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    V Twin Solenoid Motor

    I made this some time ago, but it just always makes me smile and so ran it tonight and made a short video



    Some more details of the solenoid v-twin are here along with some still images of the detailed design.

    It doesn't generate much torque, but would be interesting to re-design as a more powerful motor

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    That would be a 2-stroke?

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    Quote Originally Posted by baja View Post
    That would be a 2-stroke?
    Hello Baja, this is actually a 4 stroke, the switches are driven from cams that are geared 2:1 from the crankshaft. Hopefully the image below helps:

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    Nice attention to detail.

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    I've finally managed to complete the plans for this motor/executive toy

    V Twin Solenoid Motor-single-piston-solenoid-motor.jpg

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    A short video of this little model solenoid motor running


    So simple to make and great fun if you're just wanting to get back into machining something

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    Sat watching my model solenoid motor on the desk and thought that this is a great example that shows the bearing fundamental train frequency, so had to video it in slow motion to share with you all.



    Also, note that the switch is following the cam very closely with little bounce

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    Thought I would talk through how this strange little electric motor works:


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    I've been looking at improvements to the solenoid motor. The first thing I tried was magnetic confinement, I think you will agree this improves it.



    I have a few more ideas on the list, but please do add more and I will see what I can do.

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    Sometimes people take your design and improve it. Henk Kaan used my plans for the solenoid motor and selected different materials to produce a sharper looking model.

    V Twin Solenoid Motor-henk-kaan-solenoid-01.jpg

    More details of Henk's material selection and build.

    V Twin Solenoid Motor-henk-kaan-solenoid-02.jpg

    This little machine is a great desktop toy and easy to make over a weekend, especially a rainy weekend.

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