Lego engine running on vacuum cleaner power

This is my second implementation of a "steam" engine in Lego that is powered by my trusty vacuum cleaner. The engine's top speed is just over 900 RPM.

More information, and building instructions can be found here: http://anthony.liekens.net/index.php/Lego/SteamEngine

Category:

Howto & Style

Tags:

• steam
• engine
• lego
• vacuum
• cleaner

[saharat1]

how do you make this(put outorial plz)

[aliekens]

@saharat1 More information on how this engine works and how to build it: check the description and the linked URL!

[aaax2tw]

can this engine operate as a compressor if a electric motor installed?

[aliekens]

Yes, it works as a compressor/vacuum too. By rotating the wheels, you can feel puffs of air coming from the inlet. Similarly, putting pressure on the inlet instead of a vacuum engine makes the engine running in the other direction.

[jenyang05]

hey it's ur guess ut how many rpms do u think it goes ?

[aliekens]

As stated in the description, 900RPM.

[wyodaniel]

This is truly amazing. I never thought I would see a genuine piston-powered Lego engine. 5 out of 5.

[NUCLEARSHIT]

This is the best lego engine i've ever seen on any website! Not only because it is very fast, its also very easy to build, and you almost just use old-style lego bricks!

5/5 indeed!!

[ninjadanana525]

nice!



[Killgore521]

do those vacuum engines need an intake and outtake ? or just intake because i made 1 but it only has 1 hole on wich i mount my vacuum and the upwards motion goes smooth but the downwards doesnt. how does this all work ???

[MalcomseXatYaMasHous]

EDWARD PENISHANDS

[seelder]

make an air compresser power :D

[molo265]

@1995fordf150 wtf is turbine oil O_o'' xDDDDD

[1995fordf150]

@molo265 It says turbine oil on the bottle

[molo265]

@1995fordf150 what did u use for oiling xD normal oil will destroy ur legos  but silicon wont

[lengpsv]

Cool man