The model is based on a photograph of a German 'halbbalancier' steam engine build in 1847. It is a simple to build steam engine with all main features visible.
What does the beam connected to the piston housing (not the piston itself) and the top beam do? My first thought was that it was to keep the piston shaft from twisting, but then again it seems like that linkage would still have the piston shaft moving on an arc... I don't know. Apologies for any confusing terminology, I'm not familiar with steam engine vocabulary haha Also cool build!!
Thank you for analysing the video. The function of this beam is to keep the piston shaft straight during the movement. Sorry for my English, it's not my native language. I hope it's clear what I wanted to say.
So smooth!
What does the beam connected to the piston housing (not the piston itself) and the top beam do? My first thought was that it was to keep the piston shaft from twisting, but then again it seems like that linkage would still have the piston shaft moving on an arc... I don't know. Apologies for any confusing terminology, I'm not familiar with steam engine vocabulary haha
Also cool build!!
Thank you for analysing the video. The function of this beam is to keep the piston shaft straight during the movement. Sorry for my English, it's not my native language. I hope it's clear what I wanted to say.