Introduction: How to Make a Go Kart / Electric Car Using PVC Pipe at Home
Build your own Go-Kart at home. Now just because you don't need a full welder, you will still need some power tools to cut wood. Go-Karts: They're the most fun a kid can have on four wheels. I have got the plans and list of parts you need to build one for your family and have the kids cruising around before sundown.
source: Navin Khambhala # crazyNK
Step 1: List of Materials
1. 1" (25mm) PVC pipe and coupling
PVC pipe: 30 feet, PVC Tees: 27 pieces, Elbow: 16 pieces, 4-Way: 6 pieces, 45 degree Elbow: 8 pieces, PVC cap: 5 pieces
2. Plywood
Size: 120 cm X 64 cm
3. 18V DC Mega Torque Geared Motor
Speed: 300 RPM, Watt: 250W, Torque: 92 kgcm
4. Bicycle wheel
Quantity: 4 pieces, size: 14" (inches)
5. Motor Shaft Coupling
Quantity: 2 pieces, size: 8 mm to 10 mm
6. Ball Bearing
Quantity: 10 pieces, Type: 6201-2RS
7. Door hinge (360 degree)
Size: 10 cm
8. PWM DC motor speed controller
Ampere: 40A
9. 12V DC Battery
Up to 40Ah
45 Comments
Question 8 months ago
How do you put the bearings in the wood? How do you make the turning mechanism? What is the thickness of the plywood? How large should the nuts and screws be?
I NEED ANSWERS!!!
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Question 8 months ago
what is the wench thing
Question 3 years ago
Greetings. My question concerns the battery. It looks like you have 2, a black one and a green one. Is that correct? Thanks
Answer 11 months ago
DO YOU HAVE 2 12V BATTERYS ON THE GO CART ?
Question 2 years ago
What is the overall approximate cost of this project?
What is the approximate cost of JUST the electronics?
Answer 2 years ago
Hi, the cost will vary. I ended up with a mark 3 version after major upgrades on the original authors idea. If I was to do it again, with what I know now, I would expect to budget between £400 to £500. Motor prices and availability are an issue now. Good luck if you build it. It kept me busy during the winter months constructing it.
Answer 2 years ago
Hi the run time depends on the amp hours of the batteries in series. I used 3 x 15Ah batteries for 36v on an 800watt DC motor. The batteries have never run flat during use. It has run for 40 minutes continuously and still had reserves in the battery. I am considering putting a 1500w motor, moving up to 48v, on the go kart, to increase speed and power. Currently, it will go around 12mph with a 12 year old on board. With an adult it struggles on gradients and on grass but okay on a road surface which is level.
3 years ago
how much in all did this cost
Question 3 years ago on Introduction
CAN SEND THE LINK OF SEAT . PLZ
3 years ago
which motor u used ?? plz tell me
Question 3 years ago on Step 1
How can i bring DC motor
Question 3 years ago
How much weight can it support?
3 years ago
how much does it weigh
3 years ago
Can we talk with you about E-Car
4 years ago
hello sir can u send me full project report plz..
4 years ago
Awesome !
4 years ago
can i have all and every single report of ur project about go cart ???? please
4 years ago on Introduction
Bro i need report if u have pdf plez send
Question 4 years ago on Step 4
Where can I buy the thing like spaner
Question 4 years ago on Introduction
Hello. Where can I order the motor? In Germany I can't find one with 250w and 18v.