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Balloon Powered Radial Engine

by Slava_Z

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Updated version (crankshaft doesn't block the exhaust anymore) can be found on the MakerWorld:
https://makerworld.com/models/1801690-balloon-powered-radial-engine

Made a LEGO compatible version of the motor:
https://makerworld.com/models/1783606-air-balloon-radial-piston-engine-v2

Run by just blowing air into it. Demonstration:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_FDZzKAFSz4

Exploded view in 3d viewer:
https://skfb.ly/6LQBR

If you like how it works, you can support me by purchasing the Pneumobile chassis:
https://cults3d.com/en/3d-model/game/pneumobile-pneumatic-toy-car (3d Viewer: https://skfb.ly/6LV6D)

Works with this remote:
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3675568
Or with simpler remote from the Vapemobile set:
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3606204

Extra parts needed:
- M3x8 Bolts (x15)
- M3 Nuts (x15)
- Nitrile Gloves (thumbs from M sized gloves worked the best)
or Silicon (worse) or PET (not tested) ones

Optional parts:
- M3x12 or longer bolts (2x)(for the gears)
- M3

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Thingiverse

What you need to print this: Intermediate Low confidence

Single piece Hardware needed

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FDM / FFF

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