Meet ROCKY the rover V.1.3

[Mike Tracy]

I have time on my hands during winter so I decided to design/build this one off 6wd independent suspension differential steering r/c fpv adruino controller based bluetooh speaker gimbal mounted camera robot. Since I took this photo a few weeks ago I have rerouted the camera control wires better, switched antennas, re-fabricated the side panels and sewn a detachable camo cover for the gimbal. The plan is to use ultra wide angle focal lengths on wildlife, birds, track, cycling, etc. for a different perspective from long tele's. In my few tests to date I have had no problem approaching shore birds within a few feet without spooking them. Range as currently set up up is appx. 2km.

[Cheryl Arena Molennor]

SWEET! Great invention would love to see it at work. Does it quack like a duck too?

[Mike Tracy]

Does it quack like a duck too?

Cheryl, that's what the speaker up front is for

[Christopher Miller]

Cool gadget! Would love to see some of Rocky's photos.

[Marina Scarr]

Great looking rig. Can't wait to try Rocky out on the gators!!!

[BobbyPerkins]

That is Way Cool! Like a little Mar's Rover. So by remote you control the camera and visually see what your looking at? Like Marina stated, that would be cool for wide-angle shots up close of gators. "Look at dem' Snappers". I too would love to see some of the creative uses you or images you get from this Mike.

[Daniel Cadieux]

Wow Mike, that is so cool!! There is unlimited potential with that rig...hope to see some of the results!

[Mike Tracy]

So by remote you control the camera and visually see what your looking at?

Yep. Thanks. Nothing is off the shelf per se so lots of trial / error and head scratching.

[BobbyPerkins]

TFS Mike, does sound like quite a project, tons of fun. Even with the speaker it's interesting the possibilities. Great for video too.
Good Luck.