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Track Test: Emanuele Micheletti
It's always nice to receive feedback from those who choose and use my products. Today I want to share with you the kind message that Emanuele sent me: Emanuele chose to install KartSkid S pads on his KZ kart to better protect the most exposed areas of the chassis. Specifically, he installed them at the front and center, areas subject to constant impacts, abrasion, and stress during track use. Thanks to this solution, the frame is better protected from abrasions caused by the
Federico Rodighiero
May 11 min read


Track Test: Matteo Zamboni #74 - Polenta e Motori
I want to start this blog — and this new format (which we still need to find a name for 😄) — with a sincere thank you. A heartfelt thank you to Matteo Zamboni. As well as being a brilliant driver (and you only need to glance at today’s lap times to see that straight away), he is, above all, a true motorsport enthusiast. But even more importantly: he’s a really helpful person. We spent a truly wonderful day of testing together, the sort that reminds you why you love this spor
Federico Rodighiero
Apr 264 min read


Installation Instructions for TubeSlim Flexible Protective Covers
1 - Identify the area that needs to be protected 2 - Open TubeSlim and wrap it around the pipe you want to protect 3 - Position the Tube Slim with the holes for the cable ties facing upward 4 - Thread the cable ties through the designated holes 5 - Tighten the clamps to secure the Tube Slim to the frame tube 6 - Cut off the excess part of the cable ties 7 - Tube Slim is ready to protect your frame on the track! All you have to do is focus on riding the perfect lap!
Federico Rodighiero
Mar 301 min read


Prices of 3D-printed kart components: the cost of 3D-printed kart components explained
When I first became interested in karting, one of the biggest challenges was finding high-quality, lightweight, and above all affordable spare parts. In recent years, 3D printing has revolutionized this sector, offering innovative solutions for creating tailor-made, durable, and customized parts. But how much does it really cost to rely on 3D-printed kart components? In this article, I'll tell you everything I've discovered, with a close look at the cost of 3D-printed kart co
Federico Rodighiero
Mar 94 min read


Solutions for finding hard-to-find spare parts for karts
When it comes to karts, passion is always at its peak. But anyone who has ever had to search for a discontinued part for their vehicle knows how frustrating it can be. I myself have spent hours, sometimes days, looking for that spare part that seemed to have disappeared into thin air. Today, I want to share with you some practical and proven solutions for finding kart spare parts without losing your patience. Why is it so difficult to find the right spare parts for karts? It'
Federico Rodighiero
Feb 213 min read


When a simple idea comes to life on the track
One of the best things about my job is this: I don't just ship 3D-printed parts... I ship ideas that end up directly on karts , to help those who, like me, are passionate about this wonderful sport. A few days ago, I received this message from a customer after assembling one of my components: "Hi, I received the parts. Thank you for the gift. Great product. If I may give you some advice: please note that 3.5 mm wide cable ties are needed (for example, I have 2.5 or 4.5 mm on
Federico Rodighiero
Jan 162 min read


3D-printed kart components: performance, protection, and innovation
In the world of karting, every detail makes a difference. This philosophy led to the creation of Rodj Engineering, a project dedicated to the design and manufacture of 3D-printed kart components, designed to improve track performance, reliability, and chassis durability. Rodj Engineering products are developed for amateur and competitive kart drivers, with a practical and results-oriented approach, the result of direct experience on the track and continuous dialogue with driv
Federico Rodighiero
Dec 24, 20252 min read


Temperature Sensor for Karting: My First Prototype
After weeks of design work and bench testing, I’ve finally reached the first prototype of my new temperature sensor for the front wheels of a kart . The idea comes from a real need: having a simple, intuitive, and above all quick-to-install tool, without the hassle of cables and complicated control units. How the sensor works At the heart of the system is an infrared sensor that reads the tire temperature in real time. The data is immediately translated into a multicolor LE
Federico Rodighiero
Nov 16, 20251 min read


First experience on track
On Sunday, October 26, I had my first real experience on the track with my kart, and I want to share some of my immediate impressions. I went to the “Polenta e Motori” track in Vò, a really interesting track for those who want to train seriously: technical, challenging, and perfect for improving your driving style. The circuit alternates between slow corners, where it is essential to be precise and clean in your movements, and faster corners, where you need to find the right
Federico Rodighiero
Nov 10, 20252 min read


3D printing for kart drivers
Thanks to the continuous evolution of additive technologies, 3D printing is gaining prominence in many industrial and research fields, offering unique advantages in terms of design flexibility, rapid prototyping, and product customization. We use 3D printing to manufacture all the components in our catalog, employing different technologies and types of material depending on the performance requirements of each component. One of the most iconic components of our production is
Federico Rodighiero
Oct 19, 20252 min read


Who am I?
Motorsport e stampa 3D: due passioni che porto avanti da oltre dieci anni. Oggi tra moto elettriche stampate e il mio nuovo kart BRM 125, cerco di unire creatività, tecnica e tanto divertimento.
Federico Rodighiero
Sep 18, 20252 min read


How to Make Installing Kart Side Guards Safer and Faster (With a Little Trick)
Smontare le protezioni laterali del kart può essere complicato. Scopri come un componente stampato in 3D rende il montaggio più veloce, sicuro e resistente agli urti.
Federico Rodighiero
Sep 18, 20253 min read
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