Transparent Steam Engine (3D Printed)

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  • @sthomas6369
    @sthomas6369 2 роки тому +673

    You could create a "C" bracket that goes from lid to lid that clips over the ends of the cylinder to hold them in place.

    • @exoc1
      @exoc1 2 роки тому +29

      My exact thought, glue isnt always the answer. :)

    • @lauridsd
      @lauridsd 2 роки тому +4

      I would add a flange to the end of the cylinder and the rim of the cap that allows them to be clamped or bolted together.

    • @benholroyd5221
      @benholroyd5221 2 роки тому +2

      or make at atmospheric engine, and let the vacuum suck it in place

    • @Crazymoniker
      @Crazymoniker 2 роки тому +24

      Or a zip tie.
      Every engineering problem can be fixed with duct tape, zip ties, WD-40, a hammer, and an oxy-acetylene cutting torch.

    • @cofa4011
      @cofa4011 2 роки тому

      There you go ;)

  • @JoelCreates
    @JoelCreates 2 роки тому +420

    Now I want to see you 3d print a steam whistle

  • @marsgizmo
    @marsgizmo 2 роки тому +190

    Wonderful project! 👏😌

    • @arvalfe
      @arvalfe 2 роки тому +1

      Love you’re videos

    • @Maninawig
      @Maninawig Рік тому +2

      Now I know why I was sent this video. Thanks Mars.

  • @xbxb
    @xbxb 2 роки тому

    Your Channel/Videos is so underrated. Very fun and informative to watch!

  • @gabidonadel
    @gabidonadel 2 роки тому +96

    Video idea: create a 3d printed DC motor to use as a pump for one of your rockets, which would allow you to explain a bunch of different physics concepts, maybe a DC motor with Bell electromagnets

  • @knolo12
    @knolo12 2 роки тому +419

    Video Idea! Steam Powered Radial Engine!! I would love to see how it would work and I know you can do it!

    • @nugget5205
      @nugget5205 2 роки тому +5

      and with an actual boiler this time, not just a pressure cooker lol

    • @edwinvanderhulst7703
      @edwinvanderhulst7703 2 роки тому +1

      You mean like what I suggested two days ago??

    • @joselizarraga9508
      @joselizarraga9508 2 роки тому +1

      @@edwinvanderhulst7703 ouz wq

    • @duelpistolbro3175
      @duelpistolbro3175 2 роки тому +1

      I forsee a 3d printer in this mans future

    • @knolo12
      @knolo12 2 роки тому

      @@duelpistolbro3175 I wish haha

  • @ricardopadilla2
    @ricardopadilla2 2 роки тому +48

    For a next video, how about building a ramjet engine using some kind of compressor or fan to accelerate the intake air to high speed?
    Love your work!🤩

  • @georgeblack589
    @georgeblack589 2 роки тому +2

    Fun project! I always enjoy your videos, you always have a creative solution to thorny problems.
    You can get much better performance from your engine if you lubricate it. Steam engines used hydrophilic oils that would actually be carried by the steam into the cylinders. If I recall correctly, animal fats (tallow) are particularly suited. The engine will also perform poorly when cold and uninsulated. You'll lose tons of power because it's all used up when the steam condenses back into water in the cold cylinders. Harvesting more of the steam's energy as it expands gives you the most efficiency (compound engines do this using cylinders of varying bores, high pressure cylinders have smaller bores than low pressure cylinders after them).

  • @Project-Air
    @Project-Air 2 роки тому +1190

    How many types of engines have you now built, Joel? 😂 Great vid!

  • @Backyard.Ballistics
    @Backyard.Ballistics 2 роки тому +238

    Using alcohol in a steam engine sounds like something I would suggest💣🔥

    • @grandvalleyproductions9422
      @grandvalleyproductions9422 2 роки тому +3

      Have you heard of NAPTHA locomotives!

    • @gameyord7182
      @gameyord7182 2 роки тому

      I would too 😂😂😂

    • @Anonymouzor
      @Anonymouzor 2 роки тому +5

      that just sounds so ridiculously dangerous and fun at the same time, as it boils at a lower temperature does that mean you can get higher pressures?

