How to make a stirling engine

I tried to make a Stirling engine as simple as possible, but it was still difficult. Stirling engines are not easy to make.
List of materials:
- candy drops tin (00:03)
- piece of thin aluminum sheet (00:16, 10:12, 14:22)
- thin aluminum bar (01:58)
- cyanoacrylate glue (02:07, 06:20, 13:00)
- steel wool (02:25)
- silicone rubber (03:39, 20:58)
- 32mm tube (05:16, 06:16)
- two strips of galvanized steel (or copper, or brass) (07:10)
- solder tin (07:24)
- thin malleable steel bar (or wire) (08:08)
- pencil (12:06)
- small balloon (13:34)
- bolt, two nuts and two washers (14:15)
- electrical connector (17:00)
- two large lids (19:17)
- masking tape (19:38)
- lubricating oil (21:32)
Tools:
drill, drill bits, scissors, pliers, screwdriver, soldering iron, sandpaper, hand saw, pocket knife, pin, marking pen.

[@boomstick4054]

This is probably the most likely successful stirling engine build you could attempt from KZbin videos. No words spoken or numbers to deal with, just good, plain physical instructions.

[@avcomth]

Just watch this one also, far superior build kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3jdcqybgMqBeJo

[@cslloyd1]

Imagine trying to make an internal combustion engine in your kitchen. Zero chance of that. Its incredible how imprecise a Stirling engine can be and it will still operate.

[@call_me_mado5987]

I mean at it's core it's pretty simple

[@1islam1]

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[@CRuM770]

@@call_me_mado5987 so is an internal combustion engine, but much tougher to make on your kitchen with garbage and simple tools.

[@call_me_mado5987]

@@CRuM770 Yeah, in theory it's simple. In practice?, it's never simple. Engines are very complex there are a wide variety of them, some simpler than others and some more complex

[@CRuM770]

@@call_me_mado5987 agreed, but the same applies to sterling engines. I saw a 10 cylinder unit with electronic timing control. I have also seen a one cylinder gas engine with mechanical valve and spark timing. It was about as simple as the engine in this video. Very interesting engine, it didn't spark on every revolution so the rpms would fluctuate. If I recall, it was for a compressor.

[@benperkins1555]

The "graphite lubricated sleeve" is a stroke of genius! Thanks!

[@sriharianne5229]

All ideas are so simple that I can make it for my grand son. Thanks a lot for the video mu friend. Thank you.

[@alexplotnikov2658]

Не сделаешь и работать не будет.

[@3pipper]

Bravo… excellent, well presented and for myself I feel it was done in a manner any language could understand… thank you indeed, much appreciated!!!

[@adanealemayehu5903]

the is really really incredible i was strugling to understand the stirling engine now you just made it clear to me i thank you from the bottom of my heart

[@adanealemayehu5903]

@alexanderwardrope9352 what I'm trying to say is that this video helped me to understand Stirling engine

[@sergeyshyshkov2483]

Чудова наочна демонстрація геніальності в простоті.Здається давні винахідники невиправдано ускладнювали свої конструкції,що іноді збивало їх з інженерно правильного шляху. ДУЖЕ ДОБРЕ,МАЙСТРЕ!

[@growleym504]

Good vid. It hopefully accomplishes two things. First, inspire others to get started tinkering with Stirling engines. Second, to dispel the myth of current state of the art DIY Stirlings accomplishing any useful work for any practical power input level. A whole new paradigm is needed to make them practical as prime movers. Even when the input energy is "free" (solar heat, ground or evaporative cooling, etc) the cost of implementation and the replacement of moving parts make a small diesel engine look pretty good. That has got to change, and only the DIY hobby community can afford to "waste" the time and resources for the R&D required. A hobbyist has got to start somewhere. Part of finding out what works is finding all the things that do not work. Being able to construct a running heat engine in a half hour out of mostly just trash is a good foot in the door. Your design is simple enough for a reasonably smart 12 year old to follow, and it will teach him a little bit about the Stirling cycle.

