Peter Holderith published a build for an electric go-kart for around $750, and made improvements to make it more robust and supportive for various riders. (www.thedrive.com)
from yogthos@lemmy.ml to technology@lemmy.ml on 07 Jan 23:40
https://lemmy.ml/post/24544368

The goal is to show that a real go-kart for adults can be built with mail-order parts and basic tools, without cutting, welding, or nonsense.

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Shadow@lemmy.ca on 08 Jan 00:25 next collapse

I bet it’s a ton of fun to drive. A friend had a recumbent trike with a beefy ebike motor on it, was a total blast to drift it around trails.

yogthos@lemmy.ml on 08 Jan 00:41 collapse

yeah that thing looks like a blast

B0rax@feddit.org on 08 Jan 09:22 collapse

You can go a LOT cheaper by using used „hoverboard“ motors and electronics.