Is this 3D model free to download?

Yes, Mars Exploration Rover is free to download from Thingiverse. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from Thingiverse" link to open the original listing by the creator.

Where do I download the STL file?

The download is hosted by Thingiverse. Use the "Download from Thingiverse" link on this page to open the original listing and grab the file, or save it to your print queue in the free Thinger app.

Designed by tbuser, published on Thingiverse. Please credit the creator when sharing your print.

Can I print this at home?

Yes. This is a printable 3D model intended for home FDM and resin printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings.

Mars Exploration Rover 3D printable model by tbuser

Mars Exploration Rover

Source: Thingiverse by tbuser

The Mars Exploration Rover is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by tbuser. Articulated, snap together, Mars Rover! No screws, glue, or support structure needed (although some glue in a few places wouldn't hurt). You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.

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873 saves Source: Thingiverse Updated 2026-10-30 License: CC-BY-NC-SA · non-commercial 37 makes Category: Other

Tags: featured, Mars, mobile robot, multi-part, nasa, openscad, opportunity, robot, snapfit, space, space month, toy

About this model

Articulated, snap together, Mars Rover! No screws, glue, or support structure needed (although some glue in a few places wouldn't hurt). All the parts can be posed, turned, twisted. The wheels turn and the legs even pivot like the real thing to go over obstacles! Unfortunately, it is not autonomous. 2011-07-19 Update: V3 fixes a problem with plate 5 that was causing some pieces to be too close together and get merged, makes the axel holes in the body a little tighter, half the panels in the plates have been flipped so that the shiny side of all pieces printed on a HBP can be on top, I made the dimples on the panel tabs larger so they hold together better, and I also added squares to the panels to make them look more like solar panels. 2011-07-16 Update: I uploaded a new version of everythi…

Frequently asked questions

Is this 3D model free to download?: Yes. Mars Exploration Rover is free to download from Thingiverse. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from Thingiverse" link above to open the original listing.
Where is the STL hosted?: The download is hosted by Thingiverse, not by Thinger. We link you directly to the original listing by tbuser.
Who made this model?: Designed by tbuser, published on Thingiverse. Please credit the creator when sharing your print online.
Can I print this at home?: Yes. This model is intended for home FDM and resin 3D printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings like layer height and supports.