| Owner | Frank (Tha-An) Lin |
|---|---|
| Location | Bangkok, Krung Thep Thailand map |
| Web/Email | WebPage |
| Vehicle | (Self-designed chassis) |
| Motor | Unite Motor MY 1016 unknown 24 Volts, Rated current at 16.5 Amps, Rated speed at 2500 RPM, Output at 300 Watts |
| Drivetrain | Roller-Chain |
| Controller | CT-806A 24 Volt, 29 Amp, deficiency voltage protect at 20.5 Volts |
| Batteries | 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, AGM 17 Ah |
| System Voltage | 24 Volts |
| Charger | modified for electric scooter |
| Instrumentation | Battery Status Meter |
| Top Speed | 16 MPH (25 KPH) |
| Acceleration | 0 to 25 MPH in 3 seconds |
| Range | 6 Miles ( 9 Kilometers) |
| Seating Capacity | 1 relatively tall (180 cm / 6 ft) human |
| Curb Weight | 66 Pounds (29 Kilograms) |
| Tires | 12" Children's bicycle wheels, with custom-lathed inserts |
| Conversion Time | 4 months to build from scratch |
| Conversion Cost | 10,000 Thai Baht to build = 250 USD |
| Additional Features | Ultra-light chassis made from 1" tubing (1mm thickness) Self-designed wheel-supports Cheap but comfortable plastic seat Bicycle freewheel to allow coasting Modified motorcycle drum brake (makes a loud sound when engaged) Custom-lathe turned axle LED Battery status monitor Modified steering column from old scooter "Genius in Car" sticker on the back |
| I am a 15-year-old student living in Bangkok, Thailand. This is the go-kart I made for my MYP Personal Project in grades 9-10. The designing process took 4 months, and the material-gathering and build time took another 4 months. It now runs at a respectable 30 km/h, and is lots of fun to ride around. It was a big hit at the Personal Project fair, and is simple enough for me to allow the young children to drive around. The inner tubes in the rear wheels (which lacks a differential) tends to come out. I learned a lot over the course of this project about electronics, mechanics, engineering and fabrication techniques. | |
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Last Updated 07-18-2004
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