🏎️ The First 3D Printed Rover is Ready! 🚀

• The very first rover is ready to be printed, and you can get started in just a few minutes! 👏
• ✔️ Designed to fit even the smallest 3D printer, like the A1 Mini.
• ✔️ Completely modular, giving you the freedom to choose how to assemble it and create something new each time.
• ✔️ Combines knowledge, fun, and hands-on experience in 3D printing, assembly, programming & electronics.

🛠️ Two Ways to Assemble

1️⃣ MOD 4x4

• Full drive on all wheels for maximum grip and power.

2️⃣ MOD 3x2

• Drive only on the front wheels with a sliding rear section for lighter and faster movement.

🔧 Four Different Front-End Models

📌 Collision Bumper

• 🛡️ A large, durable bumper that protects the vehicle and wheels from quick collisions.

📌 Open Bumper

• 🛠️ Protects only the front section, leaving the wheels exposed for greater maneuverability.

📌 Front “Catch the Mushroom” 🍄 System

• 🔄 A specially designed bumper that grabs and transports objects in the battle arena.

📌 FPV Camera with Gimbal 🎥

• 📡 A mobile camera system that tilts up and down, offering live FPV viewing for an even more realistic experience.

💡 LED Mode – For an Impressive Look!

• ✨ An LED add-on that mounts underneath the rover, illuminating the ground and creating an awesome motion effect!

🎮 Two Unique Games with the Rovers

🍄 Catch the Mushroom!

• A fast-paced strategy game!
• Rovers collect mushrooms in the arena and carry them back to their “nests.”
• Goal: Gather more mushrooms than the opposing team before time runs out!
• 🔥 Ideal for team battles and tournaments!

⚔️ Battle Bot Mode – The Ultimate Showdown!

• Rovers are equipped with hacking modules at the rear.
• When the hack module is hit by an opponent rover, the vehicle:
  • Loses 90% of its speed and cannot steer.
  • To regain speed, you must return to your base and press the two hacking modules at the same time.
  • Once reset, the rover gains a “healing pack” and enters battle mode for 10 seconds with a protective shield!
• 🏆 The team that disables the most enemy rovers wins!

🚀 Start Now!

• Download the files, print your own rover, and jump into action! 🔥
• 👉 Ready to create, explore, and play? 🏎️

Project-Based Education

• 🙋 I’m Manos, and I’ll be your instructor for the rest of this course. Let’s begin with an overview of what we’ll be covering.

• 🚀 I designed this rover initially for educational purposes, but it turned into an incredible platform with unlimited possibilities.

• ⚠️ This project is huge and one of the most demanding ones in my workshop. That’s why I want you to pay close attention and read all the articles I’ve prepared for you.

• ⌛ It took me a lot of time to write them, and trust me, it’ll take you even longer to complete the project if you don’t follow them.

• 🔎 We’ll start by looking at how the project is structured. On the left side, you’ll see a large list of all the articles you need to read before you start building your rover.

• ⚠️ Important: Before you do anything, read all the articles! It’s essential you go through every single one—don’t skip any.

• ⏭️ On the top-right side, there’s a “Next Level” button. That will take you to the next lesson without losing track of where you are.

• 📝 Let’s describe each one, so you know exactly what you’ll find in every section.

Design settings

• 🎨 Here I explain all the design choices I made, and why I made them, so you can understand how this vehicle came to be.
• ❓ One of the biggest issues I see is that no one has a clear goal for what they want to do. Defining the “why” is crucial.
• ✅ If I don’t know the “why” or set very specific targets, I don’t start anything. We need to know exactly what we’re designing.

Electronic settings

• ⚙️ Here we analyze the “why” and “how” behind each electronic component of the rover.
• ⚡ Just like with the mechanical parts, if you don’t know the reasoning, you can’t move forward.
• 📖 Read this section carefully to understand the rover’s electronics.

Rover Mods

• 🤖 To keep the vehicle flexible, it’s designed so you can change and add functionalities through various mods.
• 🏗️ We’ll describe some of these mods, how they work, and their applications.

Project story

• 📜 Here you’ll learn the backstory of the project: how it started, what problem I was trying to solve, and how the whole process evolved.
• 💥 We’ll also talk about the “disaster” in 2019, when everything started off great, but then 2020 and 2021 brought big challenges.

Hub Patent

• 💡 When you design something new, you create something that never existed. In the process of designing the rover, I ended up with 4 different patents.
• 🏅 Out of those 4, I officially registered just one, but the patent process was an amazing experience and a proof of concept of what I can accomplish.

Rover platform

• 🏗️ This is the final product that I currently have, and you can print and build it yourself.
• 📚 While it began as an educational tool, it became a full platform and ecosystem for many different uses.