    • @draco5991rep
      @draco5991rep 2 роки тому +1

      @@Anonymouzor yeah but the temperature will increase with the pressure and ultimately lead to a spontaneous combustion because the ethanol is lighting itself up, wich would be very very dangerous. Since it is hard to controll this system so that this doesn't happen, I would not recommend to try this at home.

    • @jerichojoe307
      @jerichojoe307 2 роки тому

      @@draco5991rep it was a joke dude. You didn't see that he had a bomb and fire at the end of the comment. Everyone knows that this would cause a catastrophic explosion. SMH just about every one of the comments related to this were sarcastic not serious.

  • @playstation8779
    @playstation8779 2 роки тому

    When you said keep going my boy it made me smile. Because as a fellow engineer I understand how good it feels to succeed

  • @hinduwarrior123
    @hinduwarrior123 2 роки тому +1

    Amazing channel! Really fond of your narration and innovation! Lots of good wishes from the Indian Himalayas!

  • @hacknaomais
    @hacknaomais 2 роки тому +516

    Video idea: Since you've never done anything that flies, why not make one of da vinci's flying machines.
    Tomatoes are disgusting!

    • @integza
      @integza  2 роки тому +15

      Congratulations, you just won a 3D printer! Send me your info (Name, Address, Zip code, Phone Number) to integza@gmail.com.

    • @hacknaomais
      @hacknaomais 2 роки тому +1

      ​@@integza Feito

    • @hakatackagaming4634
      @hakatackagaming4634 2 роки тому +4

      congrats on ur 3d printer man.

    • @nazarderkach9320
      @nazarderkach9320 Рік тому +3

      @@integza Maybe you could try to 3D print a triple expansion engine?

    • @milesmcallister8542
      @milesmcallister8542 Рік тому +1

      @@integza you sound like a bot

  • @Sorrentino_Gianni
    @Sorrentino_Gianni 2 роки тому +19

    VIDEO IDEA
    Produce biodiesel from used cooking oil and propel a rocket loaded with tomatoes to infinity and beyond! 🍅🍅🍅

  • @scrapwomblecreatives6944
    @scrapwomblecreatives6944 2 роки тому

    very nice mate, Merry Christmas all the best to you and your sister

  • @vikingsofvintageaudio7470
    @vikingsofvintageaudio7470 Рік тому

    What a nice little video, much appreciated!

  • @jrdg
    @jrdg 2 роки тому +163

    Video Idea: I would love to see projects done with recicled/scrapped electronics so people like me that lives in countries where getting some products/materials is expensive or impossible can learn and do projects from your videos! :)

    • @tarirochimutopo1210
      @tarirochimutopo1210 2 роки тому +6

      I second you on that

    • @Stipopedia
      @Stipopedia 2 роки тому +11

      While we're at it, let's make this the most liked comment so this guy gets a 3d printer

    • @shadowhunterevil8214
      @shadowhunterevil8214 2 роки тому +5

      No, we need the Styropyro x Integza collabo! Crazed Laser Maniac x Crazed Tomato Hating Rocket Maniac!

    • @abcdfg2102
      @abcdfg2102 Рік тому +1

      (No hate but)How did you hot a pc?or a Phone?

    • @chuck-echeese6706
      @chuck-echeese6706 Рік тому +1

      No the real collab we need is Tom Stanton, Styropyro and of course Integza! Engines, lasers, and rockets!

  • @autumnrain7626
    @autumnrain7626 2 роки тому +43

    Ive been watching you for a while now Integza, and I just wanna say its awesome to see how much the production quality of your channel has gone up! Loving it man keep it up

  • @sheikrahaman8841
    @sheikrahaman8841 2 роки тому +1

    Would love to see a second steam engine video only this time print a liquid escape valve to when the liquid cools it returns to the pot making it a closed system!

