Running Lego Engines with Air

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  • @BrickTechnology
    @BrickTechnology  Рік тому +705

    Check out more engine experiments: ua-cam.com/video/IUoZbKFbJo4/v-deo.html

    • @Redh0und
      @Redh0und Рік тому +8

      build a v12 in a sports car

    • @keikosan1354
      @keikosan1354 Рік тому +7

      Sensational

    • @gentleseal1778
      @gentleseal1778 Рік тому +6

      Absolutely pushing the limits to what you can do with lego

    • @SATA_here
      @SATA_here Рік тому +1

      try V8 F1 car

    • @DieenegastXD
      @DieenegastXD Рік тому +1

      cool but how are you so good at this

  • @josephgreeley5569
    @josephgreeley5569 2 роки тому +3187

    As someone who's done a lot of work with steam engines, I am in awe of your air powered motors. I had no idea legos had come so far! The radial engine is especially impressive.

    • @Ajokeiguess
      @Ajokeiguess 2 роки тому +38

      These engine designs have been around for years, I like to use legos to build rc things, like submarines or cars. Or even ships.

    • @RevengeAvenger
      @RevengeAvenger 2 роки тому +27

      Then you get the "Okay bye" I was frustrated. I'm old and this is awesome. Radials have no purpose in something of this scale unless the plan on Lego flying at 15,000+ feet

    • @josephgreeley5569
      @josephgreeley5569 2 роки тому +13

      @@RevengeAvenger Now THAT I would like to see!

    • @Ty_Harts
      @Ty_Harts Рік тому +20

      @@RevengeAvenger Hello I have a question. Why do radial engines have no purpose except in high altitudes? I just did a bit of reading on V engines and why we use them but I still don't fully understand why we wouldn't use engines of another design, like a Y or X. Couldn't someone technically engineer a radial engine with two 12-piston engines firing at opposing times to counteract the forces? I'm not questioning the fact that we use V engines in cars for a purpose, I just want to understand why they are the best option.

    • @dreadowen616
      @dreadowen616 Рік тому +1

      I think they're getting more sophisticated because you can 3D print the legos. That's what i think hmm

  • @adissentingopinion848
    @adissentingopinion848 2 роки тому +1775

    This video has everything. Extreme serial escalation, fully lubricated modded parts, decent mechanical principle teaching moments, immaculate build sequences, totally unhinged (heh) non 90 degree designs, and a radial engine that I was terrified was going to be a wankel, somehow. The car module? The *skid marks*??? Sublime! Animations! Pieces breaking! This is like the epic film genre of Lego builds.

    • @jody024
      @jody024 2 роки тому +105

      And a Cat, dont forget the cat!

    • @stevevernon1978
      @stevevernon1978 2 роки тому +19

      remember, the skid marks were NOT from the engine torque overcoming the grip, it was from the mass of the car overcoming the grip

    • @wilfriedklaebe
      @wilfriedklaebe 2 роки тому +29

      @@jody024 TWO cats!

    • @jhorn64
      @jhorn64 2 роки тому +5

      I love me a good radial engine

    • @harjinatorconstipator8732
      @harjinatorconstipator8732 2 роки тому +7

      Someone made a Lego wankel engine that runs on compressed air.

  • @Volvith
    @Volvith 2 роки тому +840

    3:35 I love how it went from 'sad and struggling piston' to 'mid 20th century German belt-fed machinegun'.
    It really sounds terrifyingly like one, and i love every second of it.
    The engine is cool too i guess. ;)

  • @DeetexSeraphine
    @DeetexSeraphine 9 місяців тому +323

    I don't know what I am more envious of... your Lego collection, or the inquisitive nature of your cats

    • @adriannd
      @adriannd 4 місяці тому +2

      @anuk_editz3757he’s just saying he’s jealous about his collection and his cat

    • @wholesomescience358
      @wholesomescience358 2 місяці тому +2

      Truly that's a great Lego collection

  • @feddyzeddy2148
    @feddyzeddy2148 2 роки тому +27891

    With each video we are getting closer to having a lego rocket sent to space.

    • @Ghajlalalala
      @Ghajlalalala 2 роки тому +524

      I’ll do it, just give me 6 years.

    • @DRVsT303
      @DRVsT303 2 роки тому +205

      *foreshadowing*

    • @Jumbatato
      @Jumbatato 2 роки тому +154

      You got the right idea
      Now we gotta make Lego Elon Musk

    • @4louisMC
      @4louisMC 2 роки тому +87

      Or making an actual working full sized car…

    • @WRPWRE
      @WRPWRE 2 роки тому +10

      i want to see thise happen !!!

  • @Simon-bu4kc
    @Simon-bu4kc 2 роки тому +4128

    the fact that he's getting the engines to vibrate and behave, even slightly sound like their real life counterparts is astonishing

    • @Laembort
      @Laembort 2 роки тому +228

      I certainly could hear my old caddie when the v8 was running.

    • @pazecs
      @pazecs 2 роки тому +170

      well to be fair what he is making is a real life engine just in legos. Just with air instead

    • @jrojassengard2586
      @jrojassengard2586 2 роки тому +60

      Cause there's no difference between the sound of air being pumped and literal explosions

    • @phantomflame0658
      @phantomflame0658 2 роки тому +22

      @Russell Phelan Subaru boxer sound is mostly due to unequal length headers

    • @kaynyaa
      @kaynyaa 2 роки тому +7

      Goes to show just how much force actual engines apply.

  • @OneBiasedOpinion
    @OneBiasedOpinion 2 роки тому +1429

    I love the fact that no matter what the format or fuel is, engines will always have the same kind of sounds when they operate.

    • @Mibris
      @Mibris 2 роки тому +92

      Especially the V6 in this video would make me believe that there was an actual car if I had to close my eyes.

    • @RCP-1136
      @RCP-1136 2 роки тому +41

      Noise is always a byproduct and therefore inefficiency. Electric motors being silent tells a lot about their efficiency.

    • @RCP-1136
      @RCP-1136 2 роки тому +8

      Noise is always a byproduct and therefore inefficiency. Electric motors being silent tells a lot about their efficiency.

