4 Interesting and Unusual Model Engines from Stirlingkit

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[@WhatDadIsUpTo]

I can't tell you how overjoyed I am watching a fellow removing parts from a box, then the packing, plastic, and tape. Soooo relaxing. I could watch for hours, which is EXACTLY what this video is all about. No real information here, but if boring is your thing, you should be right at home.

[@tonywright8294]

Superb comment 😆

[@davidsnyder2000]

That 2nd engine with red flywheel and flame frik’n flies!!!! That’s nuts 😄👍

[@RetroSteamTech]

All very interesting engines. I have a very similar version of the horizontal flywheel stirling and it's vertical flywheel brother both great fun to run. Cheers, Alan.

[@boomstick4054]

Mr Robert Stirling, who invented the Stirling engine in 1816 would be delighted that these little engines are so available & work so well, but he might be dismayed that they never were really used for much of anything other than a display of Stirling power.

[@ianbedwell4871]

Actually the Stirling engine was used to power early fridges

[@boomstick4054]

@@ianbedwell4871 . I didn’t know that. I did find out they are currently using Stirling engines for small tasks onboard some satellites in orbit, & possibly some explorer type vehicles

[@joereedmusic9853]

Not true, large versions were used to pump water from wells, power machinery, and generate electricity, etc..

[@peterclancy3653]

I think the French use Stirling engine in a submarine!

[@Gearz-365]

Robert Stirling definitely would be proud to see how far his engine has come, and that it is no longer forgotten like it used to be. One good use I know for them is driving generators, an easy way to convert mechanical energy into electrical using only heat to power the engine

[@boblow2186]

Nice job. Thay look nice and a bit different. Keep up the great work. Look forward to seeing more content

[@madjohnshaft]

Ordered two, thanks!

[@CraigLYoung]

Thanks for sharing 👍

[@pierrelecaillou6966]

Thanks so much for showing these Mate,, Cheers!

[@vgfxworks]

Thanks for sharing, all cool though the 'horizontal flywheel' machine is amazing.

[@love2rideone2]

Lovely chanel thank you for showing your beautiful collection of toys

[@chrislj2890]

I was waiting for the fruity tic-tacs to come into play. 😊

[@myfordboy]

You are the first to spot them!

[@Smallathe]

Very cool! :)

[@valveman12]

3:45 I bought this stirling engine from Stirlingkit as well. I like the throttle adjustment and it just looks cool...

[@wanglydiaplt]

Ah! Great Xmas presents for all of my pals! :-)

[@jefferywages4083]

It'd be cool if you could use a magnifying glass to heat up the little Sterling engines ☮️

[@watsmyu989]

Ngl i just want to buy the Stirling kit for the flywheel

[@motoresesistemasautomatos.]

Esse primeiro.motor stirling é show

[@bigscrewg]

6:10 I see a very cool item in my future

[@ronliebermann]

These little heat engines are fine, but what most people don’t realize is that they’re actually heat differential engines. In other words, the “coolness” of the cold side is just as important as the “hotness” of the hot side. So for the best fuel economy, the glass bulb on the hot side should be contained within an aluminum sleeve, which captures more heat from the flame. And the other side should be water cooled.

[@ferrumignis]

_"These little heat engines are fine, but what most people don’t realize is that they’re actually heat differential engines. "_ All heat engines are, pretty much by definition. They all depend on bringing a working fluid from a higher temperature state to a lower temperature state by extracting energy, and they need some kind of heat source to raise the temperature of the working fluid to start the cycle.

[@PunakiviAddikti]

Same as thermoelectric, or Peltier modules. The cold side needs sufficient cooling.

[@DFX2KX]

That's quite true if you're trying to put a working load on them for sure. Though these little guys are mostly meant for show, so as long as it has enough of a differential to self-sustain, it does the job. StirlingKit does sell jacketed engines as well if you want the extra power. not to mention a few mini ICE engines at last check.

[@Mrjamesstephens100]

That's cool

[@kenmilne2379]

I have the first levitating one, but something strange happens when filmed through my Samsung phone in that the engine appears twisted when played bk !! I think its a syncing problem, but enjoyable anyway !

[@hobbified]

rolling shutter.

[@blendpinexus1416]

Kinda want to get one of these and make a fun phone charger out of one. i know the output isn't much but it would be really cool for me at least.

[@joereedmusic9853]

Okay, I'm 74 and I've understood the principles the thermal dynamics of a Stirling Engine since I was a kid ; but my question is where does the acoustic part come in ? I must add that I am a sound engineer, so I'm a bit puzzled. All Stirling Engines are noisy to operate. By the way, back in the 1950's these large engines were being used is some rural areas of Texas where I grew up to provided electrical power to small farming communities around East Texas, my uncle use to maintain one.

[@myfordboy]

It's not easy to understand the principle. This video explains it kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6PPp4CQfpWnoqM more info on Wikipedia or search for thermo acoustic engine.