  • @keremkamitoglu6099
    @keremkamitoglu6099 2 роки тому +1

    Hey Integza, steam jet ejector for vacuum generation is one of the most interesting devices I encounter in the industry which has no rotating component but has a unique geometry that allows it to generate vacuum. Can you make a video about them. Maybe modeling and printing different geometries and comparing the vacuum generated would be interesting!

  • @bozothejew4850
    @bozothejew4850 2 роки тому +62

    Video idea: have a steam propeller engine for a model airplane(to have it portable use the hydrogen and potassium permanganate mixture, and they could get mixed using syringes injecting the mixture. You could use the same method as you did for the Devil's Toothpaste Rocket Engine that was mounted on the skateboard?)

    • @YoutubeCclips
      @YoutubeCclips 2 роки тому +1

      @integza if this person doesn't get top comment I still want to see you make something similar this.

  • @nolangreene4800
    @nolangreene4800 2 роки тому +61

    Video idea: It'd be neat if you created a methane powered internal combustion engine, and then power it with methane derived from decomposed tomatoes/another source [as noted by Dan] or something like that.

    • @greerbriggs8421
      @greerbriggs8421 2 роки тому +1

      I ran a 2 stroke off ethanol I made once, it's very posible

    • @danb4275
      @danb4275 2 роки тому

      I suspect the acidity of tomatoes would make methane production (or any other decomposition) difficult.

    • @nolangreene4800
      @nolangreene4800 2 роки тому

      @@danb4275 Yeah that may be so, but that was mostly a joke in reference to his distaste for them. Maybe he could make it from another source... or just buy some to cut some of the trouble.

  • @giuliodetti6631
    @giuliodetti6631 2 роки тому +1

    You can get more pressure without changing the boiler. Just superheat the steam coming from the pressure pot by passing It through a coil that your heat up with a Torch, or that more generally passes through something hotter than 100°C

  • @rattatoui2654
    @rattatoui2654 2 роки тому +3

    You should try and make an engine that runs off of a weight on a line attached to a gear ratio along with the steam engine idea, just to give it a little kickstart and help it run better while under load.

  • @lassefiedler3542
    @lassefiedler3542 2 роки тому +60

    Now that you have a steam engine, wouldn’t it be cool to make a little steam powered car? Or a locomotive?

  • @That_One_Guy_In_A_Band
    @That_One_Guy_In_A_Band 2 роки тому +19

    Hi, steam locomotive engineer here, and I noticed that while your steam engine does work, it's quite inefficient, and has some potentially fatal errors. First of all, there's water in the cylinder, and this comes from using saturated steam. You could superheat the steam if you wanted, but the most simple solution is to add what are known as drain cocks to the cylinder. Basically, they're valves that you open for the first few strokes of the cycle, to allow the water to drain out. Also, the valve and it's timing, while useful for a simple engine, could benefit from being adjustable. Something like Walschaerts valve gear or Baker valve gear, with a "cutoff" to allow variation in the valve timing, and making the engine more efficient. Also, it seems to leak steam everywhere... I don't have a solution for that one, so just go with your gut on that problem. One thing I'd definitely suggest is getting a dedicated model boiler, like a Wilesco or a Mamod unit. Hope this helps!

    • @DeeEhm
      @DeeEhm 2 роки тому +2

      I also noticed that there were no piston rings on the piston. With the heated steam, I'm wondering how much blowby he was getting with everything expanding. Though the cylinder doesn't seem to hold much pressure so rings would pose an issue. You would need to solve the issue with containing pressure or design a piston that uses a lubricant as a seal rather than a mechanical seal.
      Like the rocket engine, you should try to measure useful work of this engine and then tune it as Mike G suggests.

    • @kingsummit5310
      @kingsummit5310 2 роки тому +1

      @@DeeEhm graphite is an excenent dry lubricant, although I don't know about it's efficiency in a very wet environment. Maybe something to consider?

    • @liveen
      @liveen 2 роки тому +4

      this comment section is filled with people I admire

    • @ethanproctor6695
      @ethanproctor6695 2 роки тому +2

      I don't think he was trying to make the best one he could, he just wanted to have some fun.

