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== Usage ==
 
== Usage ==
The Model M1 was once the fastest wheel available, but the [[TR-2L Ruggedized Vehicular Wheel]] is lighter, more energy-efficient, faster and more impact-resistant, making it the superior choice for most situations.
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The M1 is situated between the small, fragile [[RoveMax Model S2|S2 wheel]] and the large, ruggedized [[TR-2L Ruggedized Vehicular Wheel|TR-2L]]. It is about halfway between the two in weight, energy consumption, speed, stress tolerance, and impact resistance, and its braking torque is considerably closer to that of the TR-2L. It also appears between the two in the [[Technology tree|tech tree]], at level 7 rather than S2's level 5 or the TR-2L's level 8.
 
 
However, in [[Career]] Mode the TR-2L does require unlocking [[Advanced Motors]] to access, which is a Level 8 [[Science]] and a dead-end, with no Science options requiring it as a prerequisite in the Stock game. This may mean that [[Career]] Mode players who prioritise other science areas will use the M1 for some considerable time.
 
  
 
While active, the RoveMax Model M1 wheel drains 1.0 [[Electric Charge]] per second (3600 E/hr).
 
While active, the RoveMax Model M1 wheel drains 1.0 [[Electric Charge]] per second (3600 E/hr).

Latest revision as of 02:18, 12 March 2024

RoveMax Model M1
Part image
Rover wheel by
Kerbal Motion LLC

Radial size Radial mounted
Cost (total) 450.00 Funds
Mass (total) 0.08 t
Drag 0.2-0.3
Max. Temp. 1200 K
Volume  ?
Impact Tolerance 50 m/s
Research Field science.png Field Science
Unlock cost 5 200 Funds
Since version 0.19
Part configuration roverWheelM1.cfg
Retractable No
Brake torque 2.0 kNm
Steering range 30.0
Max. speed 34.0 m/s
Electricity used 2.5 ⚡/s

The RoveMax Model M1 is a medium rover wheel used for construction of land-based vehicles.

Usage

The M1 is situated between the small, fragile S2 wheel and the large, ruggedized TR-2L. It is about halfway between the two in weight, energy consumption, speed, stress tolerance, and impact resistance, and its braking torque is considerably closer to that of the TR-2L. It also appears between the two in the tech tree, at level 7 rather than S2's level 5 or the TR-2L's level 8.

While active, the RoveMax Model M1 wheel drains 1.0 Electric Charge per second (3600 E/hr).

Product description

After years of outcry against the lack of proper powered wheels, a small startup company named Kerbal Motion was founded and delivered just what the public wanted - the RoveMax Model 1 powered rover wheel.

Kerbal Motion LLC

Changes

1.2
  • Moved from Utility to Ground
0.22
  • Renamed from RoveMax Model 1 to RoveMax Model M1
0.19
  • Initial release