How to make a Solenoid Engine

[@cnvw974]

Love how you show the fails, allows watchers to learn.

[@danafrye3266]

I really like how you show initial trials when things don't work out, rather than editing them out to make it look like everything works perfect on the first go. All engineers know this is where the learning happens!!

[@leatijoe5107]

true..

[@arturobadia4383]

I don't know how you don't have 2 Million subscribers Good vid bro

[@Thepracticalengineer]

Working on that! Thanks

[@wizzlanderhh2522]

at least 4 or 5

[@evielknievel4972]

Because Kim Kardashian garbage aint here.

[@katsumiskytower8714]

@@Thepracticalengineer you'll get there one day! keep at it! SUBBED! :>

[@jeffbeck6501]

@@evielknievel4972 Kim Kardashian is a man.

[@swiftroph]

Man, you're so passionate about your stuff that we can feel it too. When you made it worked, I was as excited as you I think. Great work, you've gained a subscriber.

[@atial8708]

I tried to make this in my dads workshop, and it didn't work, but then i realized that i didn't connect some pieces together (rookie mistake) and my dad helped me to fix it and now it works! Thanks

[@nickldominator]

Very cool video :) Only recommendation I would give would be to add a diode across your solenoid to prevent destruction of your switching transistor. The fly-back on large inductors like those can quickly kill transistors as the high-voltage spike after the magnetic field collapse has to be absorbed. Adding an external diode across the solenoid will clamp down on this preventing the eventual failure that can occur with transistors in these types of loads. Besides the small nit-pick, very cool video. I look forward to seeing more of your content.

[@Thepracticalengineer]

Thanks for the advise Nick! I did actually add a flyback diode as you described it. I forgot to show it in the video

[@UMSLdragon]

My favorite parts of your videos are you showing your screw ups and problem solving. It didn't work correctly the first time you powered the solenoid engine but instead of editing out the content you added it. Kudos! Also I found it really cool that you could cause acceleration by applying slightly more pressure on the adjustable copper wire.

[@Thepracticalengineer]

Thanks! Yeah! Screwing up is part of the process. A lot of people are afraid of failing and I want to change that

[@eddy4890]

Just found this channel and this man deserves more subs

[@Scott_G]

I'm a new subscriber and I love your channel. I really appreciate that you leave in the times you mess up. Those bumps in the road are what keep people from doing these kinds of projects, and you showing us that they don't always work right on the first attempt is really nice. Thanks for the upload!

[@Alley00Cat]

Wow, I didn’t even know you could make an electric motor this way. Really awesome.

[@bobgarr6246]

Outstanding!!! I really like your work and shop practices, top notch. I'd work with you anytime. If I may offer a suggestion, I have quite a bit of experience making and winding coil springs and have used drills, motors, hand wound and lathes to do so. I have found that in all cases running your wire stock sandwiched between a firmly anchored clamp and piece of wood (mounted to in this case the bed of the lathe) will make your windings on your solenoid tighter, neater, more evenly spaced and give a truly professional appearance. I understand that the coil is not a spring, but the principal and practice are the same. All the best, and look forward to more videos.

[@johnoktavec]

man thats a small shop but i gotta say,you've done some nice building in there.good job comrad!

[@Thepracticalengineer]

Thanks! Haha yeah it's not big indeed 😯

[@terryisaac8195]

Start small and expand as required; otherwise your're always chasing too far for the parts that you need. Keep it simple.

[@michaelmeenaghan8559]

A good build and well explained. I will be checking out other projects of yours. Thank you for the presentation.

[@schuur10]

My thumbs up to to the first one who dare to let you see on youtube where and when it goes wrong!

[@s4nt497]

Boy this is amazing. You're great in what you do, and I really like this kind of content. Keep up ;)

[@Thepracticalengineer]

Thank you! that is great to hear!

[@DK-sg3oe]

Come to kerala and make it ur second vacation home... With ur mechanical engineering projects here boss love to have u here

[@seanosorio3138]

You bring up a really good learning show. Thank you.

[@donf3739]

That is so cool! Not what I was originally looking for, but very fascinating!