    • @ethanproctor6695
      @ethanproctor6695 2 роки тому +2

      @@kingsummit5310 graphite gains a lot of friction in water. It turns into a thick paste as well.

  • @SUPPASK8A
    @SUPPASK8A 2 роки тому

    Machined one of these in college as a project. Might have to try and print one now

  • @OmeedNOuhadi
    @OmeedNOuhadi Рік тому

    Thank you for sharing!

  • @perlsackhd3957
    @perlsackhd3957 2 роки тому +33

    I'd love to see a second stage to this making a compound Engine.
    To improve the efficiency you could try to improve the seals.

  • @luizfigueira1008
    @luizfigueira1008 2 роки тому +158

    you can transform a fog machine to make high pressure steam. I already put instead of fog liquid, water. I've already tried this and it really works because the machine has a mini water pump that generates a considerable pressure and when the liquid goes to the heater it boils instantly which almost triples the original pressure

    • @volvo09
      @volvo09 2 роки тому +18

      Just use distilled water if you do this,. Or you'll clog your boiler tube with minerals.

    • @astratiger1
      @astratiger1 2 роки тому +5

      You are using it like a flash boiler.

    • @JWQweqOPDH
      @JWQweqOPDH Рік тому +3

      Fluid doesn't flow to higher pressures. For example, in a liquid rocket the fuel pumps generate all the pressure of the exhaust, the combustion in the combustion chamber just increases volumetric flow rate.

    • @Abnorlmally
      @Abnorlmally 10 місяців тому

      neat

    • @Fanwithnblades
      @Fanwithnblades 9 місяців тому

      How?

  • @camclassified8017
    @camclassified8017 2 роки тому

    If you make the piston bigger it may help because you need less supply pressure but more volume of steam.
    Another great video 👍

  • @UnitSe7en
    @UnitSe7en 2 роки тому

    To keep the caps on without glue: A c-shaped bar (3d print it) that runs lengthways the cylinder with the folded ends holding the whole thing together.

  • @ilirianjakupi7762
    @ilirianjakupi7762 2 роки тому +6

    Can you 3d print sth. to genereate electricity from ocean waves (you could try it in a water container with artificial waves)

  • @Built_IRL
    @Built_IRL 2 роки тому +98

    When I said your channel was picking up steam, this... isn't what I meant haha.
    I'm not complaining though - this is great!

  • @samloose7526
    @samloose7526 Місяць тому +1

    the asdf spin off... brilliant :)

  • @OmeedNOuhadi
    @OmeedNOuhadi Рік тому

    Wow, that was really cool! 👍

  • @vaglan1891
    @vaglan1891 2 роки тому +8

    Maybe you could make a potato cannon with alcohol Mr Inetzga!!!😉🙈

  • @cmoore8658
    @cmoore8658 2 роки тому +56

    I'd love to see a triple expansion steam engine, or steam turbine after this! Maybe even poweing a small boat if possible?

  • @karansuryak6467
    @karansuryak6467 2 роки тому +1

    Your video has really entertainment us, keep fun in the videos.

  • @wisdomameh8389
    @wisdomameh8389 2 роки тому

    Your really good at replicating engines, I'd like to see what engines made firstly by you would look like, like the Wright brothers.

  • @birdguy05761
    @birdguy05761 2 роки тому +7

    Love your videos! Technically two video ideas; First make a parabolic mirror reflector, Second use said reflector to power a solar powered heat engine (similar to your steam engine but modified in a few key ways) to go from sun to motion with very few steps!!!

    • @mountaintopmakers
      @mountaintopmakers 2 роки тому +3

      UPPPP this one would be sweet!!!

    • @bonniefowler6813
      @bonniefowler6813 2 роки тому +3

      This would be cool to learn about!

    • @LDSG_A_Team
      @LDSG_A_Team 2 роки тому +1

      Bonus points if it's a Nitinol engine

    • @birdguy05761
      @birdguy05761 2 роки тому

      @@LDSG_A_Team True that! hard to make but not expensive

  • @AxelDayton
    @AxelDayton 2 роки тому +45

    Integza! I've spent the last 8 months trying to design the world's first 4 stroke compressed air engine, an I finally have one that works! The problem is it runs like crap and is less efficient than a 2 stroke alternative! I challenge you to improve it!

