www.bringthecak... Apparently the builder's name is Yesus Wilder and he only used three materials to build the engine. Stainless steel, aluminum, and bronze. All credits to him.
+niptodstan You're right, I do engineering as a hobby and make my own studio gear and composer music. What pisses me off about this video is the bought-in music over the top. It would be nice if someone in Italy (where this guy is from?) tracked him down and made a newer video in HD with proper sound and no annoying music.
A different version of this same video says "smallest working v12 diesel engine". The machining is amazing, but a working diesel it isn't. with all the machining to make this air engine, couldn't a little more have been done to make it an internal combustion engine?
x don't give up just built a better motor using the knowledge you have from the previous motors that work well I have faith in Dodge Chrysler Jeep products
I see that as of today (7/27/16) 884 people gave this video a "thumbs down." For the life of me I cannot see how something this amazing would be rated as such. In my opinion, the film was a little blurry, but the information, skills, and product was something that you can only say, BRAVO!
Jealousy!!That's why they thumbed down as these folks would much rather watch American Football, Basketball or WWW that to even come close to ever sitting their asses down and try to create something out of nothing?However..yes the dude is indeed a genius too!!Ha!
There are other similar videos of engines that run on fuel ("world's smallest running V-8" and such). I think a lot of people were disappointed after watching nine minutes of amazing construction to realize it runs only on compressed air.
Dreamed of doing this from scratch when fresh out of school for machine shop. Life gets in the way and dreams fall away. Glad to see someone doing it. Hats off.
Calling it an engine is not misleading. As a steam engine is still an engine whether it is stationary or locomotive. The steam source (stored energy) for such an engine does not have to be be produced directly on the engine itself. Compressed air engines are still engines.
That is one of the best miniature engine's I have ever seen from scratch to finish, god knows how many hours he put into it,it must have been a labour of love.
Mahfuz Ahmed Dual cams have 2 cams, one for the intake valves and another one for the exhaust valves. What you mentioned above is a single overhead cam.
***** Ah, I see. But I also saw a video where someone took 12 R/C car gas engines and made a special block and crank, etc. and put them together and the thing runs nicely. The footage was from an R/C plane meeting and I think the person might be planning on putting it into a fairly large scale R/C plane. I gotta look through my history and find that video and see if the person has actually done it yet. That would be cool to see a fairly large scale R/C P-51 or Spitfire with that 12 cylinder engine in it.
Whoa there guys. Settle down. Nothing to start a flame war over. I watched the whole video closely, and I think Moshing Bird is right. If you look closely, the intake tube is not connected to anything, and, roughly translated, it has a distributer, and that tank holds what he calls "agua de dulce." Or sweet water. Or candy water. Obviously a pseudonym for fuel. Watch the whole thing closely and try to follow the translations. Again, the intake tube is not connected to anything, it's just dangling on the table, and again it has the distributer and fuel tank.
***** I watched and listened to it yet again, and it even said "enfriardor de agua dulce." Enfriador translates to refrigerator. I think he came up with some diesel concoction that needs to be cold, then when it leaves the tank it starts an exothermic reaction and combined with high compression, goes off. There is some definite internal combustion going on there. Listen towards the end. It sounds almost like the firing pattern of a V-Twin. And I think you're mistaking that hissing noise which is almost definitely coming from the rocker arms for air. There was a definite couple of moments where the mic caught some internal combustion sound. Again, like a V-Twin chu-chunk-chu-chunk-chu-chunk-chu-chunk. I think he made a super volatile diesel mix and used high compression so once the flywheel is turned it just keeps going until that switch on the side cuts off the air supply. I'm not trying to start a fight here. This is like joint investigation stuff. Have another look and listen.
***** I'll ignore the smoking thing, but I still don't know. Didn't you hear that v-twin sound for a few seconds? Whatever, I've already invested enough time on this one. I'll just put this one in the "really doesn't matter" file. I tried to help ya Moshing Bird, but no one's gonna budge. Next video.
