W06/2026

We received our materials which includes: 3 speed Switch, T8F Chain, T8F Tooth, Power lock key, Foot Throttle, Handlebar Twist Grip Throttle, Speed Controller, and a 48 volt electric motor. We started by just making sure each part was there and each part was functional and not damaged. Then we read the manual which gave information on each of the product, so we can be fully aware of what each of them does, where it goes, and how it is applied before starting to assemble each component to one and another.

After these steps we started to plan our next necessary actions on how we should start our build and what is needed to be assembled first and which specific materials should be incorporated last. After doing that we started to put productsa together to test each component. 

During this phase, we started to connect each component together and test of eahc component works with each other. As displayed in the first picture, we connected the motor wires, which is the wires that are connected to a circular metal disk, to the screw-like cylinder peaces on the yellow attachment and closed the attachment with bolts, ensuring that the motor wires stay in place. Then, we connected that to the speed controller which can be seen in image 2 and 3. Additionally, we connected the Foot throttle, 3 speed Switch, and power lock key to the speed controller and tested if each part was connected to each other by turning on the ignition, and then pressing down on the throttle to see if the motor would spin. Additionally, we also use two different types of battery packs to see if they would power the motor.

We then decided to take all of the PVC parts home and we assembled the base and outlined a plan for the back of the go-kart. We also planned out where the seat should be placed. We had to make some adjustments and revisions of our original idea. These revisions involved cutting smaller PVC pieces in order to attach joints closer together, for example were the plus joints meet. We also built up on the back portion of the go-kart, so the motor and battery which will be placed in the back will have more support.

Additionally, we cut PVC pipes for the back of the go-cart's body. We made the tilt portion for the back of body with Y-joints and then hyper extended it with a 45 degree joint we connected the other end of that with another PVC. Then, we took the motor, throttle, ignition, and speed controller and placed them where they will be placed in the final design to see if there is enough room for everything to fit inside the go-cart and how we can use the space give in the best way possible.