# Viam Rover

Set up your own Viam Rover and use it to learn Viam.
> Source: https://docs.viam.com/reference/device-setup/viam-rover/


If you have a Viam Rover, set it up for use in your own projects.
The [Viam Rover 2](https://www.viam.com/resources/rover) comes preassembled and is ready to configure with Viam.

> **Note:**
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> Viam no longer sells the Viam Rover, and the rover rental program has been discontinued as of September 2026.
> These guides remain available for everyone who already has a rover.
> If you are new to Viam, we recommend taking our free [Viam 101 course](https://www.viam.com/viam-101) to try Viam in a simulation environment, no hardware required.
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            The <a href="https://www.viam.com/resources/rover" target="_blank">Viam Rover 2</a> comes preassembled with two encoded motors with suspension, a webcam with a microphone unit, a 6 axis IMU, power management and more.
            It is primarily designed for use with a Raspberry Pi 4.
            Featuring an anodized aluminum chassis with expandable mounting features, the rover can comfortably navigate indoor environments with a 20 lb payload.
            You can customize your rover by mounting <a href="/reference/components/sensor/">sensors</a>, <a href="/hardware/common-components/add-a-camera/">depth cameras and LiDAR</a>, and <a href="/reference/components/arm/">arms</a>.
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> If you have your own Viam Rover, you must purchase the following hardware separately:
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> - A Raspberry Pi 4
> - Four 18650 batteries or RC-type battery (with charger)
> - A MicroSD card and an adapter/reader
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## Set up your rover

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</div><div class="small-hover-card-div"><div>Unbox and set up your Viam Rover 2</div><p>A list of the contents of the Viam Rover 2 kit, instructions for wiring your rover, and links for additional hardware.</p></div>
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<div class="col hover-card "><a href="/reference/device-setup/viam-rover/fragments/"><div ><div>Configure your Viam Rover</div><p>Configure your rover by adding the Viam-provided configuration fragment to your rover.</p></div>
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## Next steps

Once your rover is configured, program it to drive:

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