Internally Mounted Components - a component or collection of components enclosed completely inside something mounted directly to the chassis.
Brittle Materials - materials that are prone to shattering and/or creating stiff sharp edges upon breaking.
Drivetrain - the motor(s) and motor controller(s) that drive the kart.
Total Drivetrain Output - the total power output in kilowatts of all motors on the drivetrain.
Wiring Harness - a collection of wires and connectors for a specific component or grouping of components.
Remote E-stop - a remotely controlled emergency stop system that can be triggered if the kart becomes unstable.
Physical E-stop - a physical button or switch that can be activated if the kart becomes unstable.
Autonomous Driving - when the kart is being controlled only by the pre-programmed logic contained on the kart.
RC Driving - when the kart is being controlled by a remote controller exterior to the kart.
Deadman Switch - a switch on the remote controller that has a default value of off and must be held in the on state for the kart or controller to function.
Pre-Mapping - utilizing data collected prior to a race start with the intent to use it to compete in the race.