[@unything2696]

You might find this one interesting as well. Great videos on the topic of thermoacoustics: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5PWqIF5ptOAiLM

[@blg53]

A resonant standing soundwave inside the the cylinder with the hot metal filinings causes the air to move between the filing (hot) and the piston end (cold) thus playing the role of the displacer. It is not a very efficient displacer, but it works.

[@joereedmusic9853]

@@blg53 Thank you I understand now, and your it could be a very efficient medium to use.

[@amalsk666]

I want the small alcohol lamp bottles 😢

[@devscraptoarts414]

I simply love your video style, truly refreshing and creative.

[@GoatZilla]

Kind of wish they would just make... practical Stirling engine kits instead of these novelty ones.

[@call_me_mado5987]

There are some but not as common to find

[@PunakiviAddikti]

Oh, I've got a Stirling engine from them. Unfortunately the plastic bottle they include has a fatal flaw. The nozzle is made from a plastic that lacks elasticity and is prone to cracking. Guess how I found out. Don't trust the plastic bottle, bu their engines are good quality.

[@DFX2KX]

Oh no.... That said, when dealing with flammable liquids 'use higher quality' does seem like really sound advice.

[@bfarm44]

Time for me to get some new gadgets

[@harrybeta]

Really good model, I don't know if it is sold in Taiwan

[@user-wl4eb8vi8b]

The first stirling engine was made by a friend of mine.😂 I have been making stirling engine model for a long time and you can find my favorite model in my first video❤.

[@markissboi3583]

be interesting to try make stirling engine test tube & old Hdd parts then run it with a small 5vlt elect motor = vlts something to do . 1 thing leads to another idea

[@DFX2KX]

you mean using it as a generator? People have. They're not particularly efficient, so you can't generate much. But they'll light up a small LED alright. there are other things you can do to squeeze more power out of them (metal hot side, liquid cooled cold side, multiple hot ends, ect) too.

[@avnsteve1]

does the levitating solar doololly ever stabilize or does it always look like a Duramax ready to shit itself?

[@myfordboy]

It does settle down and run quite smoothly.

[@mariacristinamagtibay9918]

Ringbom os definitely my favorite as it is the easiest to under stand just by watching fro different angles Edit: If I where to make an RC that ran on a stirling engine with momentum sustainability so if the fire burns out I have time to get it to pit stop by using remaining momentum to use to try to reignite and add fuel/burnable object I would use the second one its really nice

[@scrambledmandible]

5:42 Prepare for liftoff!

[@bjnuma01]

Why don’t they use the levitating engine on an industrial scale to produce electricity?

[@ledsalesoz]

They do, they are called solar panels. Why have the inefficiencies of a rotating motor in there, just take the power from the panels directly.

[@jamesTBurke]

Makes you wonder why they don't make vehicles with these systems

[@emiliaolfelt6370]

they're not very powerful

[@hamdude2109]

No, it does not.

[@ledsalesoz]

Both Ford and AMC tried it, there were drawbacks and there was no interest from the automotive industry: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Applications_of_the_Stirling_engine#Automotive_engines

[@waltervetri2476]

I love your videos Sir. I also love motor mechanics. How do I arrange or order a small kit engine from you? Brilliant stuff. Vetri South Africa 🙏🇿🇦🙏

[@myfordboy]

Please email me. myfordboy at gmail.com

[@GypsyHunter232UK]

Same engine fitted in to my new Tesla here in the qeer old corrupt uk 🇬🇧

[@Benoit-Pierre]

👍🏻

[@tymz-r-achangin]

All of those are definitely cool! Thanks for the video, but next time please narrate the video instead of making us have to read everything. Sorry but A LOT of us already do so much reading throughout the day that we would finally like to just site back and listen to these videos :o)

[@dgamble35]

Saliva is good for so many things.

[@boomstick4054]

Spit is better.

[@scrambledmandible]

I misread that as Salvia

[@H_o_a_X.]

The 3rd is the same as the 2nd where does the acoustics come in to it?

[@myfordboy]

The length of tube creates a sound wave that acts as a displacer.

[@H_o_a_X.]

@@myfordboy Oh I see like a spring/buffer

[@myfordboy]

@@H_o_a_X. steel wool in the end. No springs.

[@dizzolve]

13:00 what does the metal do in the back of the glass tube? the other engine had a coarser metal shaving in it

[@myfordboy]

They both have what is basically steel wool, one is finer than the other. I do not understand the principle of these engine ( maybe someone can comment) my thought is it is to retain the heat at that end of the tube.

[@boblow2186]

Think the steel wool is to increase the surface area in side the tube. So you heat the out side of the tube witch heats the steel wool then it transfer to the air next to it. Also keeps the heat at that end of the tube and keeps it away from the piston.

[@dizzolve]

@@myfordboy ahh this makes sense, otherwise the air inside would just cool quickly

[@dizzolve]

@@boblow2186 interesting. Thx for the reply. Maybe that's it

[@johnmcclain3887]

The metal acts as "a heat source", localized sink of heat which can be bled off by transfer, providing the energy to run this engine.

