Air Engine

Air engine

Single Cylinder Air Engine runs on compressed air, a vacuum cleaner, a balloon, or even lung power. I've included three adapters in the design to interface with each.

How to build:

Step 1: Print and Prepare the Parts.

I printed my parts on an Ultimaker 3 Extended using .1mm vertical resolution and 100% infill.

"Base.stl" must be printed using supports. "Cylinder Piston 484.stl" must not be printed with supports.

Prior to assembly, test fit and trim, file, sand, etc. all parts as necessary for smooth movement of moving surfaces, and tight fit for non moving surfaces. Depending on the colors you chose and your printer settings, more or less trimming, filing and/or sanding may be required. Please view the friction test video and review the associated description for friction testing.

Carefully file all edges that contacted the build plate to make absolutely sure that all build plate "ooze" is removed and that all edges are smooth. I used a flat jewelers fil