[@PBStriker101]

omg this is amazing, i was searching somewhere to learn about this topic. now i understnd a bit. thank you man, you are a legend :D

[@primodernious]

you would be able to get better current transfer by using a linear switch and a cam. just use cam distance of 1 mm. the switch need a spring but can use flat surface contact by increased surface area to prevent current loss in input.

[@nikhil_06_]

Great work and craftsmanship!!But the thing is I can't make one by myself after watching this video so add more content on how it really works

[@bricechartrand3808]

I agree, the electronics/wiring part on it too.

[@SciSky]

Wow this channel is awesome! I love your projects, keep it up!

[@Thepracticalengineer]

Thanks a lot!

[@waynescott8935]

Nice,fun little project! Well done.

[@MasterFeiFongWong]

This may be off topic, but I think someone might find it interesting. :) Device to end the creation of Nuclear waist. Electric Generator Design that's powered by it's self & perpetuates more electrical current then is needed for it to run continuously on it's own. Step 1: calculate how much energy you need pumped into an electric motor to make a vertically positioned circular platter with magnets in-bedded horizontally around it's left side and right side (so there pushing force is pushing out sideways relative to the vertically spinning disc) to spin as fast as you need it to. Also better to make sure these magnets are shielded around their sides & back with metal that has high permeability so the magnetic field they are emitting is focused fully out sideways. :D Step 2: Calculate how many sets of copper coils you need to be interacting with magnetic fields to achieve this & to perpetuate more electrical current flow then is needed. :D Step 3: Build a round horizontally positioned platter covered in all these copper coils pointed down that does not move (Is stationary) :D Step 4: build a round platter covered in powerful magnets pointed up that can spin and place it directly under platter with hanging copper coils. :D Step 5: Position the vertical platter that is motorized close to the horizontally positioned platter covered in magnets pointing up so that when the vertically positioned platter spins the in-bedded horizontally positioned magnetic fields slam sideways against the edge of the horizontally positioned platter causing it to spin. :) Step 6: Make sure enough of the copper coils are feeding their electrical current into the electric motor and the rest of the copper coils are linked into a set of rechargeable Battery's placed in the closest most convenient spot. Step 7: Build a duplicate setup of horizontally positioned discs with hanging copper coils and disc with upwards facing magnets and assuming the first set of discs are positioned to the front left side of vertical spinning disc, position the other duplicate structures to the front right, the back left and the back right of the vertically positioned motorized disc. As the vertically positioned motorized disc spins the horizontally in-beaded magnets will now hit into all 4 horizontally positioned discs causing them to spin. so you will effectively be using the spin of one disc powered by one electric motor to spin 4 constructs that are each generating electrical current. now build this whole setup multiple times over and use the current perpetuated by it to power up scaled electromagnetic generators that are equal to or more powerful than the ones used in a nuclear power plant. You will now have a device that is self perpetuating off of it's own electrical current perpetuation and no nuclear waist to worry about.

[@ahmedhasan2104]

Very Good job 👌👍 I am from Bahrain

[@japhetmnyeta1076]

Understood the alternating current cause dynamically shift ,very good tutorial

[@renxula]

Beautiful work!

[@jcr723]

Love the enthusiasm. Sweet video, my friend.

[@Thepracticalengineer]

Thank you! It's nice when things work

[@eemacedo]

Congratulations. Great work and brilliant ideas. You won one more subscribed from Brazil, Rio de Janeiro.

[@Thepracticalengineer]

Awesome thanks!

[@rogerbrowne5514]

It would have nice if you would of show us how you wired up the transistor and don't you need a resistor for the bass? Regards Roger.

[@tawficyakubu5116]

Excellent work, please sir what is the difference between armature and plunger?

[@ibshrestha6640]

Love your video...we can learn from you mistakes ❤️... Your workshop is 🔥🔥

[@SulaimanMohammedSaifALRisi]

Many thanks dear.....can we use alternating current ??? Thanks

[@ericgavizon8446]

I recommend something that might encourage growth in your channel. You have all the necessities or "expectations" required to have a big channel, and you post very high quality content. But there is one thing you are missing, a hook. Something that different stores you from other channels, something like a running gag or something that your known for doing. Also implementing more character would help a lot. I hope you become very successful one day.