    • @zoutewand
      @zoutewand 2 роки тому +49

      @@RCP-1136 it's sounds nice tho

    • @ConfusedRaccoon
      @ConfusedRaccoon 2 роки тому +13

      The sound from the dual cylinder reminded me of Sebulba's podracer from Star Wars Episode 1. That chug chug chug chug is a sound I'll remember for life.

  • @xXDiver12Xx
    @xXDiver12Xx 10 місяців тому +81

    As a machine mechanic, i got very impressed with the complexity and the sound is nice. Amazing work there.

  • @Jinxman729
    @Jinxman729 Рік тому +3554

    As a mechanic, I can almost smell exhaust fumes if I listen to this with my eyes close. Amazing work

  • @RAHMX145
    @RAHMX145 2 роки тому +1792

    I really enjoyed how similar the harmonics of each Lego engine are to their corresponding real life engine. Great stuff.

    • @I_QUITbb
      @I_QUITbb 2 роки тому

      Not impressed either. But the engine doesnt have to be what it strives to become, especially for wankers saying dumb things. If you dont have the creative mind to make change because youre already supposed to be.... or perhaps you're the epitome of all that behavioral thought shining in.... not even gonna finish that thought. You have fallacies of judgement in others. Passive aggressive tendencies to the point we could all just be waiting on a handful of you & you'd still be doing shit this way. Sideways from sideface. A hater who doesnt want anyone to know it so he plays his inocuous comments snuggled right up next to the best example for a daddy or therapist you could find to play your spoiled bratty part. Probably 75 tho.

    • @chrisbayus5189
      @chrisbayus5189 2 роки тому +63

      Yes! The i3 and i4 both had a nearly perfect diesel idle rattle sound

    • @MysticYT925
      @MysticYT925 2 роки тому +28

      Me too! The V6 sounded EXACTLY like my old jeep did while it was idling!

    • @Professor_Sex
      @Professor_Sex 2 роки тому +1

      the inline 4 sounded exactly like my MGB

    • @XBullitt16X
      @XBullitt16X 2 роки тому

      Yeah i was thinking the exact same thing, especially when I heard the v8.

  • @noirloo3159
    @noirloo3159 2 роки тому +4075

    I like how the engines sound like their vehicle counterparts except with alot less 'bass'

    • @NikoBellicDigital
      @NikoBellicDigital 2 роки тому +165

      That is what an exhaust is for. :)

    • @BurningGodzillaJr
      @BurningGodzillaJr 2 роки тому +187

      same it just sounds like a real engine it very weird though

    • @matthijsvandeweerd1415
      @matthijsvandeweerd1415 2 роки тому +87

      @@BurningGodzillaJr yeah I was about to say that the i3 sounded a lot like our irl car

    • @nathanieljames7462
      @nathanieljames7462 2 роки тому +59

      I wanted to hear an i6 for this reason but I guess the i6 design hit the cutting room floor

    • @iamgood5544
      @iamgood5544 2 роки тому +54

      why are you putting fish in your engine

  • @blackburngaming8345
    @blackburngaming8345 9 місяців тому +618

    I love that even lego air engines can suffer from incorrect timing case in point with the V6

    • @stormweaver2535
      @stormweaver2535 8 місяців тому +5

      It makes me wonder if it would be more effect to have less pistons and bigger pistons.

    • @toyota86s
      @toyota86s 4 місяці тому +4

      Yeah he uses poor firing order. His V8 was better because of the 135° angle which complimented his current firing order (even though typical V8 engines are smoother at 90°, but they use a different firing order)

    • @blackburngaming8345
      @blackburngaming8345 4 місяці тому +4

      @@toyota86s That is the difference between cross plane and flat plane V8's

    • @toyota86s
      @toyota86s 4 місяці тому

      @@blackburngaming8345 Flat plane is still 90° though

  • @JessYoutubeAccount
    @JessYoutubeAccount 2 роки тому +1700

    The sounds they make are so fascinating. It's intresting how reminicent the sounds are to their real world counter parts

    • @xXCursedWorgenXx
      @xXCursedWorgenXx 2 роки тому +176

      by the 4th cylinder, i was hearing a diesel engine xD

    • @ajanhattara
      @ajanhattara 2 роки тому +56

      @@xXCursedWorgenXx yep, good old volkswagen golf 1.6 diesel :D

    • @DovaDude
      @DovaDude 2 роки тому +31

      I mean this is literally just plastic machinery made from a standardized system

    • @agustinnarvaez5251
      @agustinnarvaez5251 2 роки тому +29

      @@DovaDude That works without esential parts of the standardized process such as combustion, with contributes greatly to the noise

    • @kryilce
      @kryilce 2 роки тому +37

      @@agustinnarvaez5251 most of the difference is just volume of exhaust. The lego is still producing exhaust it's just air from the cylinder instead of combustion gases. When you look at it like this it's easy to see where the sound resemblance comes from

  • @kadirbeneathmomoteh854
    @kadirbeneathmomoteh854 2 роки тому +736

    The engineering is obviously impressive but I'm also always jealous of the parts bins these guys must have, and always in such uniform colors.

    • @tombiby5892
      @tombiby5892 2 роки тому +73

      I know. If I did a channel like this, there'd be Ninjago lime green and neon orange in the mix.

    • @Daniel-pc2ov
      @Daniel-pc2ov 2 роки тому +18

      he even reinstated how expensive some of these builds are

    • @cavelord4766
      @cavelord4766 2 роки тому +13

      How does one even go about obtaining these sort of parts without collecting 100 unrelated sets and using a handful of pieces from each?

    • @Taitohaukka
      @Taitohaukka 2 роки тому +13

      @@cavelord4766 Buying parts seperately from either bricklink or from Lego!

  • @SkorpyoTFC
    @SkorpyoTFC 2 роки тому +1618

    I love how each engine, despite being air powered Lego, maintains a similar sound to its real-life gas/diesel counterpart.

    • @Tonyx.yt.
      @Tonyx.yt. Рік тому +84

      the 4 cyl is so similar to a 4 cyl modern diesel engine

    • @GameRusher1234
      @GameRusher1234 Рік тому +14

      i was about to comment the same thing

    • @toboterxp8155
      @toboterxp8155 Рік тому +43

      Tbh, these are more akin to Steam engines, being single stroke engines.