***** Maybe you're right. You win actually. I think if it were really running on fuel it would sound all buzzy like an R/C gas motor. Ok you won! No need for further replies. Just do a celebratory fist pump. :)
Religion is important in my opinion for the reason that it leads people to spirituality and spirituality is important in achieving tier 3 or higher. It also weeds out those that can and cannot think for themselves and who is stuck in the rut of religion. Red Winter I do agree in every other sense of what you said though
Nobody said you need to believe in religion to be spiritual, I said I feel in my opinion it is a stepping stone for many. They are made to feel like they are peons in the face of *insert god of choice here* but those that are ready will question that and a new path is revealed. Without religion many people would be ass holes and have no reason to live lol so in some ways its one of those things that should just be left alone as no matter what you do it is bigger than you and me so if we want it gone it takes the world to get rid of it and religious freedom is what makes this world great. I support freedom of choice, and that means I support freedom of belief. Just like I support your decision to want to abolish religion as it is your opinion, your free to make that choice. (religious freedom is not available in all areas, contents of package may have shifted during transit)
I can some up your entire comment in a few short words, freedom of belief is not your decision to make. If you don't like the way the world works you know you have the freedom to try and change that. Now ask yourself what version of humanity do you want to "evolve" yours or the one that truly exists? no offense but you kind of remind me of Hitler and how he felt about the jews lol
No you remind me of Hitler because you said "Freedom of religion is insidious". I want freedom for everyone also but I will not sacrifice someones freedom of belief to do it as that isn't truly freedom. Take a look at yourself before you even try to tie me into your species because I am all accepting and you appear to hate religion. Hate is like rust.
Mr. Wilder is not only an unbelievably talented artisan for his machining and creation of the parts, but he must be an exceptional engineer as well. I often tell my students, to get them to appreciate a construction, whether it's a wristwatch or a building....'Before that thing is made, it must be conceived of and planned, and the more complex the structure or creation, the more detailed and meticulous the planning must be.' This guy is awesome.
As an old tool and die guy I have to say this is some of the most elegant engineering and fabrication I have ever seen. Now if he could build a transmission to mate up to it...
"That... That!" *tears up* "Was amazing!" *breaks down* "Just like my grandfather" *weeping on the floor* "Before the war" "I will devote my life to becomeing a prostitute now" "Thanks guys"
One constructs some device, and feels quite proud of the achievement, then along comes this chap, showing one how ordinary was his own effort. That, of course does not include the knockers, the non-doers. His was totally brilliant!
The cam shaft needs to be a half slower than the crankshaft!! I saw a gear ratio of 1/1 --- Result: It wouldn´t work as combustion engine. But well done: it is a tiny engine-looking model of an v-12 engine! :)
Not exactly 4 stroke engines need 1/2 slower cam shafts it could be a 2 stroke diesel like a Detroit v12-71 or 92 series engines the cam shaft spin at a 1-1 with the crank shaft due to having combustion every time the piston comes up on the compression stroke
+SouthProduct74 Even while running on air, surely it would still have some measure of power, using air as fuel instead of gasoline. There is a formula for air flow horsepower as well.
Yes, some of us do know it runs on compressed air. Are you from AOL or Yahoo. How do you know what I know or don't know? What is amazing, to me, is the machine work. This guy is a freaking master of all masters of machining - just my opinion. I'm sure you, already, knew that. "Knew what? That the guy is more that a great machinist? Or, that that is your opinion? Will you try to be more succinct with your statements?" But, butt, buttercup. I don't know what "succinct" means. Is that like trying to set my watch to the correct time? I'm succincting them up. "You're a dumb azz. He said, "seems". It seems to me that someone is an arrogant fool." Don't call me "Shirley".
No, I thought all that work and exacting machining going into the crank and all the other parts... It's like a fake out job, You're thinking "man I want to hear this thing run". Then at the end with no spark plugs, magneto, carburetors... they just stuff an air tube in it to spin it around. But hey I like the exhaust pipes, keeps you fooled to the very end.. That's hilarious.
justin slater And how about model fuel based on ether? It doesn't need a spark (some people call it a model-diesel fuel, but it's wrong, since diesel engine are high-pressure devices and model engine doesn't need this much pressure to start - even if it's smaller)
interesting i would recommend it but also i is unstable and how would you store it and keep i cool enought so the tank or container it is in to prevent it from exploding
No I don't. The valves are working. If they didn't that thing would do nothing because the force of the air would push every piston down with the same force at the same time. Of course, you are the god of engines and know everything.