[@Thepracticalengineer]

Thanks for the compliment and the tip! Yeah, this is definitely something I'm working on. I first wanted to make sure my content is on point and now this is.

[@francissmith9013]

Thanks for posting ! Very educating

[@DaveGDesigns]

Emiel you’re so good I love your vids keep em coming. 👌🏻

[@Thepracticalengineer]

Thanks Dave! I will

[@wizzlanderhh2522]

he actually did😀

[@girisworkshop2131]

Bro I like all ur mechanical stuff 👌👌👌

[@gorillaau]

Add a second cylinder and it could become self starting. Might need a micro to allow for a longer pulse at the beginning.

[@Thepracticalengineer]

I might be working on a second version..

[@kzand6953]

Great channel! Just starting mechanical engineering as a hobby. Ik ben een fan!

[@Eivraiiih]

Cool I'm gonna make one myself a tiny version XD

[@Thepracticalengineer]

Sweet! its an awesome project

[@miskinmisk4261]

Wao great Work and Thx for the education it will help me.

[@nathanalaneller]

Can you make a solenoid from a lathed dowel into a spool?

[@peetre]

you need to make the contact adjustable in a rotational plane. It needs to adjust for timing mainly. Thanks for the nice job.

[@cleverfairy2065]

It's great that you finshed!!

[@mariabecerra273]

Great job can you show how you made ceribro, please

[@antoniodelev7627]

you are just great. like there is soo much pre project things you gotta do for this shit not only all the electrical and mechanical knowledge. the amount testing and thought process, its incredible. btw can you do a project on 20 m trees thing.

[@Thepracticalengineer]

Thank you!

[@karlschwab6437]

Great job on your design and engine! I have made similar solenoid engines, but the switching has always been a problem. I think that a hall effect transistor switch would be the way to go. Thanks for a great video!

[@raykent3211]

Hi, yes dc in-air contacts for switching even modest current of less than half an amp are a pain. I agree that electronic switching is far better. But if you're a weirdly stubborn purist like me it can be done without semiconductors. I took the contacts out of the thermostat of a scrapped fan heater, rated for 240V at nearly 8 amps. Overkill? My little "electric Newcomen beam engine" runs on 6V at about 300mA. I gave myself a pat on the back!

[@orlandoneirapinrda9420]

Yo he construido algunos motores de solenoide y si efectivamente para energizar la bobina el switch es un problema. Para corregir el problema hice una bobina con alambre delgado sobre una jeringa que me diera como 15 ohmios y lo que use de pistón fueron dos imanes de neodimio . Para la carrera del piston no usar más de la mitad del recorrido dentro de la bobina . Para cerrar el circuito utilizar dos alambres que hagan contacto en el eje . Si desea le envío un vídeo

[@orlandoneirapinrda9420]

Creo que fui un poco inprudente , no se si esto se puede hacer ? siento que no es ético disculpas a practical engineer

[@paulanthonybridge5741]

Great motor. Torque ?

[@xsaxia2008]

Amazing video, you're absolutely one of the most intelligent people I've ever seen. You're quite impressive, keep up the great content! The only change I would suggest is explaining why things work. I've never studied engineering, so I have no idea why or how covering a bobbin with copper wire and leaving a little at one end pulls a rod through the bobbin when a current is added. Great video though, but now I have to go do more research! Peace ✌🏻🤙🏻

[@SureshKumar-kr3jp]

Dear sir, My name is suresh we research about 5mm solenoid switch your video is useful for us but we had some doubt which material is best for plunger what kind of material you used in this above video solenoid kindly suggest some plunger raw material grade

[@PROGAMER-qm7lu]

What's the difference bw copper wire and insulated copper wire ???? And also what kind wire is used in motor coils ???? Is it insulated copper wire or just copper wire

[@manishachaudhary8621]

I have a slight confusion on how you managed the piston in the solenoid to go backwards Does the golden colour bushing conduct electricity

[@thelazydoctor7010]

How many turns did you put there? If someone knows how many turns should I do at least , please tell me. And is there any Physik low that could measure the power of the coil beside the power of the magnetic field in the coil? I mean is there any low how much weight it could carry if you use that for Lifting things?