[@skpandeyamrita]

नोचते रहो -सोचते रहो

[@harisburiro180]

Hi I need an engine that are very cheap cause I live in Pakistan and 1 dollar price is very high

[@mattivirta]

horicontal fly wheel has nice, good toy if cost 20-30$ not more ,stupid only pay more.

[@eipi5173]

Your mic is broke !!!

[@chrisdiehl8452]

You mean solar motor not engine.

[@robinhooper7702]

This is all fine and dandy but none of these engines can do any work. Nice to look at though.

[@DFX2KX]

Being nice to look at/mechanical artpiece is why they where designed, basically. You can make a Stirling do a bit of work/more powerful (metal hot side to soak in more heat, liquid cool the cold side so it sheds as much heat as it can, multiple pistons, ect), but you don't see as much moving around when you do.

[@mahboobbutt6997]

O khotay day puttar kuj zuban v hila

[@riccardoporcu437]

Poi vedo una riga bianca che x me è un filo elettrico e poi non si vede un angolo

[@myfordboy]

There is no trickery here it is running on the flame.

[@haywoodyoudome]

9:30 the Hunter Biden Crackpipe Engine in action...

[@user-co1dl6go8t]

Да ни хрена мы не можем.

[@user-kl6rk4vn8f]

Очень жалею что ты не можешь 😆😉,у меня 4 внука/чек😉, б'ём по фашистам Калибрами,сса в жопе....а Калибры эт не приметивный дв.стирлинга/умойся раФик!/а игрушки купи себе в магазине для детей 🤣

[@UnitSe7en]

#1 was a gimmick. And wow, what a gimmick. I don't think I've seen anything that gimmicky since the days of Tricky Dicky magazines.

[@MiguelVan61]

too bad, is again such a chinese crap, can not support such a thing, cheaply produced, expensively sold

[@DFX2KX]

They seem to run just fine out of the box. And they do require reasonably precise machining to work well. I have seen worse desk engines sold for more at the very least. Hell, most of the high temp engines are less than $100, and the lathe I'd need to make one of those flywheels is like $400 not counting bits.

[@QF2653]

How about making a Stirling kit engine that actually does something useful? Enough with the toys already!!

[@wbcc3388]

The Sweds have one that runs a submarine. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gotland-class_submarine

[@DeandreSteven]

Thats a bit rude. I doubt he has the resources or the enfineering skill to build a 50 watt sterling engine

[@kimmokomppa8236]

​@@DeandreSteven And you are probably trying to insult with purpose. BTW, themes of some videos you are collecting to your playlist are a bit worrying.

[@Irobert1115HD]

i may inform you that the third engine has a groove on the wheel to wich the piston is attached that you could use to run a rubber ring or something else with to power a small generator.

[@boomstick4054]

You can buy many Stirling engines with a pulley for doing mechanical work, & many have a built on generator to operate small LED lights.

[@tomvolf]

Why every DIY channel ends as "unboxing channel" and pure advertisement? Where is your own creativity and skills? What can we learn from ... unboxing garbage?

[@myfordboy]

I include the occasional promotion as it makes it worthwhile spending all the time I do making regular videos. I never ask for viewers to subscribe or make a patreon donation. These engines are superb, not garbage.

[@tomvolf]

@@myfordboy Dear friend, it is your channel and your decision, what you are going to present. I have just tried to give you my point of view, not insulting you. Anyway, you have to know it the best yourself - you were making lot of models, gadgets, tools etc. Almost everything you can buy in the professional quality from China. But it is "garbage". You enjoy it for one day and then you put it on the shelf and you forget about it. But if you make it yourself, if you have to think about every detail, materials, tolerances... then it never turns to garbage. Because is becomes part of your life. Am I correct? And this is the difference between your early videos and todays "unboxing" videos. It does not matter, how great are theses gadgets, you are promoting, it is ... garbage. Again - it is just my feeling, maybe I am wrong and people are more happy with these promotional videos. I wish you all the best!

[@65cj55]

''What can we learn from ... unboxing '' Where to purchase interesting little Engines and budget Tools etc etc etc etc..

[@65cj55]

@@tomvolf Nothing garbage about them, they're interesting affordable and good learning aids for young and old..

[@tomvolf]

@@65cj55 You did not get my point. All these gadgets can be much, much better than I or Myfordboy or Clickspring are able to make. But still there is huge difference between just to buy it, or put all your creativity, time, wisdom, knowledge... to the build. I mean it is difference between seeing nice picture of Old Faithful or experiencing it in nature yourself. And the same if I see Mayforboy working on lathe, using his tricks and tips, I can learn them and use them on my mini lathe later too. But if I see just unboxing ... maybe great ... stuff, it is useless and it does not give me anything new. And again, it is my point of view, maybe I am the alone on the world, who sees it this way.

[@lliambunter]

Don't believe it ! twenty minute video without ridiculous music well done1