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    Electric Kids Kart Project

    Thanks Guys, most helpful. Can i ask what battery you use on your kart at present. really need to get my head round what i need to get it all ordered and ready to start getting on with stuff. Also, how are you finding the gearing? Was looking at getting a 70 tooth sprocket for the rear with...
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    Electric Kids Kart Project

    Hi All, Thanks for the great help so far. I have been away for a bit but changed plans slightly. The karts are not going to be fast for the kids, just something to pootle round a rather cluttered garden and wood (flat firm surface), the sort of thing that they will be happy to mess around in...
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    Electric Kids Kart Project

    Ok, so despite what some say, i am a quick learner. I am getting the fact that i have grossly underestimated the weight of the kart itself once all the items are collated. :oops: Great thoughts on the motor, i will have a scout round and see what i can find. I am usually quite good with...
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    Electric Kids Kart Project

    Thats Brilliant, thanks for you help. I was working my way through the thread you linked to this morning. I think i have calculated the following values working on the basis of mass being 60kg (kids are only about 20-25kg at present) Fi = 51.3N Fr = 11.772N Fa = 120N (based on a 10 inch wheel...
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    Electric Kids Kart Project

    Hi all, Sorry total newb here. Trying to get my head round building a couple of little buggys for my two kids. They are only small under 8 and just want a fun buggy for them to whizz round the garden in. I have thoughts about the fabrication and physical build but am a bit green when it comes...
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