What you will learn
Vehicle architecture, chassis design, steering, braking, ergonomics, drivetrain, fabrication planning, documentation, and design review.
Outcome
Develop a structured understanding of go-kart design, chassis, steering, braking, ergonomics, fabrication planning, and review readiness.
Completion rule
85% watch completion and mentor-reviewed design note.
Session plan
Day 1Introduction to GKDCGKDC Rulebook, Static & Dynamic Events, Cost Documents, Design Spec Sheet, EDR, SPC, Major Changes in GKDC Rulebook, Percy for Design, Getting Started, A Step Closer to Technical Development
135 minDay 2Sales Pitch ChallengeIntroduction to Sales Pitch Challenge, Scoring Stages, Commercial Proposal, Quotation
2 hrDay 3Driver Sitting PostureDriver Sitting Posture, DSS, DFMEA, DVP, DR, EDR, Testing Report, Technical Inspection
2 hrDay 4Rulebook DiscussionGKDC Rulebook, Major Changes in GKDC, Design for Dynamic Events, Working Systems of Kart (EV/CV), Rough Layout of Kart, Rulebook Compliance, Setting your Goals Right.
140 minDay 5Loads on WheelsStatic Load Distribution, Center of Gravity, Lateral Load Transfer
2 hrDay 6Steering GeometrySteering Geometry, Terms Associated with Steering, Steering Design, Steering Effort, Ackerman Steering Geometry, Ackerman Percentage
2 hr