What is the Solenoid engine
Solenoid engine is a great educational project for the understanding of basic concepts of electromagnetism, mechanics, reciprocating motion, timing and engines. The construction of the Solenoid engine idea is very simple: It is a “similar-to-combustion-engine” but powered by electricity instead of fuel.
What is Solenoid?
Solenoids are powerful electromagnets made from an iron rod wrapped in coils of electric wire. When electricity flows through the wire, it turns the iron rod into a powerful magnet. When the electricity is switched off, the iron rod stops being magnetic.
Material Required for the making of solenoid engine
- Solenoid actuator
- 2 bolts 5 cm and 3mm
- 2 bolts 3cm by 3mm
- nuts
- washers
- plastic spacer
- 10-inch copper wire 22 gauge
- 20 by 10 cm wooden piece
- 20 by 10 cm hardboard sheet
- 24v power supply of battery
Crankshaft Template