[@mattinchley8561]

BLOODY AWESOME BUDDY, I REMEMBER MAKING SIMILAR IN THE MID 80's, BUT I SEMI CHEATED USING A FEW PARTS from FISHERTECHNIK byetheway YOU DO HAVE A REALLY NICE SMILE, eg "I LOVE IT" towards the end, SMILE MORE!!!

[@retailconsult8794]

I cant understand what materiel you used to make the piston and can i use any metal rod.

[@brysonjacobs2868]

If you drive the flywheel with a prime mover and replace the plunger with a magnet, could it be a generator? Would be neat to have your motor in series with its twin generator to get (some of) your electricity back.

[@kimchikoalaa714]

would be very nice is you reduce volume when you play the machining parts during editing like how AvE does

[@FredMcIntyre]

Awesome stuff! really cool Emiel! 😃👍🏻👊🏻

[@Thepracticalengineer]

Thanks Fred!

[@phadikiller.9766]

Verry nice and hard work bro I am belong INDIA

[@mridulvij4528]

Sir please tell me the copper wire is magnetic or good in quality what type of wire you use sir to make a winding

[@SuperNarcissius]

Very impressive imagination combined with knowledge and

[@ablaauw70]

Leuk gemaakt heb ervan genoten hoe je het hebt gemaakt en het comentaar super en het beste je hebt er wat blooper tussen gelaten super het gaat gewoon niet altijd alles in een keer goed en maar goed dat andere dit ook kunnen zien.

[@graysonschiller3288]

Hi, wondering how you decide how much power (voltage) is needed for a solenoid? awesome video btw

[@MACROPARTICLE]

Excellent video. What was the voltage across the coil and the gauge of copper wire used?

[@Thepracticalengineer]

This one runs at 24 volts I believe I used wire with a 0.36 mm diameter here

[@naveenkr5992]

Hey man can you please tell me why you used those copper springs? And how does the plunger come out to make the following strokes ?

[@lt3633]

Could a spring replace the fly wheel?

[@wadib3eed7]

How did you calculate the number of turns and the voltage required applying to the coil ? Do you have any equation for making a coil like you did ?

[@anilkumarsharma1205]

solenoid engine is very good source for electricity, we used half pedal cycle of cycle and gives energy to this solenoid engine and wise versa

[@npshah101]

micro switch may work for switching the cylinder power.

[@Thepracticalengineer]

Hi, Yeah, I thought about that as well, but I was afraid that is would wear out very quick

[@rando007]

This is super cool!

[@donnawhitehead4090]

Are you selling these or would you know somewhere that does sell them. Very interested in purchasing one thanks Donna

[@sjaakk4883]

Wow nice video! Maybe I gonna try to build my own, But what material is the plunget made of?

[@Thepracticalengineer]

Awesome! The plunger is made from plain steel

[@LhajBELAAIDWorkshop]

Amazing project bro 👌👌🙏🙏

[@mafioz2001]

It sounds like Diesel engine running on 900RPM

[@xanders.8650]

Correct! 👌 😀

[@jaggass]

Like a Lister SL1

[@domdegood5376]

You got to clean the varnish on the ends of the coper wire.

[@anilkumarsharma1205]

you creates a very strong spring based battery so we press the spring with hydraulic pressure setup and it's then released slowly and turned the turbine or generators so we got energy or electricity

[@sanutrailerbaijalimagar6723]

How voltage in required

[@jacklarson6281]

I just discovered you channel and I really like the way your honest about your mistakes. most you tubers are terrified of showing them and edit everything like crazy. a true engineer, (such as yourself), knows that all good mechanical devices require hours if not years of trial and error to work out the kinks, and therefor are not afraid of those small mistakes along the way. good on ya bro. as a new subscriber, id like to join the group with a question. I've seen other people make solenoid engines of various types, in general they are all very clunky, my question is: is there any practical purpose/situation where a solenoid engine would be better than a standard electric motor, (other than for quick back and forth motion), for rotating a wheel/flywheel etc? thanks, and I'm looking foreword to checking out more of your vids.

