Diaphragm Air Engine

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[Nighthawkinlight]

Now this is what I like to see. Nice job on a truly novel design. I don't think many realize how rare an accomplishment that is.

[RealEngineering]

Your 3D animations are great. What are you doing them in?

[nowrench]

This is actually potentially ground breaking technology. As a mechanic... and a bit of a wannabe engineer, I'm incredibly impressed... and inspired! 👊💥

[johnfrian]

Waiting a month for a Tom Stanton video: feels like 3 months.
Watching a 10 minute Tom Stanton video: feels like 3 minutes.

[Shubhyduby]

Omg the graphics and your ideas are out of this world

[NicholasRehm]

You just tricked me into being interested in air engines, dangit

[johnhelbecht]

His face when it finally continued to spin instead of going back and forth. Priceless

[MakersMuse]

There's something magical about such an obsession resulting in such great design. I can tell you only showed a fraction of the prototypes though :P Keen for it to go on a plane!

[PenkoAngelov]

"Noisy engines don't always go faster..."
The truth has been spoken! Amen to that!

[Gldble]

Hey Tom! Great build! Might I suggest using a pressure regulator to increase the efficiency of your engine by giving the engine a measured consistent dosage of air from the bottle? It should flatten the peak on that thrust curve into a nice long line. You already have a measured out volume, regulating the pressure will allow you to optimize every part of your design by guaranteeing a pretty steady rate of air moving through it (assuming the pressure doesn't drop so quick temperature changes are a consideration)

[GoExperimental]

These animations are I have no idea how long it would take to create something like this but I'd like to have a play with the software and learn the basics. Props on another amazing video.

[integza]

Your reaction when it finally starts working is priceless!
Great job Tom, that design is just amazing I never heard of an engine that uses that concept.

[sparrowthenerd]

I love how all the top comments are from other maker youtubers, its such a wholesome community

[funradiokissfm]

I think many people don't even appreciate the amount of work that was put into this. Been trying to get this thing to work for weeks but have been struggling quite a bit with airtightness. Really admire you for coming up with this genius concept

[RonaldFinger]

Absolutely fascinating and incredible. Fantastic work, Tom!

[GospodinJean]

Stop for a moment and appreciate the fact that such a youtube channel exists

[XoPlanetI]

As an engineer i must say i am thoroughly impressed.These are the type of people who have been advancing technological innovations for centuries.

[JoelCreates]

Wicked illustrations! I loved the original air hogs, this is so cool. Do you think a high pressure engine may be possible using threaded co2 cartridges?

[you_just]

Ah yes, the SI unit for specific impulse, the Stanton: 1 second of thrust per 2L bottle at 60PSI

[ennioschnieder]

I‘m without words... You‘re such a genius. Especially as research in this field has been going on for more than 100 years🤯🤯

Tom Stanton be like:
„Wait a sec let me quickly invent a new engine“😂