(Trying to) Leave WH3 Behind |
(Trying to) Leave WH3 Behind |
Jan 23 2009, 09:06 PM
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Founder Group: Chairman Posts: 14433 Joined: 8-February 04 Member No.: 1 |
Another drive today, it seems! Take it easy Scott, these sorts of speeds we'll get dizzy!
Doug |
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Jan 31 2009, 09:02 AM
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The Poet Dude Group: Moderator Posts: 5551 Joined: 15-March 04 From: Kendal, Cumbria, UK Member No.: 60 |
Think this shows really well just how poor Spirit's wheel is being dragged through the dirt...
Of course the stuck wheel turned out to be a good thing, 'cos it exposed that luvverly silica-rich deposit, but still... can't help thinking "Awww...." -------------------- |
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Jan 31 2009, 11:35 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 236 Joined: 5-June 08 From: Udon Thani Member No.: 4185 |
Of course the stuck wheel turned out to be a good thing, 'cos it exposed that luvverly silica-rich deposit, but still... can't help thinking "Awww...." If I'm correct they had a method on the old Soviet Lunochod moonrovers to fire some pyro's and basically cut the axis connecting the wheel with the motor, in case the thing got stuck, leaving the wheel to turn freely. It is a pity nothing like that exists on MER, I guess driving would be a lot easier if the wheel just could turn freely.. Regards, Geert |
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