I can tell you are a very good Dad , because of the way you are with your son…
@TexasNEV
3 жыл бұрын
Thx John! He's spoiled rotten. :-D
@Bigdaddy-Donkyking
4 жыл бұрын
Great build I was really thinking about going gas on the smaller go-kart I have but this looks awesome
@TexasNEV
3 жыл бұрын
Latest update, we converted to a more easily changeable adaptable T8F chain and sprocket combo that originally came with the kit. This, in addition to the upgraded Lithium Iron Phosphate battery has yielded a top speed of 40mph (up from 32mph!) with a quieter ride to boot! Super fun and super fast! Completely serviced with a 90 day warranty as this go kart is for sale on e-bay.
@Will_Dale
2 жыл бұрын
Do you know what the range is for the Kart? Im looking to make a go kart myself and curious what battery I need to go 10+ miles
@TexasNEV
2 жыл бұрын
The initial iteration had the Nissan Leaf Cells and that was about 32 ah.. That would most certainly do that. The final iteration was LiFEPO4 cells at 24ah and that was ok for running around the neighborhood. Fortunately I have sourced some amazing cells that I have available on e-bay that are outstanding for go-karts... They are super high discharge 32ah LiPo's that can dump 150 amps continuous. I can make an awesome 72v battery for you w/ these.. I brought in 200 and have about 170 left.
@kevinsellsit5584
4 жыл бұрын
Great fun project. I need to go watch the first build video but it would appear you have plenty of battery for the job. Keep your eye out for a live axle cart, run two motors and controllers and you will keep him entertained through his 20's. There is something magical that happens when two motors share the load. Curious about motor temps and controller temps. Now I'm going to pick up a couple of these motors.
@TexasNEV
4 жыл бұрын
Yes the first video has all the math and engineering and yes, the range on this is crazy.. My son runs the heck out of this thing and he goes days w/o charging. Controller and BMS do not get hot at all. Motor? Yeah when it's 100 degrees outside and sunny and he's going all out? That motor gets pretty darn hot, but still within spec. It's a sealed motor, so we do cool it down w/ the hose on "mist" setting. LOL
@Greasyfingers60
3 жыл бұрын
I am about to do the 2 motor build on my son’s kart. To solve the problem with a solid live axle not wanting to turn on dry ground, I am going to cut the axle so there are a left axle/left motor, and right axle/right motor. Essentially it should act like a limited slip differential.
@christianbuczko1481
3 жыл бұрын
I fitted usb output, 12v socket with voltmeter to my racekart, then swapped the seat for a carbon fibre one, and fully padded the seat including 2inch memoryfoam seat pad covered in a black pu leather with green stitching, fitted front brakes, billet aluminium pedals and a new steering wheel and decals to finish it off. It's also got a digital dash plus phone mount and has fittings for gopro's which can be recharged in use. I still want to add a battery charger on board, maybe a stator on the rear axle or similar but not figured that out yet.
@christianbuczko1481
3 жыл бұрын
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@ibuiltmineo1oo
3 жыл бұрын
Cool project!! You probably figured this out already, but sounds like your chain is a little to tight. Is it getting hot? I e found that I had to change my sprockets to get a larger diameter on the motor so the chain wasn't taking such a tight corner, and the noise, heat and resistance cleared right up.
@TexasNEV
3 жыл бұрын
It was, but yeah we got it straightened out. :) Thx for the tip!
@TexasNEV
4 жыл бұрын
If you watch part 1, I mention them and bought most of the parts from them.
@craigcaffrey6134
3 жыл бұрын
Hi. Really nice job. We have converted a racing cart using the 2kw kunray motor and 54 v battery. Do you have a separate battery for the lights ? Also do you recommend the battery monitor and where did you get it ?
@TexasNEV
3 жыл бұрын
No separate battery, in the video I explain the use of a Buck converter to drive the LED headlights. It converts 84v to 12v and powers his phone charger too. :)
@TexasNEV
3 жыл бұрын
I also mention the BMS that I used as well as where to get it. :) I recommended the LLT power Bluetooth BMS from Lightspeed Bikes.
@TexasNEV
3 жыл бұрын
Latest update: This go kart is for sale on e-bay, traderrje. It was upgraded to CST slicks, dual panel mount USB phone charger, upgraded power capacity buck converter, new Lithium Iron Phosphate 18 aH 87.6v battery and 250v charger. My son has gotten so tall and has outgrown it.. It runs perfectly and texasnev.com will give 90 day tech support.
@tonysshadow
4 жыл бұрын
How's that charger doing?...A little product review would be interesting...Im looking for one.
@TexasNEV
4 жыл бұрын
Contact Lite Speed Bikes on E-Bay. It is a great charger, works very well. Would recommend.
@GRAHAMAUS
3 жыл бұрын
The front steering doesn't seem to have Ackermann -- that's probably why the tyres are wearing badly. Could also be the straight-ahead alignment.
