I think you guys are going to like this. Follow the links that will take you to 5 youtube vids. Now, I'm not going to claim that solenoid engines are practical or efficient but they are mechanical marvels when a good machinist builds them. They mimic a piston engine and that's the charm of them.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVHHPEcHtbw&feature=player_detailpage
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJHDz469SbU&feature=player_detailpage
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9a1rgkcm0cA&feature=player_detailpage
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4o-y9ozV_Ss&feature=player_detailpage
This one doesn't require a machine shop..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFpitPUKDls&feature=player_detailpage
Most, if not all of the engines you see in the links use micro switches that take quite an electrical beating. I'm posting a solid state alternative concept for anyone interested, including the boys over at the Home Shop Machinist forum, that will be coming here. The component models are not cast in stone and should be sized for the current draw and operating voltage of the solenoids used.
Enjoy the "Machine Porn". It's guaranteed to please the eyes.
Chris
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVHHPEcHtbw&feature=player_detailpage
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJHDz469SbU&feature=player_detailpage
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9a1rgkcm0cA&feature=player_detailpage
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4o-y9ozV_Ss&feature=player_detailpage
This one doesn't require a machine shop..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFpitPUKDls&feature=player_detailpage
Most, if not all of the engines you see in the links use micro switches that take quite an electrical beating. I'm posting a solid state alternative concept for anyone interested, including the boys over at the Home Shop Machinist forum, that will be coming here. The component models are not cast in stone and should be sized for the current draw and operating voltage of the solenoids used.
Enjoy the "Machine Porn". It's guaranteed to please the eyes.
Chris
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