    • @TwskiTV
      @TwskiTV Рік тому +33

      afaik the tone a engine produces mainly come from the cylinders firing order

    • @funny-mannyvor8jahren583
      @funny-mannyvor8jahren583 Рік тому

      @@Tonyx.yt. I thought the same

  • @steelskyblue
    @steelskyblue Рік тому +29

    The sheer commitment to experimentation, refinement and then scaling it up to the limits and beyond ---- astounding work. Bravo.

  • @psychotron40k80
    @psychotron40k80 2 роки тому +289

    I really appreciate the elegance of your constructions. Also in terms of color scheme. And not to forget the cats anyway.

  • @jacobpiccolo9359
    @jacobpiccolo9359 2 роки тому +524

    i love how this guy always just casually makes an engine of some sorts out of Legos and somehow it seems normal

    • @BrowncoatInABox
      @BrowncoatInABox 2 роки тому +3

      It's sounds like an engine

    • @algebra358
      @algebra358 2 роки тому +3

      @@BrowncoatInABox HOLY SHIT, The V8 version has the V8 sound to it.

  • @sonz-ina
    @sonz-ina 2 роки тому +660

    There are some amazing stuff done with lego but this is definitely the coolest one i've seen so far

    • @qwertasdf5044
      @qwertasdf5044 2 роки тому

      @@eclipsemantis cool either way, even then, the commenter hadn't seen it yet so it doesn't matter that they have been around for a long time.

    • @eclipsemantis
      @eclipsemantis 2 роки тому

      @@qwertasdf5044 Very true, my original comment was a bit harsh

  • @elrubius
    @elrubius Рік тому +428

    nice video bro

  • @BrickTechnology
    @BrickTechnology  2 роки тому +2419

    Quick Q&A:
    Q: Where do you get all these parts?
    A: I buy them individually on bricklink.com
    Q: Why do we not use air engines in cars?
    A: Compressed air is not free, it requires a compressor running on electricity, petrol, etc… Storing enough compressed air in a vehicle is not easy, the problem with short reach would be worse than with current electric vehicles. Find more info here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compressed-air_vehicle
    Q: Isn’t this the same principle as a steam engine?
    A: Yes, just with compressed air instead of steam.
    Q: Why does the V8 have this weird angle? It is the only way to distribute 8 powerstrokes evenly across 1 revolution. The crankshaft angles divide the circle by 4 and the weird v- angle divides it again by 2. I hope it makes sense, it is hard to explain. The goal is to have each cylinder fire after ⅛ out of 1 revolution.
    Q: Why is there no inline 6?
    A: I ask myself the same question… no seriously. This video took so much time to make… I would have loved to make an i6, V12 or even an R9, but I can’t for time reasons.
    Q: Why is there no boxer?
    A: Compressed air engines work differently to regular combustion engines. The configuration of an air engine is the result of crankshaft angle limitations. Like described above, the goal is to distribute powerstrokes evenly on one revolution. A boxer would not help to achieve this since 2 cylinders would work on the same powerstroke. A boxer 8 would be the same as just making an inline 8 cylinder engine with 2 cylinders per crank pin. But 2 out of 12 cylinders from the R12 engine are basically a boxer.
    Q: Are there instructions or sets like this available?
    A: I do not sell instructions as of now, but there is a great shop that provides engine kits with parts and instructions that are similar to the ones in the video: greengeckoworkshop.com

    • @ralphenglish7164
      @ralphenglish7164 2 роки тому +47

      Someone went one step further and created a fully functional car engine on air with LEGO

    • @Chickidy
      @Chickidy 2 роки тому +14

      How much you want for the v8 one.

    • @janzdunski8038
      @janzdunski8038 2 роки тому

      H v. Bvguub.

    • @DiamondMinerDJC00
      @DiamondMinerDJC00 2 роки тому +6

      I genuinely fell in love with the v8 one, I'd be psyched for a parts list and/or instructions on how to build that one.

    • @dahawk8574
      @dahawk8574 2 роки тому +17

      Next video: Lego Scramjet.

  • @rezaka116
    @rezaka116 2 роки тому +3321

    Love that subtle "like and subscribe figure". Needless to say, i did.

  • @KargoCrezy
    @KargoCrezy Рік тому +15

    man the sound of these engines even in plastic form are music to my ears, i can keep listening to them all day

    • @Lycaerix
      @Lycaerix Місяць тому

      You'd love a good sewing machine.

  • @WhiteAce3
    @WhiteAce3 2 роки тому +629

    It's a pity that LEGO does not provide us with sets like this. This is a perfect Technic set.

    • @jnkara25
      @jnkara25 2 роки тому +115

      They probably want to avoid it blowing up and hurting someone, or somebody missplacing 1 piece, breaking some crucial pieces, then crying on reddit about it

    • @ghoulbuster1
      @ghoulbuster1 2 роки тому +29

      @@jnkara25 eww reddit

    • @Tom55data
      @Tom55data 2 роки тому +38

      One of the accepted lego ideas set is a pneumatic steam engine

    • @SirFiggles
      @SirFiggles 2 роки тому +42

      @@ghoulbuster1 theres a bunch of people on reddit who are really knowledgeable. i go there sometimes for help with computer issues or even vehicular problems theres a lot of car guys on there who know what theyre talking about. Reddits an awesome place with a bad name

    • @jnkara25
      @jnkara25 2 роки тому +14

      @@SirFiggles I agree, but the bad name has an origin, a painfully real origin. The site has some real problems, which have just led me and many others to abandon the site entirely. You do you though, no doubt there are many good experiences to be had on the site.

  • @RiceLP83
    @RiceLP83 Рік тому +1948

    When I was young I tried to do a science experiment that would make an engine that runs off of air. I was told it wasn’t possible. I believed that. Thank you for doing this. 👍🏼

    • @arcosprey4811
      @arcosprey4811 Рік тому +128

      All you need is a powerful compressor powered by a battery, but there you’ve got an electric car

    • @rafaelmunoz2772
      @rafaelmunoz2772 Рік тому +55

      It's amazing what small pieces of plastic and air can do. Imagine what could be done with pieces of steel and hydrogen combustion. The energy and technological interests are evident.

    • @darkblade51224
      @darkblade51224 Рік тому +21

      @@arcosprey4811 how far can a tank of compressed air get you? On that note, if a tank of compressed air I could get you a reasonable distance. Rather than gas stations, how about compressed air refill stations. . . Idk lol

    • @jeh-jvt
      @jeh-jvt Рік тому +25

      thats how all steam engines work

    • @jonathanodude6660
      @jonathanodude6660 Рік тому +4

      @@darkblade51224 dont you pump tyres using compressed air from petrol stations?

