Ferris Wheel

[Rdean33422]

I finished this up a few days back and thought you may get a kick out of it.
This is the same engine that powered the water pump I built a year ago.



Thanks for looking
Ray

 

[minh-thanh]

I've always liked projects like this.

 

[ShopShoe]

I enjoy these things too. After all, you need to be able to answer the question: "But, What does it do?" when people see an engine you've built.

How about a Merry-Go-Round?

--ShopShoe

 

[Rdean33422]

That could be another project. I will have to think about that.
Thank you all for the kind words.

Ray

 

[JohnBDownunder]

Have you thought about nabbing some of the grand-kid's Lego people as passengers?
Just shows my warped view of things I guess.

 

[delalio]

I like this. Nice work. What are you using to down-gear? It looks like you have a gear unit to the back of the ferris wheel?

Engine is running beautifully too.

 

[vederstein]

"But, What does it do?" when people see an engine you've built.

We've got a forum thread for that!!!

But what does it do?!?!? (Bring it on...)

I'm sure you've all been asked that question by people that just don't get it. The usual answers I give to the question is "Collect dust" or "Help increase global warming". Anyways, come here and post pictures/videos of your engine if it actually does something. Show off your electrical power...

www.homemodelenginemachinist.com

 

[Rdean33422]

I will look into the Lego people.

The gear reducer is made from a D/C motor gear combination with the motor dissected and most cut off. It is rated at 16 RPMs but I don't know at what input speed.
This is the same gear reducer that I used on my Rumely model tractor.

We've got a forum thread for that!!!

I had no idea there was such a thread.
Thank you all
Ray

 

[stanstocker]

Ferrous Wheel? Like this one?

Cheers,
Stan

 

[Shelton]

My granddaughter's tiny dolls would look good riding in that Ferris wheel. Very neat.