Desktop Rover

One awsome little RC tank. This "toy" is one for the big kids - take it to the office and play on your desk or explore down the hall. Independent Control of the grippy Tank Tracks allows you to spin in place and maneuver in all directions. An obstacle course created from everyday items will provide endless challenge - all at a moments notice. With Plenty of Torque, the Rover can push and climb over objects like a Mechanical Billygoat. Its Radio Controlled Fun that can fit in your pocket! And it won't take over your closet space - The entire system with vehicle and controller fits on your Bookshelf!

Inspired by NASA's Planetary Exploration Missions, Plantraco's Desktop Rover is a Telepresence Capable R.O.V. (Remote Operated Vehicle) that enables the user to have a little taste of what it feels like to explore an "Alien Landscape" remotely.

LASER TAG
Every Desktop Rover is equipped with our Infrared Laser Tag system, enabling up to 3 Desktop Rovers to have mock "laser" battles complete with spacey sound effects and flashing LED's to keep track of your "ammo" and score. After receiving 10 "hits" your Rover is "neutralized" until the next game begins. This is the smallest R/C tracked vehicle ever to be equipped with laser tag!

ADD-ON'S
- For even more fun, add the Wireless Video Camera option!
- To program your Desktop Rover for infinite functions, add on the computer-controlled Telecommander Computer Interface for PC or Mac!

STATISTICS
- Only 4 inches long
- Includes hand-held wireless RC transmitter (27Mhz, 3 channels available- A, B and D)
- Two joysticks allow independant 'tank-steering' of the treads, forward, backward, left and right.
- Center stick is for 'firing' your Infrared Laser at other Desktop Rovers. Have endless mock 'battles'.
- Runs on two 3V Lithium 123A batteries, these last about 2 weeks under typical usage. Batteries not included- available here.
- Transmitter runs on standard 9V battery (not included)
- Package includes one transmitter, one Desktop Rover, and Instruction sheet.

Duracell Ultra Lithium Battery for Desktop Rover

This is the 3V Lithium, size 123A camera battery you will need for your Desktop Rover (each Rover requires 2 batteries to operate )

Telecommander Software Kit for Desktop Rover

The Telecommander Software Kit enables you to control your Desktop Rover in new ways - from your computer and even over an Internet connection - from anywhere in the world! A fantastic introduction into the world of computer-controlled remote vehicles.

Simply plug the Interface Cable into the Computer Interface port on your Desktop Rover transmitter, and plug into a free USB port on your computer.

The software application and included USB interface cable, makes it easy to simulate your very own "Mars Exploration" missions from the comfort of your computer console! The Software features an easy to learn Graphic User Interface (GUI) that enables the user to prepare a series of commands for the Desktop Rover to perform automatically - with just a click of the "PLAY" button on the screen. It is easy to save any sequence of commands as a macro file which can be recalled for repeated playback, editing, and re-use in other command sequences.

This software can also be configured to operate as a client/server application over the internet. This means that the Desktop Rover can be controlled from a computer located anywhere there is an internet connection - an astounding capability - which is a standard feature of the Telecommander software.

Software is compatible with both Windows and Mac.