  • @SpaceCowboy57
    @SpaceCowboy57 2 роки тому +581

    I actually remember getting one of the very first pneumatic Lego kits as a kid, back when technic was still pretty new. We didn't have a huge amount of money but my parents really encouraged my Lego hobby wherever possible. This among many other constructive interests and a level of parental guidance that I am extremely thankful for lead me to become the engineer I am today!

    • @Pavkof
      @Pavkof 2 роки тому +8

      Same experience.

    • @architecturaldetails1
      @architecturaldetails1 2 роки тому +3

      Same, the only difference is probably that lego shifted me towards civil engoneering

    • @davidswanson5669
      @davidswanson5669 2 роки тому +2

      I had a similar storyline, and my engineer father kept fostering my love for such things (I had the blue pieces pneumatic set), but to his dismay I went into filmmaking and the arts.

    • @brad7957
      @brad7957 2 роки тому +1

      Parenting done correctly! Yet these days your parents would probably be criticised for not letting you "just have fun" with TikTok and alcohol...

    • @DualDesertEagle
      @DualDesertEagle 2 роки тому +1

      @Brad: Yeah, today's parenting has fallen far from what it once was, I've seen a show in which a mother said she raised her child *_gender-neutral_* and always evaded people's questions about what gender the child was!
      I can tell ya, I'm thankful not to be that child and pity them (great, now I have to start talking like those freaks too!) for being offspring to such a lunatic! Wouldn't be surprised if 10 years from now I heard about said child having been bullied into suiciding by "normal" kids, tho I'm not sure if I wanna find out what "normal" kids will be like in 10 years.
      Whatever the future looks like, I've made a rock solid decision not to have children and expose them to any of the current bullsh!t going on in the western world! I wouldn't wanna be the father of a child who suddenly came home from school and started talking about gender crap or critical race theory bullsh!t! Some countries may have banned all that, but they have other flaws to overcome.

  • @SaidThoughts
    @SaidThoughts Рік тому +8

    It's amazing the creativity one can have. It becomes so much simpler when presented, but before the video I wouldn't have thought how I'd create engines from legos.

  • @boyaba2
    @boyaba2 2 роки тому +141

    Definitely one of the most amazing and cool things about this is how industrial it sounds. All coming from some plastic pieces moving and working together, its truly impressive.

    • @jannikheidemann3805
      @jannikheidemann3805 2 роки тому +4

      Lego pieces are the epitome of industrial toys. They are highly specialized, designed to be versatile and mass produced. Lego is the biggest tire manufacturer by number.

  • @jellyman2k214
    @jellyman2k214 2 роки тому +403

    The absolutely humongous difference in unlubed vs. lubed is outstanding my jaw dropped with anticipation as to what a complete one will look like

    • @aidanperreault9951
      @aidanperreault9951 2 роки тому +21

      that's what she said

    • @dustin1481
      @dustin1481 2 роки тому +4

      At the start of the video, I was like "I hope he modifies the cylinders and switches".

    • @ujjawalk6780
      @ujjawalk6780 2 роки тому +1

      @@aidanperreault9951 🤨

    • @mkb7001
      @mkb7001 2 роки тому +1

      that's what he said

    • @froyocrew
      @froyocrew 2 роки тому +2

      Lube is underrated

  • @yourbigfan1777
    @yourbigfan1777 2 роки тому +388

    2:27 really nice visualization of how the starter works

    • @Wilma5532
      @Wilma5532 2 роки тому +9

      It's not how it works in actual automotive engines though. Still really cool

    • @Nevir202
      @Nevir202 2 роки тому +6

      Ya, though the starter gear actually slides forward into engagement rather than moves in from the side.

  • @paulchristey
    @paulchristey 3 місяці тому +1

    Just incredible, never thought it was possible lol The V8 engine was my fav

  • @ibraheemahmed1670
    @ibraheemahmed1670 2 роки тому +577

    This is some next-level stuff. The fact that Lego manages to hold up under all of that tension and rapid movement is nuts - the V8 and radial engines both look like they're actively trying to break into pieces. I also like the subtle color-coding of each engine so it's easy to tell them apart :)
    I found your channel a few weeks back and have been watching since. It's awesome how you recreate so many real-world mechanics using simple lego, without any crazy modifications. Your cats are also adorable lol

    • @rykermartian
      @rykermartian 2 роки тому +4

      There is no V-12, but there is a radial engine

    • @ibraheemahmed1670
      @ibraheemahmed1670 2 роки тому +5

      @@rykermartian Oops. Fixed.

    • @rykermartian
      @rykermartian 2 роки тому +2

      @@ibraheemahmed1670 all good

    • @tekken.universal2343
      @tekken.universal2343 2 роки тому

      @@rykermartian why tho

    • @rykermartian
      @rykermartian 2 роки тому

      @@tekken.universal2343 what do you mean, there is not a v12 featured in this video

  • @SilasDM
    @SilasDM 2 роки тому +477

    It makes sense that the smaller engines were more powerful/fast, because they had same amount of total air pressure as the radial, but way less friction. I think it’d be super neat to wire it up so that each piston got the same amount of total pressure between engines-that way it could more accurately represent increases in horsepower.

    • @Doberdobax
      @Doberdobax 2 роки тому +7

      That would be cool to look into!

    • @fuery.
      @fuery. Рік тому +13

      It's a tradeoff. More cylinders, less RPM, but more torque, so the optimal engine is dependent on your needs/wants.

    • @aoyuki1409
      @aoyuki1409 Рік тому +17

      @@fuery. only true for this case of Pneumatic Cylinders. If the cylinders otherwise had their own dedicated pressure source or if he had used a proper distribution manifold more cylinders would still generate more power albeit not at a linear rate due to friction.

    • @krzosu
      @krzosu Рік тому +2

      @@aoyuki1409 next vid : Creating lego air distribution manifold :D

  • @boneman9751
    @boneman9751 Рік тому +625

    I’ve learned more about mechanical engineering in a 14 minute video about legos than in 12 years of school and I happily enjoyed every second.