[@Thepracticalengineer]

I believe indeed that mistakes are part of the process. But a lot of people get scared by the idea of making mistakes. That why I try to keep them in the video if they happen and they are worth showing. To be honest I don't know of a practical use for a solenoid engine. But they are nice to make and fascinating to watch.

[@santoshsundar1186]

Love this.. Very nice video.. If you have a circuit diagram with specs it would be really great.. I would love to build it for my son and make a moving train or car for him to play.. Cheers.

[@mrmeiii]

I have suggestion for the switching of coil power Why not use a micro switch with arm and roller thus eliminating the transistor and the springy wires you made ?? This is how I would do it

[@timo9355]

Neat idea to make a desk fan

[@kalhoon]

got any use for a big a magnet for magnetic seal/lock door?

[@JerryEricsson]

Ah yes, it sounds just like my uncle's old John Deer one lounger tractor he used to have on the farm, now that was a rig.

[@Slowly_Going_Mad]

This is pretty awesome. I feel like this could have been a precursor or prototype to the core armature design using a cammed switch. Makes building a low power motor by hand easier too. Edit: research confirmed electric motor prototype. :)

[@Thepracticalengineer]

Thanks! It is an awesome project indeed!

[@garygermain2333]

Yes, put a cammed switch using a set of Automotive points

[@GENERALWA5TE]

I have watched your 4 cylinder one as well, awesome videos. You should try 3d print a Nitro engine but create a solenoid around the piston. You could then re-use most of the Nitro gear, flywheel, maybe the throttle somehow?

[@akkodan101]

Please show the wiring diagram of the transistor.

[@mariuspascu2478]

Best for pond oxigenation if you make air pump.

[@j.p.4991]

Vamooooss, un nuevo videoooo

[@Thepracticalengineer]

Jeee

[@cainklassen5524]

Would copper coated mig welder wire work I can’t find pure copper spools anywhere

[@Thepracticalengineer]

Nope that would just short out

[@anilkumarsharma1205]

we only push or pulled the solenoid engine and a spring which is powered enough to get back the solenoid to it's original position so we used half cycle technology and less electricity?????

[@kareemsalessi]

Very interesting:: Q::What's the advantage of this type of engine over a regular one??? Also::: Background music is distraction, and for better presentation you only need to zoom in on your work.

[@Go_revv]

Why some people use matal cylinder and you use plastic which is better?

[@thefrog9660]

at 7:28 you show a eccentric balance, to help make the motor work, I am sure this cuts down the efficiency of the motor, so why not do away with the eccentric balance and add in another solenoid.

[@AJINFINITYCREATION]

Sir please tell me the total length of insulated copper wire

[@Thepracticalengineer]

I have no clue on this one

[@anttivalimaki7339]

Would piezo-electric structure be more eco-efficient and maybe durable too? Transistors and motors are also nice, because always have wondered what is the purpose of ferromagnetic flux densifier in those? It is about the total flux, not about flux density... Electric magnets are something different, funny world is not it? Or am I completely wrong here... :D

[@SonicFan52]

I'm struggling with mine, not sure if con rod too long or short?

[@Thepracticalengineer]

Looking at the pictures there are a couple of things it could be: - The alignment of parts seems a bit off - The flywheel looks light, it must have enough mass to keep it going over it's dead spot. - I assume the direct wiring is just for testing, it needs to switch on and off. - Any friction will stop it from working. Hope this helps.

[@yaserk55]

positive man ,,,I am sure that you have amazing soul,,,Good job

[@xero2715]

Would there be much of an improvement in using soft iron for the solenoid?

[@justintakayasu9414]

iron would definitely work the best, but its hard to get in rods like that soo good luck

[@tomcat5467]

من نفهمیدم دو سر جاروبک رو کجا وصل کردید. لطفا یک نقشه از اتصالات الکتریکی را برای ما بگذارید. با تشکر

[@giulianocerrato3082]

Molto interessante e complimenti per come lo descrivi.

[@AdamGa92]

What is an efficency of this engine in comparesment to engine used in electric cars?

[@udumbashole]

Electric motors are thee most efficient thing. This is just a hobby.