[@marcbutler8896]

This got me building.....

[@21stCPH]

Well stated

[@samina7670]

i think the can you chose was too small in height, the air not expanding enough to cool down on its own. That rubber balloon as an air mixer is brilliant.. can't wait to attempt and make one myself.

[@TheCompleteGuitarist]

I thought the same about the size of the tin, but a longer tin would probably require more energy.

[@samina7670]

@@TheCompleteGuitarist Also applies to all videos i watched about Stirling engine... The piston only move up/down depending on the crank shaft. most they make it not long enough to allow a cooling phase. Hot/Cold differential can increase efficiency of the engine. I wish i had space in my apartment to craft something to show all what i mean.

[@dvdvdvfvvffcvfvfffcreccecr1039]

@@samina7670 i am looking to make this and i definately will have it longer

[@arduinomaquinas]

Nice, ❤very good project🇧🇷😉👍👏👏👏👏👏

[@marcbutler8896]

Gonna build one right now.... got everything needed. Thanks. When you put the ice on top I finally realised how it works. Magic!

[@Alin-bz3go]

Have you done it?

[@marcbutler8896]

@@Alin-bz3go I did. I had forgotten about it. It worked

[@alexplotnikov2658]

​@@marcbutler8896 не ври. Это не будет работать.

[@Ritefita]

the most easy to make I ever seen. the beautiest (the cleanest) too. well done!

[@mattparker9726]

22:51 some things I see that could be improved, first your flywheel is well off balance, and second I think there is some lateral play in the main crank, maybe add some spacers where the screw is?

[@call_me_mado5987]

The guy is making an engine out of stuff he found in his home, i think he did pretty for that

[@hamjudo]

I've taught physics at summer camps. Students are motivated when they make a device that works better than the example that the teacher made. This design is excellent for teaching _because_ there are so many opportunities to improve it.

[@the-real-random-person]

One of the best tutorials out on youtube!! Thanks man!

[@mikeconnery4652]

Great build and you have a lot great comments from around the world. Keep improving and keep up the videos.

[@danielmierop662]

You tube just recommended your channel to me. I really like your creativity!👨🏻‍🌾😋

[@cleidsonaraujopeixoto163]

Já cheguei deixando o like, o Mestre Foguista merece!

[@valterleao2798]

Adorei, simplesmente fantástico 👍❤️ Abraço aqui do Brasil 🇧🇷

[@christiangirodet7606]

Combustion externe amigo !

[@fanievisser8628]

Wow!!Amazing.Always want one but cant afford.Going to surely build my own. You are a very clever man to thought of this.The baloon and steel wool is an wonderful idea. Great ingeneering solutions. If one take how large the fly wheel it was actually moving quite fast!!! I LOVE IT I LOVE IT.!!! Awesome man!!

[@nedstar7378]

Excellent video, thanks for sharing.

[@aparecidomiranda1191]

Ótimo vídeo Parabéns muito bom isso 👍

[@LeoLeoJR]

Very minimalistic, yet very informative.

[@dougmorgan6616]

Clever design. Nice use of found materials.

[@C.A.D.D]

always a brilliant work!

[@eversonrodrigo5979]

Muito bom o seu trabalho.

[@SBJCREATORS]

Excellent video project sharing like it ☺️

[@user-on1ib5ot6o]

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[@filipedesouza6885]

caraca, a tesoura do maluco cortar tudo. rs que idéia genial, será que se colocar duas latas, uma do lado da outra, fica mais potente?

[@samuelfellows6923]

17:09 ~ 😬⚠️, just undo the screws to remove the metal block from those electrical screw terminal blocks, no need to cut open with a knife and risk cutting your hand

[@spiritualawakenings6251]

These are fun. I made mine from sterling silver because of silvers amazing heat transfer properties.

[@LeoLeoJR]

Try to use gold. It's even better.

[@spiritualawakenings6251]

@@LeoLeoJR You must not know much about conductivity.