    • @AstraOG
      @AstraOG Рік тому +7

      as a (soon-to-be) 2nd year Mech. Engineering major, this makes me tingle inside lol

    • @Billy_plays2017
      @Billy_plays2017 Рік тому +1

      If this comment were a year ago, you would have gotten one like per day. The likes are 365.

    • @boneman9751
      @boneman9751 Рік тому +1

      @@Billy_plays2017 well it is over a 6 month period so you could likely say that I got 2 everyday!

    • @Billy_plays2017
      @Billy_plays2017 Рік тому +1

      @@boneman9751 :D

  • @LordQuintix
    @LordQuintix 11 місяців тому +2

    This is a true demonstration of how our forefathers thought of the first internal combustion engines, I imagine it was a tad bit more primitive. It's amazing that this is capable in the world of LEGO's~ You continue to show us what is becoming possible!
    Keep up the good work!

  • @logoman6718
    @logoman6718 Рік тому +342

    The straight 4 in the montage sound like a 1,9 TDI. Truly magnificent.

    • @billlucas8124
      @billlucas8124 Рік тому +10

      I came here to say the exact same thing. 1.9 PD clacking away

    • @DJShadesUK
      @DJShadesUK Рік тому +7

      Yep, thats my Audi alright! 🤣🤣

    • @thethirdball5228
      @thethirdball5228 Рік тому +2

      Alh all the way!

    • @scrappycoco3641
      @scrappycoco3641 Рік тому +3

      glorious 1.9 tdi predessor to w16

    • @SOISoren
      @SOISoren Рік тому +2

      I have the 2.7 TDI (The little brother of the mighty 3.0 TDI) V6. The LEgo one sounds like my coldstart idling@@DJShadesUK 😂😂

  • @YEAHMAP
    @YEAHMAP 2 роки тому +107

    Crazy dude, love the engineering behind all of your videos

  • @depppata
    @depppata 21 день тому

    Love it that you first show the principles and then implement it. The whole process is so entertaining to watch. A hidden diamond this channel

  • @IstasPumaNevada
    @IstasPumaNevada 2 роки тому +487

    I think the engines might run more smoothly if you altered the air delivery; instead of having a single air line with a junction branching off for each cylinder, splitting the air evenly (one air tube leading to a t-junction that splits the airflow into 2, then each of those lines splitting into 2 lines, before feeding into each cylinder of the 4-cylinder engine, for example). Though of course that would involve more pipes.

    • @scarrax0159
      @scarrax0159 2 роки тому +46

      That's actually a good idea! But to correct you, it wouldn't even need more pipes. You just need to connect them different but it would still take the same amount of components. Maybe if you would go even further with optimizing pressure delivery to the valves go as far as building like a box as airtight as possible with as many outlets as you have valves to not constrict the airflow to much. Maybe even add a custom build valve to regulate the speed which has a little more cross section for air to pass but I'm not sure how feasible this would be with Lego to get it as tight as it would need to be. But definitely a cool video with a lot of potential for further development...

    • @morgan0
      @morgan0 2 роки тому +6

      yeah or even like for the v8, using one tube for each half

    • @nuirueu
      @nuirueu 2 роки тому +3

      @@scarrax0159 Also i think some kind of flywheel would help make them run smoother.

    • @bachaddict
      @bachaddict 2 роки тому

      the limiting factor is generally friction in the valves and pistons

    • @scarrax0159
      @scarrax0159 2 роки тому +12

      @@nuirueu definitely. In the end this is what flywheels are made for. Would probably also help for the 12 cylinder radial to put another one behind it with half a rotation offset to minimize vibrations. And it would be super cool if you could pull the cylinders further apart and create a hollow axle in the middle kind of like on those fighter planes where they then put an autocannon in the middle. But those are probably just dreams in terms of Lego feasibility...

  • @noobscoopsies1100
    @noobscoopsies1100 2 роки тому +443

    I like how all of them sounded exactly as a real combustion engine on idle

    • @gameseeker6307
      @gameseeker6307 2 роки тому +9

      Is this because piston strokes don't have a perfect circular motion? Or rather, perfectly constant movement during the stroke?

    • @Pozi_Drive
      @Pozi_Drive 2 роки тому +10

      @@gameseeker6307 This series of development started off in the stage developed by James Watt. What followed were quite similar engineering mistakes, plus their respective solutions (and failures).
      Each 'stroke' is a sinusoidal movement. Depending on the properties of the mounting frames, these movements translate into vibrations of which many transform into sounds.

    • @haikalmiftah2529
      @haikalmiftah2529 Рік тому

      @@Pozi_Drive I want to note: sound is a vibration of many atoms at giving medium, usually happened from external force (example: collision, friction, etc).
      Atoms not always vibrated from external force. If the atoms is energetic enough, it will vibrated on itself which we know as "heat". Overtime it lose a vibration for a little along with emitting a photon (mostly infrared).

    • @Pozi_Drive
      @Pozi_Drive Рік тому

      @@haikalmiftah2529 Thanks for the note. You sounded runk.

  • @maxph2461
    @maxph2461 2 роки тому +112

    Stumbled across your channel yesterday and binged all of your videos. You basically are the Primitive Technology of LEGO. Just quiet professionalism, engineering, patience, brilliant editing and creative genius. I have no idea how you managed to reach sublime standards like this from the get go, but I find that I do not really care all too much and simply long for more.

  • @typryor2227
    @typryor2227 4 місяці тому +5

    2:58 was genuinely such a cool moment. It felt like all of a sudden these legos awakened into some industrial machine as it revved up

  • @mikukumiku
    @mikukumiku Рік тому +214

    Even at lego scale, the sound of a V6 is incredible. Amazing video!

  • @TheJohtunnBandit
    @TheJohtunnBandit 2 роки тому +474

    I wish I could take this channel back in time to the 90's, it would have made my youthful brain implode. After years of learning about engines through owning and servicing vehicles, this still taught me several new things, most especially that you can hear how many cylinders an engine has from the syncopation. Thanks!

    • @billkeithchannel
      @billkeithchannel 2 роки тому +11

      In the 80's my big Christmas gift was the Expert Builder car with an inline 4 and working clutch shifter. LEGO has come a long way from 1982. I used what I learned to make a working Ferris Wheel. The big tire wheel hubs from the Farm Tractor set were the center connectors for the Ferris Wheel frame.