D4RKBRU73 Not Mr Smiley today?well, we live in a world of super-technology,unfotunately it is mostly manned by monkeys ,getting peanuts, is it any wonder we love such beautiful mechanisms
Sorry, but it's not an 'engine'. An engine converts an energy form (chemical, thermal) into mechanical force. This has no petrochemical or thermal energy source. It's more of a V12 machine, or contrivance, or device. Really, it's no more than a wonderfully intricate and expensive rattle, to sit on a desk and amuse an affluent executive. Can't say I've seen a twin cam pushrod device before - miniature or otherwise. I'm sure someone has done a mini straight 6 before, so the novelty here is that it's just 2 of those combined. Quite a bit of _new_ design work might've been required to actually put the cam in the V, much less crafting a SOHC or DOHC device.
matthewpeter which makes it an air driven machine, or steam driven machine if you like, that's far from an engine or motor. a "steam engine" refers to the part that produces steam...
There is fuel, it comes in through the clear tube from a reservoir in the base, the exhaust comes out the two pipes at the end. First of, ignition has nothing to do with it being an engine. That is a car battery and an electric motor in a real car. Nothing to do with the petrol engine. If you really wanted to get picky, in his case, I am willing to assume he used the drill to start the motor. So according to your definition of an engine, the build showed fits every parameter you set.
Lol. You do know I wasn't being serious RIGHT? If you take 2 seconds to use your eyes and read you'll notice I put 12V not V12 as in 12 volt. Duhhhhhhh/
I've added liked. As I am will impressed not just with the engineering side, but the passion he put into making it. Thanks for sharing.Those who give bad feedback. Show us better on what you can build!
What a beautiful little work of art.....or WORKS of art,all working together.This little guy does not have to take a back seat to any Rolex or Brietbart or Tag.....absolutely great!
i made a stirling engine a couple of years ago....and felt this was quite some milling/drilling work that went on forever..but what you show here is just amazing....chapeau! next year a couple of carburators?
am I the only one here who admires how piston engines and the whole combustion technology works...How individual pistons come together to contribute the little motion and torque they can to the prime mover... its just awesome...
perhaps the gentleman from this particular video is from Italy...maybe?? Thank you very much, that is well worth 9 minutes of watching. Kind of the likeness of a watchmaker, with ALL the intricate parts of the engine...no doubt alone a V12. Well done!!
For the people who can't appreciate this master piece just because it isn't a fuel burner , you've totally missed the point of the talent and skill it takes to work ( and create) on this scale. It's like looking at a Rembrandt and saying it's no big beal because it's really only two dimensional.
+sandyt4343 Engines produce power. this is a v12 model. an amazing model, but that doesn't make it an engine. I doubt people don't appreciate the crafting skills, they (I included) just expected an engine because of the misleading title.
+mehashi admittedly I expected it to be an engine two from the standpoint of internally driven, however as the video progressed it seemed unlikely that that would be possible or realistic given fuel delivery and ignition problems. I understand your point that it was slightly miss title, I guess I'm just sometimes blown away by the vitriolic responses that you see on RU-vid because people are anonymous. That certainly does not include your comment which I respect
+sandyt4343 And you too my friend, I see where you were coming from too. I managed to find a nice video of a miniature running v8 that satisfied my tickle :) All the best!
Published on 28 Jun 2012 José Manuel Hermo Barreiro, "Patelo", is a pensioner from Galicia (Spain). He's a retired naval mechanic and he has built the smallests engines in the world. This is his story.
Awesome! Hats off to you and your build! I could just see me dropping little parts every where with my giant hands. I think its pretty awesome the things one can create with a work shop and be one of a kind machines. Kudos to you sir!
That is just magnificent. I would have loved to be there to watch you do some of the design and machining. Thanks for sharing this. I loved every second of it.
I believe that I've commented on this beautiful little machine before. The clue to what it actually is (and is not) is in the fact that the camshafts run at crankshaft speed (check out the gears). If it were a 4-stroke I/C engine, they would be running at half crankshaft speed. It is actually an air motor, driven by compressed air.
I dont care whether you call it a desk widget or an engine; its a remarkable example of the builders ingenuity, engineering and artistry. Hats off to the craftsmnaship. Why do so many of the posts disintegrate into a senseless pissing match?
We have a rather active model motor club here in northern California and they make motors like this, bigger and smaller, and run them on alcohol all the time. There are even scale model engine kits you can buy which include all the castings and all you have to do is the machining (ALL you have to do - lol).