If you’re in a hurry to get started

• ⚡ Below, we’ll look at some rover applications.
• ⏩ If you want to jump straight into production, feel free to skip ahead to “Renti to run” or “3d print it” to download and purchase the files.

Usage & Mods Applications

1. industrial Rover

• 📹 Mount a camera on the front of the rover and send it into hard-to-reach areas for inspection.

2. Search and rescue

• 🚑 Its small size allows it to move into collapsed structures to find trapped individuals. It’s also affordable and rugged for challenging tasks.

3. Personal development & hobby

• 🎉 By 2025, many of us are looking for hobbies that combine technology, creativity, and family bonding.
• 🤝 It’s a fantastic way to spend time with your kids while diving into 3D printing and modeling.

4. Edutainment

• 📺 We merge education with entertainment—perfect for engaging children in learning environments.

5. Education

• 🎓 The main reason this rover was designed. It helps keep older students (12+) interested in robotics workshops, where their attention often wanes.

Let’s Look at the Games

Fpv slalom

• 🏁 Attach a camera to the front, set up a track (e.g., 5×5) and time your laps. Fastest lap wins!

Mastorou hunter game (Μάστορου hunter game)

• 🍄 Designed for smaller spaces or quick events. Attach a “fork” on the front and give the rover mushrooms to transport around.

Battle bot

• 💥 Arguably the most impressive and action-packed game. Place a special “kill info” system on the back, and let the rovers duke it out!

Rover body

• 🏎️ Here we’ll go through every part of the vehicle—what it’s called and what it does.
• 📌 You need to know them for assembly and in case you ever need replacement parts.

Custom configuration

• 🛠️ There isn’t just one rover model. There are many variations and customization options, depending on your needs.
• 📨 Contact me if you want a rover designed specifically for your project.

Custom Mods

• 🔧 If you already have a rover but need something extra or a different mod, I can design just that part.
• 💬 Don’t hesitate to reach out if you want to order a custom mod.

Renti to run (Ρέντη του run)

• ⚙️ If you prefer a ready-made, assembled, and tested machine, this is the category for you.
• ⏱️ You can buy it and start using it literally within minutes.

3d print it

• 🖨️ Here you’ll find the 3D printing files. Purchase them, load them into your printer, and get started.
• ⚠️ But be careful: you’ll need your own printer and specialized knowledge. If you’re a beginner, try something simpler first.

Project kits

• 🎁 I’ve bundled everything you need into kits (screws, electronics, mods, etc.) so you can buy exactly what you need.

Project parts

• ⚙️ This section contains all the parts that are NOT 3D-printed (e.g., remote control, motors, LEDs).
• 🔎 If something breaks, you can find individual replacements here.

Spare parts

• 🛒 All printable spare parts are here. If something breaks, you’ll find the exact piece you need.
• 🏷️ WARNING: make sure you know the exact name of the part. If unsure, refer back to the previous lesson.

Body assembly

• 🔩 This is where assembly begins. You have your printed parts and everything else you need?
• ✅ Follow the correct procedure carefully so you don’t run into headaches. It’s a critical step.

Mods assembly

• 🔀 Depending on the mod you choose, the assembly process may differ.
• 📚 In this section, you’ll find detailed instructions for each mod.

Control tower assembly

• ⚡ Assembling the control tower is more advanced. You’ll need soldering experience and a basic understanding of electronics.
• ⛑️ If you’re a beginner, it might be best to purchase the control tower pre-assembled.

programming

• 💻 The rover is ready, so now it’s time for programming and fun!
• ♻️ Note: depending on your chosen mods, you may need different code.

Terms & Conditions

• 📜 All the rules you must follow to use my files can be found here.
• 💰 If you use the rover professionally, you need to pay the subscriptions I mention—this is my livelihood, not just a hobby.

✅ These are all the things we’ve covered so far and everything you’ll see in the left column!
Good luck and… have fun! ✨

📂 Download – Digital Printing Files

📌 Get the files to 3D print your own RC Block!
🛠️ Important: The products in this section are digital files, not physical components. Make sure to read the purchase process carefully before proceeding!

🛠️ Project Kits  – All the Parts in One Place!

📌 This section includes pre-organized kits with all the necessary components, fasteners, and electronics for each RC Block vehicle.

🔄 No need to waste time searching for the right parts—everything is gathered in one complete package for a smooth and hassle-free order!

🚀 Choose your kit, get your parts, and start building!

🔧 Spare Parts – Replacement Parts for Repairs

📌 Something broke? Need a replacement part?
🔄 This section includes all the spare parts you might need to repair or maintain your RC Block, ensuring it stays in top condition!

🚗 Ready to Run – Fully Equipped & Customizable!

📌 Want an RC Block that’s ready to assemble and drive?
⚙️ Here, you’ll find complete kits with all the parts you need! Customize your RC Block exactly the way you want at checkout and build your own unique RC vehicle!