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Mars Rover-Surface Operations

Mars Rover-Surface Operations

2 Labs

Help scientists by coding the Code Base to act as a rover and collect samples on Mars!

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Collect a Sample

Lab 1

Collect a Sample

Total Time: 40 minutes

Create a project where the Code Base drives to collect a sample on Mars.

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Build: Code Base - LED Bumper Top

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Collect and Bury Mission

Lab 2

Collect and Bury Mission

Total Time: 40 minutes

Code the Code Base to complete a challenge to collect several samples and bring them back to the base so the samples can be returned to Earth.

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Build: Code Base - LED Bumper Top

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