Engines | Development | Primer | Supplies | Constructopedia | Control |Compressors | Tester | Build | Bibliography | Miscell

 

Air Compressors Using 8475 RC Buggy Motor/s

This page will feature air compressors using the RC Buggy motors. These motors are much more powerful than the standard or geared motors and are a boon to compressor designers.
Instant Mini Air Compressor using RC  Buggy Motor
Here's a quickie mini-compressor that you can rig up in less time than it takes to cook instant noodles. Using the inner motor output shaft">

Engines | Development | Primer | Supplies | Constructopedia | Control |Compressors | Tester | Build | Bibliography | Miscell

 

Air Compressors Using 8475 RC Buggy Motor/s

This page will feature air compressors using the RC Buggy motors. These motors are much more powerful than the standard or geared motors and are a boon to compressor designers.
Instant Mini Air Compressor using RC  Buggy Motor
Here's a quickie mini-compressor that you can rig up in less time than it takes to cook instant noodles. Using the inner motor output shaft, the geometry is just right for full compression of the small pump. It was able to drive my 2-cylinder engine effortlessly surpassing Ralph's improved double-acting pump. I reckon it will serve as the new benchmark for pump testing.
 
The design actually suggested of itself. Normally, one would use the outer motor output shaft. But I was struck by the exact geometry using the inner motor output shaft and the small pump. Is it a fortuitous coincidence or is it an intended design by TLC? 
Free running, the inner motor output shaft turns at 1540-1580 rpm. With the mini pump unloaded, it runs at 1440-1460 rpm. And with the mini pump driving the 2 cylinder engine, it runs at 1320-1340 rpm.  It does run warm at the high rev, so it may merit a Surgeon-General’s WARNING: Prolonged usage may be detrimental to the health of your pump. 
 

And as suggested by LUGNET fans (no pun intended), here's one with added air cooling system ;-)

More to come

Main Air Compressor Page

Home

Updated: 20 Jun 04