@TexasNEV
3 жыл бұрын
It's been recently upgraded to front springer spindle,s but the real reason is that we were using riding lawn mower turf tires on pavement. Once we changed to CST slicks the problem went away.
@randygentry2442
3 жыл бұрын
Cool build ...but why the offset seating?
@TexasNEV
3 жыл бұрын
Not sure what you mean.
@randygentry2442
3 жыл бұрын
@@TexasNEV your driver is all the way to the left side of cart...just seems it would be more comfortable more centered cause there is not really enough room for two
@TexasNEV
3 жыл бұрын
@@randygentry2442 Ahh, well the steering wheel is NOT centered, it is off to the left. This is a two seater, but for frame of reference, the Carter SuperWheels is classified as a "lawn kart", (IE it's small), plus my son is pretty tall for his age. Part 1 and 2 show it more clearly.
@randygentry2442
3 жыл бұрын
@@TexasNEV 👍
@anishnattamai8801
3 жыл бұрын
Does it have regenerative braking?
@TexasNEV
3 жыл бұрын
This particular model of motor and speed controller do not have this feature. However, given this is a kid's go kart, that level of tech is probably a little out of band for a project like this. :) Maybe the next one?
@anishnattamai8801
3 жыл бұрын
@@TexasNEV oh, I just bought this kit and was wondering what the high level brake and low level brake plugs do? Assumed it meant regenerative braking.
@TexasNEV
3 жыл бұрын
@@anishnattamai8801 I believe the "low level" is just a motor cut off function and "high level" the motor offers some resistance as a breaking effect, but that's just my guess. Note that if you are using the "high level brake" function on a chain system w/ a freewheel sprocket, then it will just spin.
@anishnattamai8801
3 жыл бұрын
@@TexasNEV oh thanks for the info, do you know how to control the high level brake? I see it only has 1 wire in the plug and I have no idea what to do with it.
@TexasNEV
3 жыл бұрын
@@anishnattamai8801 Unfortunately, that makes two of us! Perhaps reaching out to the vendor who sold it to you or maybe someone on this thread knows and can share?
@TexasNEV
4 жыл бұрын
Here is part 1: kzitem.info/news/bejne/lmaZ4IN9a2Wrpqg Here is part 3: kzitem.info/news/bejne/ta6Mq3V8jqCQnaw
@anishnattamai8801
4 жыл бұрын
I'd get a smaller sprocket, i can hit 27mph on 1800watt 48v motor and my go kart is literally made of wood and a dining table chair, I think our sprocket is 35 teeth.
@TexasNEV
4 жыл бұрын
If you watch the series, I tried a 40 tooth, not enough torque, poor acceleration and too much heat. I got the same top speed with a 40 as I did with the 50 that is currently on there now. Top speed with the 50 is 34. I would venture to guess that a steel frame with 20s worth of nissan leaf batteries weighs a tad bit more than your wooden chair rider. :)
@anishnattamai8801
4 жыл бұрын
@@TexasNEV nice!!
@srqcrna
3 жыл бұрын
Wow!!! What AH is your battery, I’m assuming it’s 72v?
@TexasNEV
3 жыл бұрын
It's actually been upgraded since the video. Now it's an 87.6 volt lithium iron phosphate battery at 18 amp hours. The go kart is currently for sale on eBay. My son has outgrown its time to build the next bigger better thing. It runs perfectly and I will stand behind it and provide free tech support for 90 days. www.texasnev.com
@Bigdaddy-Donkyking
4 жыл бұрын
Go power sports are good but check out bmi karts there great
@kart_irl867
4 жыл бұрын
That's where me and my dad got some parts from
@kart_irl867
4 жыл бұрын
There great
@JuanMartinez-dy5un
3 жыл бұрын
Looks more like 48v
@TexasNEV
3 жыл бұрын
Umm no. Check out part "4 of 3" entitled "I'm so smart I'm stupid".
@TexasNEV
4 жыл бұрын
Not sure why this didn't upload in HD when the first one did.. Maybe it was a file size thing..
@TexasNEV
4 жыл бұрын
Nevermind.. I guess it just took time to process.
@kart_irl867
4 жыл бұрын
Kinda don't need to mention that...😐😑😏
@MichaelWittmann464
3 жыл бұрын
72v3000w? My 48v1500w goes way faster and bretter
@TexasNEV
3 жыл бұрын
Please share your design so we can all benefit.
@Kroukez
3 жыл бұрын
на 3 киловатта что-то как-то не тянет
@crispysocksss
3 жыл бұрын
that is really slow for that kind of money
@TexasNEV
3 жыл бұрын
Regarding speed, you have to watch part "4 of 3".. lol.. Electric go karts, scooters, light ev's, they are all expensive compared to gas. Part 1 explains the motive.
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