunar Electric Rover

[Puma]

Lunar Electric Rover to be used in the next NASA`s moon missions project constellation.whatch the link bellow for more details.

http://www.nasa.gov/externalflash/lerhigh/index.html

 

[Puma]

Lunar Electric Rover google sketchup.

I found the Lunar Electric Rover google sketchup, so now it can be converted in to orbiter mesh...any one is insterested,,,,,,,this is a real vehicle, it is a must have addon..bellow is the link

http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/details?mid=5368e94d006f71f1ae682533f3f1d4dd&hl=es&ct=lc

 

[mjessick]

Out in the desert testing, now and for a few more days:
http://www.technologyreview.com/blog/deltav/24071/?a=f

Includes a link to the NASA blog for the desert testing.

 

[John_L]

I saw that vehicle being tested in the desert on TV. It's a really well thought out system. It can support astronauts for up to 2 weeks, allowing for extended far reaching missions from base, it can move in any direction without rotating the vehicle as well. The bubble on the front allows for close up inspection without having to leave the vehicle, and, IMHO, the best feature is the suit port which allows EVAs quickly, with minimal gas loss, and most importantly, the suit remains outside keeping nasty lunar dust out of the vehicle. I think it's pretty obvious that the developers did their homework on this job, and have come up with creative solutions that will enable explorers to explore more, and maintain less.

 

[speedycat]

i dont see the use of that rover in orbiter (except fun )
though it would be nice to have one

 

[Puma]

ler

It will be the next moon rover.we really need it for the project constellation addon......

 

[cjp]

I have a DLL that can be used for this. All I need is a mesh. Can someone convert the sketch-up model to Orbiter mesh for me, and confirm that I have permission to use it in my car.dll add-on?

This sounds like a good reason to pick up car.dll development again. I could add 6-wheel simulation, for instance.

Edit:
I've had a closer look at this design, and to simulate the whole thing (including e.g. sideways driving) will take some more work. I think the first version will only support 'normal' forward, backward and steering.

 

[Puma]

LER

That`s a good news..........yes I talk to some one here in the forums who knows how to convert the sketch-up model in to Orbiter mesh and he saiid he can do it...........but if any one else knows how to do it too.... will be great!!!!!!

---------- Post added at 06:08 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:40 PM ----------

Here it is : http://www.speedyshare.com/799160116.html converted to Orbiter mesh

http://postmyimage.com/images/755_02.jpg

 

[John_L]

That`s a good news..........yes I talk to some one here in the forums who knows how to convert the sketch-up model in to Orbiter mesh and he saiid he can do it...........but if any one else knows how to do it too.... will be great!!!!!!

---------- Post added at 06:08 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:40 PM ----------

Here it is : http://www.speedyshare.com/799160116.html converted to Orbiter mesh

http://postmyimage.com/images/755_02.jpg

Says the file is deleted...???

 

[dougkeenan]

Here's a raw, unoptimized conversion to try. Mesh is hyooge (5.4M) so give it time to load.

 

[John_L]

Thanks Doug

 

[Puma]

LER

Great!.....now we have the mesh and the texture the only thing left is a module.dll and a config .maybe......good work!!!!!!

 

[ijuin]

Looks nice, but for a two week roving duration it ought to have solar panels on it--the mass of a fuel-cell system for that kind of duration would probably significantly exceed the mass of a solar power system.

 

[Puma]

Hi there, any news about the Lunar Electric Rover for orbiter? is any one working on this?...thanks!!!

 

[dougkeenan]

I'm willing to improve the mesh if cjp wants to handle the dll.

 

[Puma]

LER

you have already a dll?...great!!.you are workinfg fast.tha`ts a good news.for the project constellation addon!!!...keep us updated.Thanks!!!!

 

[cjp]

you have already a dll?...great!!.you are workinfg fast.tha`ts a good news.for the project constellation addon!!!...keep us updated.Thanks!!!!

No, actually I have a generic 'car.dll', which can be adapted a bit to match this project. It should already be usable, and I'll download the mesh so that I can give you a first version of the add-on.

The first version (without adjusted DLL) will be very basic and a bit unrealistic. That's why it still needs some adjustment.

 

[Puma]

LER

cjp, here is the mesh and textures for the LER

http://www.orbiter-forum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3394&d=1253245119

 

[Puma]

LER

I tried with spacecraft, but the mesh needs to be resized..and also a dll module is need it....i test it with a rocket car addon, replacing the mesh only...

 

[Puma]

LER

Do any one have found how to fix the mesh size pproblem or build an dll for the LER?