[@iamomi993]

What can i replace the steel wool with? I dont have strel wool can i use steel scrub instead?

[@dwimarpinnock9799]

Wow just simply amazing 👏

[@canastasiou68]

That was a fun little project, i like Sterling engines. Thanks for sharing. 😀

[@YooProjects]

So unique project. Y are super talente my friend 👍💫💪

[@martyjames6204]

genius design!!

[@luizcarlosdasilva8436]

Pior que funciona 😂 Muito bacana 👏👏👏

[@ka_okai9]

Bravo my guy, what a beautiful video❤

[@keupondestroy911]

Merci beaucoup pour la vidéo

[@ratosecotoxico]

The most beautiful motor ever see. Sir entender

[@MuhammadAli-ih7qs]

Outstanding and simple

[@JustFun-iz9rf]

Impressive nice job 👍🏼

[@benoregan4623]

Great video!! Would it work better if you cut some holes in the displacer disc to let more air flow through the steel wool?

[@ymmitjones7904]

That was awesome.. I Enjoyed just listening to it run.. haha Good Job

[@luizazevedo9706]

Parabéns. Hoje entendi como funciona.

[@matinsakr6548]

Nice work.thanks

[@fayezelmazaty488]

ما مدى الاستفاده منه حاليا فى هذا العصر والكهرباء؟ برجاء الرد للعلم /مع الشكر

[@anacecase4852]

Not used much at all, my grandad has one that powers a lightbulb and charges batteries (slowly) using focused sunlight

[@acejohnting7497]

may I ask the length for the galvanized steel?

[@yuriysemenikhin302]

The simplest video I've seen so far 👍 Will be perfect fit for working on my project that I described in the video Solar to electricity 24/7 in Your back garden Videos like this make other projects so much better 🙂

[@skyridersrc3644]

I did not understand that nut bolt technique is there any go through hole?

[@eric81872]

Thank you for the video!😜👍♥

[@haripappu2281]

Epdium ne pana Mata ...ethuku da loose😂🤩

[@kadurim]

Impressive! Why is the part with the baloon segment and its connection to crank shaft needed?

[@kadurim]

How do the ice cubes help?

[@joeybouten2726]

made his but added a counter weight and a 10lb flywheel and after a few minutes of spinning to get in started it finally worked!.....and by worked i mean it ended up working too well with the heavy fly and the comparatively super lightweight parts that it literally tore itself apart after 30 secs of running. AMAZING! i love this will recreate!

[@itamaroliveira2791]

Seus vídeos são da hora ! ..Mas os que eu mais gosto são os de mini armas .., isso tem haver com o seu canal ! .É like também

[@rondunnett7204]

Well Done Sir!

[@christiangirodet7606]

Bonjour ! Ce moteur est â combustion externe il me semble ! Un ancien professeur de mécanique de la vieille école ! Salutations sincères.

[@monkuslum]

Can someone tell how to make the crankshaft exactly and if the weight of the flywheel matters?

[@mkepler5861]

thank you!!!

[@eastkyphotos]

Very good! Simple!

[@angiefav1847]

Very nice very impressed thank you

[@EnordAreven]

Can sponge be used instead of tin wire?

[@carlosgeoprojetos]

Poderia trazer o famoso fogão a diesel? Obrigado!

[@user-kn6or8hi3r]

ممتاز استمر contunius

[@user-nn1of4gf7k]

what is the grey thing he rols on the rod

[@brettsfishingdiaries]

coolest thing ive ever seen

[@adamw8469]

Incredible

[@saitamaspunchkim4148]

Im a final year electrical engineering student..I imagine going straight infront of the panel with an opening statement "I'm going to show you how to charge your phone only using a candle" ...b4 introducing this starling engine and a dynamo connected to it🔥🔥🔥😂....do y you think it'll be great for my project..I think it'll be great 🤷‍♂️😎💯

[@aliviamacpherson8945]

nice . now do this oil burner blue flame ..flue with copper 5mm coiled inside of the flue with two outlets at bottom to run to 5 gal drum with water pump hot water.all sealed. run this off to v8 sterling engine ro refurbed motors to provide elec?

