Monday, November 18, 2013

PISTON ASSEMBLY

Here is a preliminary assembly of our engine model. Currently, there are three 'pistons' controlled by one shaft. 


In the near future, we will create piston heads to attach on the end of the beams and create some sort of enclosure. We are still undecided if we want to 3D print the enclosure or layer acrylic. Either way, the enclosure will not be completely closed. This way, viewers can see the pistons in motion. 
Being able to see the pistons in motion makes the system much more interesting. Allowing each component to be in the open is impossible to do in a combustion engine, so our model gives a unique perspective to this concept.




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