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Engines => Your Own Design => Topic started by: Hagar on May 03, 2017, 06:33:52 PM

Title: Electric V-twin
Post by: Hagar on May 03, 2017, 06:33:52 PM

Hello,

Glad to present you my new creature : a solenoid V-twin engine.
My own design, made from aluminum and brass. A few parts are from machined plastic.
I tried to work on a different look, more fantasy and less industrial. Something that would take place close to my old aunt's classic clock. :Lol:
Finally, it looks like an alien space ship waiting for next take off...

Short data sheet :
-4 stroke cycle : each coil is activated every 2 revolutions.
-It works From 12VDC stabilized current, but feels better on 15VDC.
-Designed not to be a silent thing. As Harley Davidson engines inspired my study, i had to make an engine with a heavy metal sound to sing. That's why solenoid plungers hit the top of their coils to emit a metallic sound. Only when they are on active state.
-Driven via classic mechanical relays, which allow different switches to power on and off.
-Speed is controlled via a full mechanical device. the length of electric power supplied to a coil sets this speed.
-Chassis includes a suspension system to keep the thing on place even at full throttle, though vibrations try to make it walk. :Lol:

I'm very proud to have led this project to life. It helps me to remain the child i should not be now. Think there's also a part of chance.
I'm dreaming of a V12 version (it's possible), but maybe next project should be an IC engine. Dont know yet...

Pictures :

(https://i58.servimg.com/u/f58/12/75/69/86/v-twin10.jpg)

(https://i58.servimg.com/u/f58/12/75/69/86/v-twin11.jpg[img]

[img]https://i58.servimg.com/u/f58/12/75/69/86/v-twin12.jpg)

(https://i58.servimg.com/u/f58/12/75/69/86/v-twin13.jpg)

(https://i58.servimg.com/u/f58/12/75/69/86/v-twin14.jpg)

(https://i58.servimg.com/u/f58/12/75/69/86/v-twin15.jpg)

(https://i58.servimg.com/u/f58/12/75/69/86/v-twin16.jpg)

(https://i58.servimg.com/u/f58/12/75/69/86/v-twin17.jpg)

(https://i58.servimg.com/u/f58/12/75/69/86/v-twin18.jpg)

(https://i58.servimg.com/u/f58/12/75/69/86/v-twin19.jpg)

(https://i58.servimg.com/u/f58/12/75/69/86/v-twin20.jpg)

(https://i58.servimg.com/u/f58/12/75/69/86/v-twin21.jpg)

(https://i58.servimg.com/u/f58/12/75/69/86/v-twin22.jpg)

(https://i58.servimg.com/u/f58/12/75/69/86/v-twin23.jpg)

(https://i58.servimg.com/u/f58/12/75/69/86/v-twin24.jpg)

(https://i58.servimg.com/u/f58/12/75/69/86/v-twin25.jpg)

(https://i58.servimg.com/u/f58/12/75/69/86/v-twin26.jpg)

(https://i58.servimg.com/u/f58/12/75/69/86/v-twin27.jpg)

(https://i58.servimg.com/u/f58/12/75/69/86/v-twin28.jpg)

(https://i58.servimg.com/u/f58/12/75/69/86/v-twin29.jpg)

(https://i58.servimg.com/u/f58/12/75/69/86/v-twin30.jpg)

And a video :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=brVjEhmqU1I

Title: Re: Electric V-twin
Post by: Bluechip on May 03, 2017, 07:10:28 PM

Really nice, my sort of engine. Thanks for showing it.  :ThumbsUp: 

Just the right amount of Solenoid-Punk. Not too little, not too much.

I like it. I like it a lot ....  ;D

Dave

Title: Re: Electric V-twin
Post by: cfellows on May 03, 2017, 10:39:34 PM

Dang, that is one, fine looking engine.  How come I could never come up with something that pretty????  :)

Chuck

Title: Re: Electric V-twin
Post by: b.lindsey on May 04, 2017, 12:31:17 AM

Very unique Hagar and we'll done!!!

Bill

Title: Re: Electric V-twin
Post by: Jo on May 04, 2017, 07:43:39 AM

Very nice  8)

I hope you are going to take it along to a few shows I can see that being a real talking point, especially with the kids  :cartwheel:

Jo

Title: Re: Electric V-twin
Post by: ShopShoe on May 04, 2017, 01:49:15 PM

Very Nice. I like it a lot. The sound is great. You have done a great job with the details in the design of your parts. I haven't thought about suspensions, but your approach does seem to keep it from walking as it runs.

Thank you,

ShopShoe

Title: Re: Electric V-twin
Post by: scc on May 04, 2017, 05:43:29 PM

Intriguing machine and fine workmanship.  Thank you for sharing. :ThumbsUp:

Title: Re: Electric V-twin
Post by: Hagar on May 04, 2017, 10:29:37 PM

Thank you, everybody.
Very glad you like it.

Chuck : you made very beautiful engines. It's when i watched the video about your air powered V8 i decided to build my first engine (this V-twin is the third).

Jo : in GB and USA, shows of small engines exist. But here, in France, i've never heard about something equivalent. Pity... :shrug:
Even people whom i show my "creatures" seem not to be really interested. A lack of iron in french blood ? :embarassed:

Title: Re: Electric V-twin
Post by: sid pileski on May 05, 2017, 01:18:30 AM

Very nice design and execution!

I like the artistic form!

Sid

Title: Re: Electric V-twin
Post by: Zephyrin on May 05, 2017, 08:39:31 AM

Very nice engine, a good runner too, congratulations !
the tuning works great.

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But here, in France, i've never heard about something equivalent. Pity

Yes, we have some model engine shows...