    • @halicusnguyen8864
      @halicusnguyen8864 2 роки тому +8

      As someone in their youth my brain is indeed imploding! Videos like these make me want to pursue engineering, sometimes...

    • @cynvision
      @cynvision 2 роки тому +3

      I think I've never understood the basics between "I" and "V" all these years. And I think it shows me my mechanic father knew a bit more seat of the pants science than people would think.

    • @dove3853
      @dove3853 2 роки тому +2

      Remember that the Lord Jesus Christ died on a cross for you because He loves you so much. He then rose up from the dead three days later
      The Ten Commandments are called the moral law, (most of us are lying thieving blasphemous adulterer at heart and deserve hell) you and I broke the law, Jesus paid the fine. That’s what happened on that cross.
      By believing that Jesus died on the cross and rose up from the dead 3 days later and not just confessing your sin, but also repenting of all sin you have done and putting all your trust in Him in prayer, He will grant you everlasting life as a free Gift.

    • @UnknownUser-eb1lk
      @UnknownUser-eb1lk 2 роки тому +1

      It barely sounds any different above 2, but if you tap along with 2, 3, 4, 6, and 8 different fingers at the different RPMs you can really tell the difference.

  • @Heavenpotato123
    @Heavenpotato123 Рік тому +1723

    Dude literally explained one of the engineering courses with Lego, absolutely genius!

    • @evoluckievo
      @evoluckievo Рік тому +36

      i seriously LOVE this guys channel no annoying tts or voiceover just PURE video and subtitles

    • @SwornQuietus
      @SwornQuietus Рік тому +12

      Without really speaking.

    • @CheesyCrusaggy
      @CheesyCrusaggy Рік тому +4

      I like how the engines sound so realistic.

  • @bruxinth4660
    @bruxinth4660 2 роки тому +455

    Amazing how even in lego form, the engine still has its familiar roar.

    • @dennisferron8847
      @dennisferron8847 2 роки тому +50

      I read an article about a visit to an engine building shop that, in addition to a dyno, has an engine test stand that can just forcefully spin the engine without it actually running (using compression, just no fuel or spark). They also tested just valve trains this way (spinning, no compression). The author was struck by how much of the characteristic running sounds of each engine were still recognizable.

    • @halicusnguyen8864
      @halicusnguyen8864 2 роки тому +8

      @@dennisferron8847 fascinating!

    • @blues03
      @blues03 2 роки тому

      Here is a similar experiment with firing orders. Notice how the idle sounds near the end. ua-cam.com/video/7oOF4lHAM9w/v-deo.html

    • @arn3107
      @arn3107 2 роки тому +1

      i understand nothing cuz i don't know anything about machinery

    • @jarrett3810
      @jarrett3810 2 роки тому

      Right?! I could hear the rough cam idle as he added load to the |2

  • @Techmaster7032Official
    @Techmaster7032Official 9 місяців тому +1

    1:37 What's fun about this is this is literally how steam powered/pnumatic systems work. This gives me "the way things work" vibes just without the narration.

  • @christianletzerich6523
    @christianletzerich6523 2 роки тому +74

    A Lego pneumatic engine kit like this would be a great tool for showing people all the basics and timing of making an engine run. Instructions for different configurations and detailed visual and written explanation of all the components could definitely supplement the set well!

  • @jeanladoire4141
    @jeanladoire4141 2 роки тому +110

    Just amazing! Tuning all the pistons together must have been a pain

  • @coyfish955
    @coyfish955 2 роки тому +340

    This is, by far, the most impressive lego creation I've ever seen

  • @TerneceMoofe
    @TerneceMoofe 3 місяці тому +2

    With the realization of ones own potential and self-confidence in ones ability, one can build a better world.

  • @jdbrickcreation
    @jdbrickcreation 2 роки тому +159

    The concept is so cool. You manage to create a real engine with Lego extremely realistic. Just another incredible build, well done 👍

  • @DarthRelkew
    @DarthRelkew 2 роки тому +74

    This is one of the coolest Lego builds I have ever seen! This would be perfect to show an automotive engineering class!

  • @alexweiman4749
    @alexweiman4749 2 роки тому +459

    This is something that should be implemented in ALL public grade schools. The way this could be taught to kids is nuts. I grew up on k'nex which I contribute my thought process and how I figure out things purely thanks to the things I learned working with k'nex. If more kids could learn through this would be huge. Teaches just how mechanically things work, which can be used towards sooooo many things in life.

    • @LizzyTheProto
      @LizzyTheProto Рік тому +10

      im a 06 kid and my elementary school actually taught us a little this way, with lego!
      I learnt more structural stuff with lego then mechanical but I still apply my thought process and that to how I think daily!

    • @LOUDMOUTHTYRONE
      @LOUDMOUTHTYRONE Рік тому +1

      No way... Math and science is racist to Rihanna's kids.

    • @drunkenhobo8020
      @drunkenhobo8020 Рік тому +1

      I loved K'NEX - I built so much cool stuff with it as a kid. An air hockey table, a trebuchet, a repeating crossbow and an automatic full-circuit looping rollercoaster that went all the way around my bed.
      I get sometimes frustrated at work if I'm trying to make something, as I know I could make it better out of K'NEX!

    • @trading_crypto_trader_fx
      @trading_crypto_trader_fx Рік тому +1

      Lol you think schools are for education 😂

    • @combativeThinker
      @combativeThinker Рік тому

      And that’s precisely why it never will be.
      Schools aren’t meant for education; they’re meant for indoctrination.

  • @trashheap5590
    @trashheap5590 Місяць тому

    When you grabbed the pinion at 10:05 to show the torque it sounded almost identical to a cammed v8 idle. Perfect chop.

  • @hibernator8198
    @hibernator8198 2 роки тому +147

    Just think how Lego could help to teach and inspire entire generations or engineers and mechanics if they made these as sets for kids to learn from.

    • @kyledragonheart3875
      @kyledragonheart3875 2 роки тому +9

      This would be an amazing idea. Like, something of a build and learn set. Say a kid builds a V8/Inline engine. As they build the set and go through the instruction book, there's little boxes that talk about how an engine works and what some of the parts do. Ideas like this would be amazing

    • @henke37
      @henke37 2 роки тому +1

      @@kyledragonheart3875 This way they could even make specialized switch parts that are more optimized for the task than the existing one.

