Introducing a stunning 3D model of a Stirling engine that not only showcases the principles of thermodynamics but also features dynamic movement! This intricately designed model consists of multiple parts, each available in a variety of vibrant colors, allowing you to customize the look of your engine to suit your style.
Key Features:
- Dynamic Movement: Watch the engine come to life as it operates smoothly with real mechanical motion.
- Modular Design: Comprised of several interlocking parts, including the cylinder, piston, flywheel, and base, each crafted for easy assembly and disassembly.
- Color Customization: Choose from a palette of colors for each component, enabling you to create a unique and personalized model.
- Educational Insight: Perfect for demonstrations or educational purposes, this model provides a hands-on experience of how Stirling engines work.
Assembly instructions:
General disclaimer: I useed a flat screwdriver to open up some of the holes that came out a bit too small.
- Connect the cylinder cover to the back of the base (Push fit)
- Connect the counterweights, piston, crankrod, crosshead, slider as seen in the pictures. The smallest pin is the piston pin, the second smallest (middle size) pin's ends are connected to the counterweights (glue).
- Connect the flywheel bracket to the base (glue) and connect the ‘bearing’ support (no actual bearings are used) by pushing it in the bracket as seen in the pictures.
- Connect the flywheel (flat side towards the base) with glue to the end of the (longest) rod. This rod is glued to the center hole of the counterweight.
- Remove aaaaaallllll the supports from the heat exchanger (I know, it's a pain…, but I didn't want to change the design so that it required no supports, it looks more like a heat exchanger now).
- Connect the black pins to the base (push fit) with the flat side to the inside.
- Push the heat exchanger onto the pins.
- Place the heat exchanger piston into the heat exchanger and glue the end to the crosshead.
- Spin the flywheel!
Wouter