    • @dr.jonatasbernardes6664
      @dr.jonatasbernardes6664 2 роки тому

      UPPPPPPPPPPPP Great idea!

    • @pubz2288
      @pubz2288 2 роки тому +1

      How do you even do that?there’s only 2 cycles with pressured air

    • @AxelDayton
      @AxelDayton 2 роки тому +3

      @@pubz2288 You have a separate camshaft with a 2:1 ratio that opens the valve every other stroke, just like a car engine

    • @HaraldSangvik
      @HaraldSangvik 2 роки тому

      @@AxelDayton But why? No need for compression cycles in a steam engine.

    • @dav1dsm1th
      @dav1dsm1th 2 роки тому +4

      You improve it by making it a two stroke - air doesn't explode, so there's no point having a compression/ignition cycle. You've invented something that automatically has half the efficiency (your 2:1 camshaft is the clue).

  • @Bianchi77
    @Bianchi77 11 місяців тому

    Nice info, thank you:)

  • @snazzycat
    @snazzycat 2 роки тому +34

    As a businessman, I respect the effort to return to the classics. However, I would recommend producing a better steam production device, to hopefully make the system more mobile.

  • @PhotoGraphees
    @PhotoGraphees 2 роки тому +4

    You can 3d print RC boat

  • @sidd7727
    @sidd7727 2 роки тому +16

    Video idea: seeing your interest in engines i cant help but think of a transparent gas turbine engine. Try it please.

    • @willappleton
      @willappleton 2 роки тому +1

      hows about using a Nalgene bottle as it can sustain tonnes of pressure

  • @steprockmedia
    @steprockmedia 2 роки тому

    Total off topic: your lighting in these vids is excellent.

  • @jeremialodpinnen788
    @jeremialodpinnen788 Рік тому

    wonderful project

  • @Moparornocar74
    @Moparornocar74 2 роки тому +3

    I'm so happy I found this channel! You've definitely earned a new subscriber here

  • @Romanetics
    @Romanetics 2 роки тому +7

    Create a Turboshaft Jet-Engine with a small Helicopter-blade, to measure how much force you can produce, or maybe take off.

  • @melvinmcfly4498
    @melvinmcfly4498 2 роки тому +2

    Idea: you could also make a steam generator similar to those found in doble steam cars, that way you can make more consistent and longer lasting power.

  • @sarumasrat2659
    @sarumasrat2659 10 місяців тому

    Your videos are so cool and I love your videos ❤

  • @3Drcnc
    @3Drcnc 2 роки тому +10

    You should definitely try making a stirling engine. Almost like a steam engine but it runs on air contracting and expanding because of temperature. And you liked engines, right? Great video!

    • @zaccapotatoes7130
      @zaccapotatoes7130 2 роки тому +3

      I'm pretty sure he already has... But good idea anyways!

    • @edoardobonfante753
      @edoardobonfante753 2 роки тому +1

      He has already done it

    • @3Drcnc
      @3Drcnc 2 роки тому +3

      He kind of did but I meant like the ones you can just put on a cup of warm water and they start turning.

  • @effyourtube
    @effyourtube 2 роки тому +44

    Video Idea: Take a page out of real steam engine history and attach a second, low pressure, piston to this one’s exhaust to scavenge the remaining power.
    Titanic used this plus a steam turbine and that worked well for 100% of it’s operational life.

    • @kayrunjaavice1421
      @kayrunjaavice1421 2 роки тому +6

      i heard it never needed maintinence once. insane!

    • @tobiashegemann1811
      @tobiashegemann1811 2 роки тому +2

      Titanics operational life isn't a high bar to beat

    • @randomname4726
      @randomname4726 2 роки тому +1

      @@tobiashegemann1811 thatsthejoke.jpg

    • @kwoshent0
      @kwoshent0 2 роки тому

      I mean, Titanic only operated for a couple of days on its maiden voyage, right?