[@shayanliyan8293]

what's that wool like thing

[@anacecase4852]

Steel wool

[@elanofigueiredo2893]

Fantastic

[@davidliz315]

Superb

[@kdub1953]

Brilliant!..... one for the grandkids during the summer school break I think!😊

[@villagevlogwithsaqib4531]

How to work this engine

[@m.l.6704]

sweet !!!

[@marsstarlink3235]

Would love if you make one a little more bigger/elaborate with a USB charger.

[@mohammedraoofullah2235]

Funtastic engine

[@mateci328]

3:34 que pegamento es????

[@LalbalochBaloch-eg8rl]

Nice

[@NonrevS]

Very good, no horrible music, irritating faces and voices. As expected, a few comments from the engine wizards out there at no it all ltd.

[@user-gp9kb7tv3u]

احسنت برافوووو

[@Lechoslowianin]

👍 👍

[@DarknessJu]

👍

[@bhargave6088]

This 25 min was worth in my life

[@tsarodavid9730]

Interesting

[@alanspring8462]

Happy to subscribe

[@Slumerican2407]

Maybe if you use a better heat source it will work better

[@RICH_BGMO]

❤

[@ab.1369]

What type of Stirling engine is this? Alpha, Beta, Gamma??

[@JohnBayer-kn3bb]

Anung tawag yang parang cotton?

[@concorde837]

Fine steel wool

[@michasowik2438]

High end YT content.

[@Eduvasquet1022]

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[@georgesuzima4388]

C'est quoi le nom de la matière qui est dans la boîte ?

[@LLDJ_]

Mint bon bons

[@wolframgerber7118]

Es ist feine Stahlwolle.

[@viahney7200]

You've put the steel wool on the wrong side, it must be on the side you heat, not on the one you cool down.

[@CBKCUSTOM]

why?

[@MikeAlano]

play at 2x speed...save time. good project :)

[@Puper22]

Steam ?

[@user-jf4jg6ry6s]

Good good good 👍

[@olivierklepper2960]

The steel wool adds quite some weight to the piston. Couldn't you glue it to the top of the cylinder instead, for the same effect?

[@nigelwilliams7920]

The steel wool acts as a recuperator as the air passes from the lower to the upper cylinder and back. So the air has to pass through it, that's why its on the piston.

[@boomstick4054]

The question is, why hasn’t a car or kart ever been built that operates on the stirling principle? It could even have electric coils for the heat source.

[@pa_maj.MARTINI-van-MAN]

Check out...Man builds 100mpg engine using 200-year-old technology.

[@boomstick4054]

@@pa_maj.MARTINI-van-MAN Check this out! kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZPReJ-Zhs5_Z8U

[@boomstick4054]

@@pa_maj.MARTINI-van-MAN it appears that it’s already been accomplished, just not on the market as the video seems to imply?

[@pa_maj.MARTINI-van-MAN]

@@boomstick4054 True, and many times great ideas/inventions end up being deliberately put on the backburner. The energy companies love taking our money no mater what they say. Record profits while we all suffer.

[@boomstick4054]

@@pa_maj.MARTINI-van-MAN 75 horsepower, no oil changes because it runs so clean. Burns diesel or gasoline cleanly, cool exhaust. No muffler. Only 1 spark plug to ignite the burner. These engines that NASA developed & tested in airforce base vehicles/taxis are the answer. They aren’t high performance engines, but would be great just for a normal drive. 15-55 mph roads

[@charleshudner4149]

Já tentou fazer um fogareiro a gasolina para esse motor?

[@Amid_Karantin]

I advise you to turn on the 2x speed

[@1.0.56]

Для герметики можно на шарик резинку одеть

[@awsibly971]

💚❤💚