Param in the Future Fuels workshopParam ButaniElectrical engineering
Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo
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Future Fuels / Electric vehicles

E-Kart conversion

Control and power system design for an electric go-kart.

My role
Electrical Team Lead
When
January 2026 – April 2026
Focus
Wiring architecture, Motor control, Power systems
Black CAD model of the electric go-kart chassis and body
Dual · three-phase motor system

About the project

As Electrical Team Lead, I designed the control and power systems for an electric go-kart conversion, bringing together the wiring, power conversion, drivetrain, battery pack, and steering system.

Control and power systems

  • Designed the control and power systems for the electric go-kart.
  • Designed the wiring architecture.
  • Integrated a DC-DC converter, BLDC motor controller, dual three-phase motor system, battery pack, and steering system.

CNC machining and fabrication

  • Performed 3-axis CNC milling and fabricated CNC waterjet parts for the go-kart.