  • @arnaudbieber6144
    @arnaudbieber6144 2 роки тому

    love your video bro i understand so good who system work ;) thanks

  • @daveanon4053
    @daveanon4053 2 роки тому +1

    A future Idea - Making use of all your previous projects to do a Over the top fun video about the Destruction of the Hated Tomato . in which you use the previous projects as a way of destroying the unloved red fruit. maybe a good way to start off the 2022 period.

  • @charlieflockhart2203
    @charlieflockhart2203 2 роки тому +9

    I'd love to see you build/ 3D print an entire steam locomotive, incorporating your cylinder/ engine

  • @dreadnaught9226
    @dreadnaught9226 2 роки тому +35

    Integza, longer videos please. Watching them is a constant reminder of how much we hate tomatoes and it's an escape from their disgusting grip.

  • @Moslef
    @Moslef 4 місяці тому

    explains a lot, thanks for the video.
    i would love to have a 3D printer!!!

  • @KuletXCore
    @KuletXCore 2 роки тому +3

    2:42 goddamn this takes me back.
    Good ol' ASDFMovie

  • @nt4988
    @nt4988 2 роки тому +30

    I'd like to see an opposed piston engine, as I've only seen a few pictures of them & want to see you explain them to everyone. I'm not sure if you could engineer a steam version, but I certainly think It'd be an interesting project.

    • @haraldsoderlund1142
      @haraldsoderlund1142 2 роки тому

      Cool idea :)

    • @Rich77UK
      @Rich77UK 2 роки тому +1

      Good idea. I too have seen them where it looks like the pistons will collide in the centre of the block. Good idea.

    • @madeintexas3d442
      @madeintexas3d442 2 роки тому +1

      Check out the channel Kurzey he made a compressed air opposed piston engine and his videos are great.

    • @thundercrowz
      @thundercrowz 2 роки тому +1

      3d printed car

  • @GhostsniperAus
    @GhostsniperAus 2 роки тому +4

    You need to superheat the steam as it comes out of the pressure cooker, so you get dry steam, it will also increase your pressure as well. Run it thru a copper coil with a gas flame heating it.

  • @abeltemboamazingmachines5688

    Amazing project of making steam engine i think i should give a comment and like for this thanks for your ideas

  • @whoever6458
    @whoever6458 Рік тому

    You could always add a little sewing machine oil to the cylinder to reduce the friction and that would probably make it so that it's less likely to jam or blow one end of the cylinder off.

  • @AshleyJColeman
    @AshleyJColeman 2 роки тому +3

    I would love to see how much power you could generate with that. Even if its a low efficiency of 1%, gives you something to try and beat in future versions!

  • @No1sonuk
    @No1sonuk 2 роки тому +16

    6:20 You could have made the base come up at the ends of the cylinder to hold the end caps in and still be able to dismantle it.

  • @MarkSeve
    @MarkSeve 2 роки тому

    Glass for a whoosh bottle. A 'working' steam engine from 3d printed parts, nice job.

  • @markumoeder
    @markumoeder 6 місяців тому

    These guy’s are making the prototypes in plastic and in the future there might be the perfect plans available,even metal 3D printer’s that just change’s the whole world.

  • @theslaygamer1784
    @theslaygamer1784 2 роки тому +14

    Idea: make a powerfull enought steam engine to drive an rc car or so, with stearing and forvard/backwards gears and controll it via the remote. (for any improvements leave a comment)

    • @aurimasb1732
      @aurimasb1732 2 роки тому +1

      Candle powered RC car :O

    • @theslaygamer1784
      @theslaygamer1784 2 роки тому

      @@aurimasb1732 I don't think a candle can generate enought heat, but some electrical heater could do the job.

    • @aurimasb1732
      @aurimasb1732 2 роки тому +1

      Increase amount of candles hehe

  • @jonathans.972
    @jonathans.972 2 роки тому +12

    As user C Moore mentioned, a steam turbine would be great! Just to see how much power you can harness from a particular heat source. Either run a driveshaft directly to a vehicle or turn it into electricity with a generator. Messing with the drive shaft gearing or the shape of the turbine blades could be fun trial and error.

