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Basic rover for *field* research.

The LHI GeoSampler is a general geographical infologging rover. Research systems included are multi-camera arrays, topographical scanning and soil scanning.

It is equipped with many systems to make it one of the best specific-task rovers for its small size.

It also has some high-strength bumpers to protect important systems from impact damage.

The probe can be swapped out for other systems and paired with another specific-use rover if collecting soil samples is required.

This creation has three separately controlled Trim+VTOL 3D-aim operating platforms!

FEATURES:
- Multi-camera array with night vision
- 3D surroundings scanner
- Multiscan probe system
- Two-way radio communication
- Hydraulic brakes
- Powerful lights
- Solar panels

The rotating systems do not interfere with each other with correct use (see How to be a better Probe Arm Operator below), they barely clear each other at closest.

--- USER MANUAL ---

CONTROLS:
Pitch - Power wheels
Roll - Power turning system
Brake - Brake
LandingGear - Hydraulic (piston) brake
AG1+VTOL - System Platform rotation
AG1+Trim - Primary Camera pitch
AG2+Trim - Solar Panel pitch
AG3 - Ineffective Nightvision
AG4+VTOL UP - Probe Arm rotation
AG4+Trim UP - Probe Arm ready position
AG5+VTOL UP - Probe Arm extension
AG6+VTOL UP - Probe Arm Probe activate
AG8 - Primary Lights

How to be a better Probe Arm Operator:
- Use AG4+Trim before AG4+VTOL
- Mind the solar panels! Keep them level when using the probe arm.
- Only use AG6+VTOL Full Up if needed. The probe device extends further than required on flat ground, but that may be used on bumpy ground. Stop once you see the spring compress a bit.
- (Important!) Do not use AG4 or AG5 controls when probe is in the ground. Probe may break - and sometimes sticks in the ground, realistically.
- And most of all, PATIENCE. Yes, the probe arm is slooooooow but you wouldn't want to break this multi-million-dollar piece of machinery.

Cameras:
1. Primary FirstPerson Camera
2. Probe Arm Orbit Camera
The probe arm appears to have no cameras for operators. The system uses its "3D Scan" for probe arm view, as this is much better than a single fixed camera.

NOTE: From the order of the AGs, you can tell the camera was built first, followed by the probe arm and the radio dish.

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Information:
Manufacturer: LHI (addi. parts by AMC)
Codename/Designation: GeoSampler
Role: Terrain Research vehicle
Type: Remotely Controlled Misc. Rover
Year: 2040
Lifespan: unknown
Unit Price: unknown
Not much information has been released about this rover.