The Galaxy RVR (Mars Rover) project is GREAT!
The Galaxy RVR (Mars Rover) project is an incredible little learning experience. I'm an electrical engineer in the aerospace industry and this is the kind of fun little project I'd suggest for anyone wanting to learn robotics, programming, and/or electronics. I'm 58 and I enjoyed putting this project together but I'm sure anyone 12 or older would enjoy it. The kit can be a simple remote control kit that's fun to drive, but if someone is interested and wants to take it further, they can build and program all kinds of things for this little Rover. They can add their own parts and programming. The online resources for understanding everything from the workings of a motor to the communication protocols are available when you need them. I also found that the typical AIs knew a lot about this little device and could be a great help! Personally, I'm interfacing to an external computer interface to show my company's products at the Washington DC Satellite Show in March. This is just the little, customizable, kit I needed for this. The customer service is quick, human, and caring. I needed the measurements for the hole pattern to bolt my parts onto the rover and they created a custom drawing and sent them in just a day or two. GREAT customer service!