Twin Rod Avadi Engine - Motorized

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Twin Rod Avadi Engine - Motorized

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8 plates
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Optional 3D printed bearing set for Twin Rod Avadi engine
Optional 3D printed bearing set for Twin Rod Avadi engine
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My first thought when I saw this engine design was wow, that's novel. Second thought was to model it. Along the way I decided to add an admittedly simple but working transmission and motorize it. 

 

For those who don't have an electric motor handy I included a manual crank on the righthand side of the transmission which you can rotate to run the engine. It has a pop out, print in place handle which you can extend.

 

Check out the great video by Driving 4 Answers detailing how the Avadi engine works and it's strengths, weaknesses, and potential application to real world uses.

 

This took along time to create. I hope you enjoy it. Please message me if you have ideas to improve it or feedback.

 

I've a few ideas to extend the model. What do you guys think?

  1. Create a set of accessories (intake/exhaust manifold). Already started on this…
  2. [DONE] Model a set of 3d printable bearings which can be used instead of the store bought bearings. 
  3. Source a more powerful motor and see just how fast we can get this thing going.
  4. Enclose the cylinder, improve the valve seals, and see if we can create compression.
  5. What are your ideas?

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Assembly Guide (1)
Twin Rod Avadi Assembly Instructions.pdf

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  • (Optional) 4.5mm_ball_bearings x 1: Example: https://a.co/d/fTTmqZW

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Folks, I've published the 3D printed bearing set as an optional profile in this model. Please let me know how it works for you.
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print came out so well. Just finished putting it together
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So cool! Thanks for sharing
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perfecto
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Cool
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thanks for sharing
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thanks for the project!
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The design is absolutely stunning, I thought it was smaller, but it's quite large. I printed it entirely in metal, now to assemble it. I don't know how many screws I'll need, and I'd like to make it work with a suitable motor, the question is what motor and where to get it. Congratulations to the designers and modelers like you, you deserve a big round of applause 👏
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Thanks for the kind words and encouragement. Take a look further down in the model description for the list of hardware required.
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I got the screws and some of the bearings from the Makerworld jet engine kit and the electric moter and springs from the Makerworld engine model kit. The rest of the bearings are inexpensive rollerskate bearing which you can buy online. (links below) Jet: https://us.store.bambulab.com/collections/makers-supply/products/jet-engine-model-components-kit-006 Engine: https://us.store.bambulab.com/collections/makers-supply/products/engine-model-components-kit-005 RS bearings: https://a.co/d/4xNRphn
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Also, I modeled a set of printable bearings which you can use (check the additional print profile attached to this model). They're not as good as mass-produced bearings but available if you like.
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Hello! It can work without TT Motor? By hand rotating?
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yes
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the spinning part at the right end is a handle you can run the motor with
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i cant believe these designs are free to print, 4 out of 8 plates printed and the inner gearhead in me cant wait to put it together. thank you to the creator, my car friends are going to love seeing this when they come over
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Thanks! I earned a degree in auto tech many years ago but soon after decided I didn't want to turn wrenches for a living. Ended up in software engineering but have continued to be fond of engine related technology so this was allot of fun to develop/build. Be sure to post pics of your build.
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Replying to @pixelated :
can't wait to see the provisons for intake and exhaust. maybe even a working model at some point
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amazing project: - it is instructive - it is beautiful - I have a shelf of printed projects on display and this one is among the finest thank you very much for sharing this beautiful work of art
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That’s incredibly kind. Thanks!
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That looks awesome. I will print this.
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Thanks. Please share pictures
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