  • @daccuiz
    @daccuiz 2 роки тому

    nice engine bro!!

  • @erronmartins2182
    @erronmartins2182 6 місяців тому

    Great work.🎉

  • @starplatinum329
    @starplatinum329 2 роки тому +3

    I'm not 100% sure how you'd do it, but a steam or compessed air powered plane/ flying machine would be a really cool concept to try to make

  • @joshduff8000
    @joshduff8000 2 роки тому +3

    I think The Napier Deltic engine would be a cool 3d printing project for you! I’ve always wanted to see one built! Thanks for all your awesome content!

  • @displeased-cat
    @displeased-cat 2 роки тому

    This just reminded me that i always wanted to build an RC Steam Engine Boat es kid... i never had the materials and skills, but maybe i could do it if the engines are printable

  • @johanneskjeldsen7227
    @johanneskjeldsen7227 2 роки тому +46

    Video idea: Build an steam engine with four or more cylinders and a crank shaft, and messure how many horsepower it makes and perhaps make a vehicle out of it ;)
    P. S. Keep up the good work:) love your videos:):)

    • @Some_danish_guy
      @Some_danish_guy 10 місяців тому +3

      never knew a person could fit so many '':)'' in one comment.

    • @saltsunandtimestorage6663
      @saltsunandtimestorage6663 6 місяців тому +1

      maybe the real problem of steam cars is efficiency and water recovery. so i presume they'd need high steam pressure at first. it's better to have a steam air-compressor etc... compressed air'd be good to recover water also.

    • @saltsunandtimestorage6663
      @saltsunandtimestorage6663 6 місяців тому +1

      @enriqueamaya3883 it isn't religion. it's a science question.

  • @TechnicallyAnEngineer
    @TechnicallyAnEngineer 2 роки тому +10

    I'd be interesting in a video specifically focused on how you make the pistons in these projects and the tricks you've found most effective to creating as close to air-tight 3d printed piston systems. It would be super cool to see if you could calculate their efficiencies too.

  • @Cea_VR
    @Cea_VR 2 роки тому +34

    Would love to see you attempt a 3D printed Ornithopter powered with a 3D printed engine of your choice!

  • @briancopper1284
    @briancopper1284 Рік тому

    Looking forward to the new 3-D printer OMG I would like to get to print a steam engine myself but would like to 3-D print a steam pot that can make it its own steam and boil its own water and have it on a cool toy car now that’s some fun 🤩

  • @BADALICE
    @BADALICE Рік тому

    Yes, it's pretty d*mn cool.
    I would like to see the exhaust vented.

  • @mr.engineear0987
    @mr.engineear0987 2 роки тому +13

    You should 3D print a quasiturbine engine and make it compressor powered to see how efficient it is.

  • @pepe123884
    @pepe123884 2 роки тому +5

    I would suggest making a TOMATO throwing trebuchet powered by rocket engine !!! if you are able to make it ofc....

  • @mikeconnery4652
    @mikeconnery4652 8 місяців тому

    Nice build

  • @AmpHibious
    @AmpHibious 2 роки тому

    as a fan 3d printing, and aerodynamics, I'm most interested to see what you do when it comes to designing a glider :) if i had a challenge for you i think it would be cool to see you come up with an omni directional wind mil that can charge devices. and be, kind of... portable ;p

  • @MrRailroadrunner
    @MrRailroadrunner 2 роки тому +12

    Glad to see it worked! If I may make a few small suggestions, some O-rings, grease, and a O-ring on the piston rod and the cylinder head (packing gland). That's where this engine is likely losing efficiency. Also some cylinder cocks (valves to drain condensed steam from the cylinder) may help, as you can see the water start to build up in the steam test.

    • @Ulious
      @Ulious 2 роки тому

      I was wondering what the valves were called that drained the water, thanks

  • @MrGTAfan93
    @MrGTAfan93 2 роки тому +4

    I would love to see some type of RC vehicle with a jet or steam engine!

