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Old Mar 28, 2016 | 09:17 AM
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Hey guys. So I thought some people might be interested in the project im working on for my 2nd year in Mech. Engineering. Its a 3d printed 13b, about 1/3 scale. Just gonna post some pictures of the progress from CAD model to physical parts.

First thing I made was the rotors:




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Old Mar 29, 2016 | 05:22 AM
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Old Mar 29, 2016 | 07:00 AM
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This is very cool.

Ever since I had my rx8 I have had a fascination with the rotary and always wanted another.

What is the timeline for this project?
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Old Mar 29, 2016 | 01:04 PM
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Thanks!

craig: well ive had this project the whole semester, but obviously like most college students im doing it near the end of the semester Lol. Its due in about 3 weeks from now, but most of my files are already done. Its just that print times are long to get good quality parts.

This will most likely be done in the next 2 weeks, all assembled. Im laser cutting lexan to put on the mid-housing and front housing so you can see inside.
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Old Mar 29, 2016 | 01:28 PM
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Looks like a cool project. Will you be able to keep it after you are graded on it? Would make a nice mantle piece for the house.
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Old Mar 29, 2016 | 01:39 PM
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I want one. Of multiple engines. With a crank so I can turn them over lol
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Old Mar 29, 2016 | 03:13 PM
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Yeah im pretty sure I can keep it after lol. And im putting a small motor on the back (trans side of the e shaft) to spin the e shaft. So youll see it turn over. Ill post a lot on here. If you guys have questions just ask
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Old Mar 29, 2016 | 05:46 PM
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This is awesome. I wanted to do something similar in my modeling class with SolidWorks but never got around to it. Following this for sure
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Old Mar 29, 2016 | 05:56 PM
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Subscribed yesterday.. lol

This is awesome.
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Old Mar 29, 2016 | 06:07 PM
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Next question, can you make a 1/3 scale rx7 and put this in it and make a homemade fully functional, properly scaled RC car?
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Old Mar 30, 2016 | 09:37 AM
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Awesome!! Keep us updated with pics!
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Old Mar 31, 2016 | 09:20 PM
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subscribed...but I was really looking forward to seeing a 13b shoved in a cooper mini with a V-mount on 13" wheels...
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Old Apr 1, 2016 | 05:11 PM
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Heres the Eccentric Shaft. Basically this engine will work in the opposite way the actual motor would work. Rather than the rotor rotating the e-shaft, the e-shaft will rotate the rotor (no combustion, Lol).


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Old Apr 13, 2016 | 06:35 PM
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got the housings done. everything works fine
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Old Apr 13, 2016 | 07:32 PM
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That is SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO COOL
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awsome....
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Old Apr 27, 2016 | 10:09 PM
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Finished it


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Old Apr 27, 2016 | 11:34 PM
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Video of the movement? This thing is insane btw
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Old Apr 28, 2016 | 01:16 PM
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Yeah let me take a video i have to hold it with both hands to turn it lol
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Old Apr 28, 2016 | 03:49 PM
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Dude, start selling these...seriously...
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