    • @burgeal
      @burgeal 2 роки тому +1

      I think the wear on the switches could run afoul of one of Lego's design rules, but forget about teaching kids, I would buy the V8 model for me.

  • @minti1702
    @minti1702 2 роки тому +162

    One of the most interesting LEGO videos I've ever seen. Well done.

  • @themelonman558
    @themelonman558 2 роки тому +448

    Just waiting for him to build a fission reactor out of lego.

    • @CobbleBompster
      @CobbleBompster 2 роки тому +20

      That would be a sick video though.

    • @griffin396
      @griffin396 2 роки тому +2

      Ya that would be great vid

    • @IstasPumaNevada
      @IstasPumaNevada 2 роки тому +31

      Or fusion, combining 1-stud bricks into 2x2 bricks.

    • @davisdf3064
      @davisdf3064 2 роки тому +1

      @@IstasPumaNevada
      Anti-Lego reactor when?

    • @robertespinoza5958
      @robertespinoza5958 2 роки тому +2

      As a government official I can confirm he's already on a watch list for beginning work on one xD jk

  • @thomasklima215
    @thomasklima215 10 місяців тому +1

    I didn't know air engines need a catalyser, but i'm glad you added one at 3:42!

  • @chuchtinit6624
    @chuchtinit6624 2 роки тому +30

    This video is a masterpiece. Thank you for putting so much time and attention into this. Every potential question and conceptual corner covered. Beautiful.

  • @ericgelders
    @ericgelders 2 роки тому +16

    3:44 - lovely intermission😄
    The level of engineering exponentially increases over the course of this video!

  • @anttitenhunen4725
    @anttitenhunen4725 2 роки тому +175

    Okay, that radial engine is totally insane :D

    • @minercraftal
      @minercraftal 2 роки тому

      I like his humor rate goes up a lot over there lol

    • @anttitenhunen4725
      @anttitenhunen4725 2 роки тому +1

      @@neretilderem7029 How to make your neighbors hate you :D

    • @itsnetts
      @itsnetts 2 роки тому +1

      Mua ei kyl haittais asua naapurissa ja kattoo mitä kaikkee siistii se on nyt keksiny :D

    • @anttitenhunen4725
      @anttitenhunen4725 2 роки тому

      @@itsnetts No se on kyl totta :D Mä tykkäsin asua opiskellessa autokerhon naapurissa ku iteki laitoin autoa mut kaveri ei arvostanu mekkalaa :D

    • @itsnetts
      @itsnetts 2 роки тому

      @@anttitenhunen4725 :D

  • @dansteel8805
    @dansteel8805 Рік тому +4

    I was really looking forward to the in-line 6 to see how it’s vibration characteristics stacked up

  • @HisMajesty99
    @HisMajesty99 2 роки тому +429

    Rating them purely on sound, the V6 sounded magnificent 🤌

    • @u4ia420
      @u4ia420 2 роки тому +4

      I was thinking the same thing!

    • @mogglie
      @mogglie 2 роки тому +2

      Me too

    • @revlouch
      @revlouch 2 роки тому +2

      Sounded oddly throaty like a hemi

    • @gregtellsjokes
      @gregtellsjokes 2 роки тому

      My friend: let me introduce you to Formula 1, where the V6s can hit 16,000RPM.

  • @gaspode42able
    @gaspode42able 2 роки тому +72

    I love how the 4 cylinder sounded just like a shipboard diesel engine. Well done!

  • @DarkSwordsman
    @DarkSwordsman 2 роки тому +32

    LOL I loved the airflow upgrade and lubrication, that's so good. I also appreciate you going a bit further with the air powered stuff. There's a lot of great videos of air-powered lego, but the attention to detail you provided was really nice.

    • @tairhan52
      @tairhan52 2 роки тому

      “increase airflow”
      *drill noises*

  • @JohnyEarsack
    @JohnyEarsack 3 місяці тому +1

    Beautiful. This makes me so happy

  • @schtaiv
    @schtaiv 2 роки тому +47

    the sound that this makes is genuinely one of the best ive heard.

  • @jdj90
    @jdj90 Рік тому +41

    I loved my legos 3 decades ago.
    Now, I'm watching someone use legos for engineering demonstration, as well as occasionally 3D printing their own pieces.
    Seems like a solid hobby.

  • @TiagoCatarino
    @TiagoCatarino 2 роки тому +89

    This guy...
    I'm just happy my level of knowledge is enough to at least hook up a simple pneumatic system 😅

    • @BrickTechnology
      @BrickTechnology  2 роки тому +20

      My builts would get your worst rating in a review, it's so complex even I had some Blackouts when cabling :D

    • @El_demonio_de_la_radio1
      @El_demonio_de_la_radio1 2 роки тому +1

      @@BrickTechnology is this user you?
      ua-cam.com/channels/nqQbRTE4Gk6W9xvAr1rm2w.html
      It say me i win i price i think is a scam but comfirm pls

    • @nightglide_
      @nightglide_ 2 роки тому

      🤓

    • @TheXbites
      @TheXbites 2 роки тому +3

      @@BrickTechnology dude this was awesome I wonder how a rotary engine would work with this system?

  • @wheelinndealin
    @wheelinndealin Рік тому +14

    13:24 sounds exactly like my 6.7 powerstroke idling

  • @andytraverse
    @andytraverse 2 роки тому +23

    In the late 80's/early 90's my first Lego Technic set was a pneumatic fork lift truck, with two yellow cylinders and the valve switch shown at the start, and a leaf chain, I completely loved it. These days when I look in the toy shops there doesn't seem to be any Technic sets quite like that anymore.

  • @elkane6181
    @elkane6181 2 роки тому +196

    3:44 easily the most interesting part. had me watching over and over to understand how it works

    • @typryor2227
      @typryor2227 2 роки тому +15

      * Watches 14 minutes of the intricate and complex inner workings of lego engines *
      The grapefruit-sized blob of meat in my head: “Hehhehe, funne catt”

    • @pipebombmailer
      @pipebombmailer 2 роки тому +5

      strange being

  • @Habit117
    @Habit117 2 роки тому +138

    I am a simpleton to say the least and cannot comprehend most of what's going on technically in these videos. But I'm just incredibly impressed with how knowledgeable and amazing the capacity of some people can be. You are something so special, I could never hope to even get close to being able to do stuff like this in another hundred generations if I could live them all. Truly outstanding craftsmanship.