  • @mjstow
    @mjstow 2 роки тому

    You deserve a million subscribers, and more.

  • @WillYouVid
    @WillYouVid Рік тому

    I used to have a hard time with the acted-up "don't care about understanding the phenomena, I'm only in it for burning things" attitude that I seem to perceive in your videos, but you really do a great job. If yoou had explained a bit more the equation you showed I think I would have subscribed :P

  • @jussitamminen1676
    @jussitamminen1676 2 роки тому +9

    Video idea: I think the natural continuation from steam engine is to build a Stirling engine. Those are much more interesting than steam engines, but quite as easy to build. Furthermore, there is at least three main types of Stirling engines to choose from.

  • @Madnessnunky
    @Madnessnunky 2 роки тому +10

    I also would like to see this steam engine improved. As many other comments suggest, O-rings would be an automatic improvement, especially with the low pressures you're working with. Too much pressure is leaking out of both the piston chambers and the valve. At 3-4 times the pressure, waste wouldn't be such a big deal, but losing half of such a small input is kindof rough lol.
    Friction would be a big problem with o rings so it might necessitate looking at alternative seals... Like in modern engines, solid piston rings are a thing so 3d printing a "soft spring" could do better than a rubber ring in theory. Plus it'd center the piston up so less jiggle would be present.
    Another change could be to move the valve onto a lower portion of the cylinder to help evacuate condensed water while maintaining visibility for the sweet transparency effect to be maintained.

  • @TheFlyingCody
    @TheFlyingCody 2 роки тому

    You could use this concept of printing the engine from plastic to build a steam powered piston-propeller driven airplane if you can figure out how to lighten the steam production mechanism. You could try just a metal cylinder with candles underneath maybe. I have a feeling just using a steam jet to power the plane would probably be more efficient, though.

  • @sheevpalpatine3351
    @sheevpalpatine3351 2 роки тому +1

    Look up the Doble steam cars. They generated steam in about 90 seconds by using a containment vessel that used copper tubes that were heated up. Basically instead of boiling a large amount of water at once Doble steam cars flash boiled small amounts of water quickly. The idea was to have the water pass through the tubes and have the heat of gasoline heat up the tubes and turn the water to superheated steam. Jay Leno explains this. It’s kind of how tankless water heaters work but it’s much more powerful

  • @dziqbardzozly
    @dziqbardzozly 2 роки тому +5

    It's always nice to see when
    You build an engine that works pretty much as expected.

  • @bauer5359
    @bauer5359 2 роки тому +10

    Since you getting into aircrafts how about building a airship that is powered by an engine turning a propeller e.g. a two stroke engine powered by a small CO2 tank?
    On a airship you don´t need to worry about weight and lift as much as on a plane because you can just make the body of it bigger.
    And Helium is also pretty easy to get in vast quantities (the one for party balloons).

    • @bauer5359
      @bauer5359 2 роки тому +1

      Of course you could also use hydrogen that you produce by electrolysis but that is a little security risk...
      so it would be perfect for you.

  • @lucagk9420
    @lucagk9420 2 роки тому +1

    Perhaps you could try and combine all of this in to a simple steam powered helicopter or plane? If you could make a radial steam engine that'd be perfect and look so awesome too!!

  • @ucthinhmai7998
    @ucthinhmai7998 Рік тому

    This is so cool

  • @angello9203
    @angello9203 2 роки тому +9

    You should build the entire train

  • @hunterbennett3997
    @hunterbennett3997 2 роки тому +8

    You should try redesigning and building or just making your own version entirely of Nikola Tesla’s peace ray or death ray to melt a tomato. That would be super awesome to see what you could do with that! For anyone that doesn’t know Nikola Tesla tried designing a defense weapon that directed charged particle beams.
    Love your videos!

  • @michal_king478
    @michal_king478 2 роки тому

    amazing. I cant wait to make this for my dad

  • @autoraksakulsongsai501
    @autoraksakulsongsai501 2 роки тому +4

    video idea : you should make a gun and bullet with as much 3d printed part as possible.