Thursday 07/03/2019 Weekly blog update

The new engine has been modified. The original 3D printed flywheel was replaced with a custom designed aluminium flywheel.
I have also designed a bracket to hold my position sensor along with a GT2 gear.


Here is a clip of the engine operating.


I have tested the chosen spring that will be used to operate with the position sensor.

I am also preparing for the next phase of my project where I attempt close loop control of the air displacer piston. I plan on using a DC motor fitted with an encoder. The challenge I am facing is converting rotational motion into linear motion. I am exploring three methods of solving this.
Also i will require a motor with a high rpm that will be able to keep up with the power piston.

Slider-Crank mechanism.


Scotch Yoke mechanism.


Cam-Rod mechanism.


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