    • @sypialnia_studio
      @sypialnia_studio 2 роки тому +6

      It's nice to know I am ot alone in this feeling. I understand nothing, but I admire everything!

    • @jarvis6253
      @jarvis6253 2 роки тому +1

      Air go brrrrrr to say the least

    • @adryncharn1910
      @adryncharn1910 2 роки тому

      Tbf, a lot of it is just multiples of the same thing.

  • @livedandletdie
    @livedandletdie 2 роки тому +16

    Who knew that Lego could sound so lovely. The V6 and V8 were like ASMR to me.

  • @Dysiode
    @Dysiode 3 місяці тому

    It's amazing how much of the engine sound comes from the parts rubbing and not the combustion!

  • @JustSushi0
    @JustSushi0 2 роки тому +197

    When they’re idling, they really do have some sort of hypnotic quality. You’ve tapped into something familiar yet fresh. The way they sound and look, just the overall aesthetic is really pleasing and impressive. So when are you throwing these in a car and running some tests?

  • @Admiral45-10
    @Admiral45-10 2 роки тому +8

    11:45
    If you're wondering why this happens, it's because of engine-alternator commutation rule. Electric engine and alternator use the same technology and physical principles to work, doing the exact same thing but in reverse:
    - electric engine converts electric energy into mechanical energy
    - alternator converts mechanical energy into electric energy
    ...so when you apply current to alternator it will work as an engine, and - as in this case - if you apply torque to an engine, it's going to produce electricity. They will be a little less effective than the other one in this new role, but it will absolutely work.

  • @naturesoundsaustralia
    @naturesoundsaustralia Рік тому +73

    Its just amazing how these sound like a real motor…. Really makes you appreciate the design of engines in every day cars.

  • @BjoernRickal
    @BjoernRickal Рік тому

    Vielen Dank für dieses tolle Video, mein Sohn und ich haben es uns gemeinsam angesehen und sind von deinen Techniken begeistert! Vielen Dank

  • @MMKnight_1
    @MMKnight_1 2 роки тому +43

    You should build some vacuum engines out of lego, really cool stuff actually. You run them with a vacuum cleaner, they sound like real engines!

  • @CommissionerSleer
    @CommissionerSleer Рік тому +109

    Really impressive work.
    1 suggestion: I couldn't see a counter-balance on the radial and it seemed to wobble a lot as a result. I think it really needs one to let it run smoothly. With careful balancing it might be able to get up to some serious rpm and power.

    • @zchen27
      @zchen27 9 місяців тому +5

      Radials also work much better with an odd number of cylinders so it can consistently maintain a 1 cylinder gap between power strokes. Although I'm not sure where you can find odd subdivisions of circles for Legos.

  • @ferretblox2167
    @ferretblox2167 2 роки тому +41

    3:07 BOYS WE MADE A MACHINE GUN

  • @David_Vander_Vliet
    @David_Vander_Vliet 7 місяців тому

    This is absolutely incredible! Hats off to you, sir. What a treat to watch.

  • @Lothyde
    @Lothyde 2 роки тому +8

    This is epic. Would love to see a lego rc car with one of these engines, gear and clutch.

  • @whanowa
    @whanowa 2 роки тому +61

    I'm amazed at how similar to the real deal these engines sounded when they were running fast. As a non-technical guy I'm awestruck.

  • @chabanop
    @chabanop 2 роки тому +49

    I'm so glad I subscribed to this channel. This is amazing engineering brought forth with sublime story telling and camera shots. Thank you!

  • @lc1138
    @lc1138 Рік тому +2

    Amazing.
    I love how I was like "oh, it moves like a V8 !"

  • @kramer26
    @kramer26 Рік тому +16

    Very good demonstration of secondary vibrations in IC engines. This is why many V6 engines have a balance shaft. Really cool ideas you have!

  • @Dr_Mario2007
    @Dr_Mario2007 Рік тому +40

    That's essentially the same way the classic steam trains worked, just very clever and simple way to move things with pressure alone. And the I2 sliding engines reminds me a lot of the old school opposed piston diesel engines.

  • @nrares21
    @nrares21 2 роки тому +39

    Truly amazing creations, the amount of effort put into this video is ungodly, the editing the sounds the cleanliness, providing explanations, its fantastic!

  • @GooseCarpet
    @GooseCarpet 4 місяці тому

    watching this at 1 am while its storming outside is magical
    Also, i’ve been watching this video over and over and it always keeps me entertained. Big fan bro!

  • @To-mos
    @To-mos 2 роки тому +24

    Amazing build! I always loved playing with Lego pneumatic circuits when younger. The fact you even took the time to spaghetti route the radial engine had me rollin' glad you did that, love it! Subscribed because of the smooth little brick dude in the scene and not an obtrusive on screen ad plus amazing work all around.

  • @20syl_
    @20syl_ 2 роки тому +52

    Your creations are still amazing ! Well done 👏

  • @snowfox1401
    @snowfox1401 2 роки тому +15

    12:58 this is the sound you can hear coming from a regular car, amazing!

  • @SmartLegoSG
    @SmartLegoSG 7 місяців тому

    I'm so glad I found your channel. I'll definitely be subscribing for more content

  • @monad_tcp
    @monad_tcp 2 роки тому +15

    12:42 sounds amazing, like a proper diesel engine

  • @AmtrakCitiesSprinter64
    @AmtrakCitiesSprinter64 Рік тому +16

    *_TIMESTAMPS_*
    0:00 | Concept
    2:13 | Starter Motor
    2:35 | Modifying Parts
    3:20 | Sliders
    4:00 | I2 and Alternate V2 Engine
    5:06 | Crank Radius
    6:00 | I3 Engine
    7:15 | I4 Engine
    8:00 | V6 Engine
    9:27 | V8 Engine
    10:24 | Radial-12 Engine
    11:26 | Experiments
    11:55 | Montage

  • @thrownchance
    @thrownchance 2 роки тому +8

    7:45 on a real I4 engine, you would always have the ignition offset. So cylinder timings 2 and 3 switched. This is for possible oscillations, which would be eliminated.