Corsac Mini FPV Rover

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The Corsac Rover is a mini FPV rover that uses high-quality Pololu tracks, wheels, and motors. Its elevated front idler wheels make it easy to climb over small objects, albeit with the trade-off of a reduced ground footprint and higher center of gravity. However, if it does flip, it's designed to run upside-down. Four magnets epoxied in place provide secure retention for the hatch. Two LED lights up front offer illumination. Currently, these are hard-wired on my rover, but adding a receiver-operated switch could be an option for those who want to pack electronics tightly. Why is this rover called Corsac? It's named after a type of fox, and as the saying goes: "Foxes rule." This project represents over 15 hours of CAD work with multiple revisions, prints, and pictorial documentation. If you appreciate the design, consider making a donation! If you have any suggestions or ideas on how to improve the design, please let me know. Future upgrades include: * A universal action camera mount * A hatch with holes or vents for heat dissipation Read Print notes below. Some parts may need to be rotated during assembly. Parts List: 2X - Motors: https://www.pololu.com/product/3064 1X - Track Set: https://www.pololu.com/product/3033 1X - Chassis Set: https://www.pololu.com/product/1418 (used for extra idler wheels) 1X - ESC: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JXI3H6Y/ 1X - 4mmx1mm Magnets: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Wholesale-N50-Neodymium-Magnets-Super-Strong-Round-Disc-2mm-9mm/ 1X - LED Lights: https://www.ebay.com/itm/U-S-Seller-5pcs-WHITE-5mm-Pre-Wired-LED-Light-5v-13V-DC-Lamp-Bulb-LED/ 1X - FPV Camera: https://www.banggood.com/600TVL-1_8mm-14-CMOS-120-Degree-Wide-Angle-Lens-FPV-Camera-PALNTSC-3_7-5V-p-1092333.html 1X - Video TX: https://www.banggood.com/Eachine-VTX01-Super-Mini-5_8G-40CH-25mW-FPV-Transmitter-p-1114203.html 1X - 2C Lipo: (I'm using the stock lipo from my WLToys K989) 1X - Receiver: (I'm using a FRSKY D4RII, but may switch to a smaller compatible version)