Curiosity Mars Rover Wheel

grabcad

Here is a model of a wheel from the MSL Curiosity Mars Rover. I have drawn this model from in formation contained in the book The Design and Engineering of Curiosity. I've ensured that the morse code cut outs in the outside tread actually spell out J P L just like the original.Modeled and rendered with Fusion 360. Additional renders in Twinmotion.DIA (Centre) : 500mm including the treadsDIA (Edges) : 465mm (assuming including the treads)Width : 400mmThickness : 0.75mmStiffeners : Inside and Outside edgeStiffeners : 133.2mm (1/3 in from outside edge)Grousers : 65mm apart (approx)Grousers : 7mm high