Mini Functioning V8 Engine

I have always had a fascination with moving parts in a 3D printed assembly, so I went to modeling a functioning v8 engine in Fusion360. It works by using a drill to convert rotating motion into linear motion. I currently attend University High School in California. I hope you all enjoy it!

3D Printer

3D Filament

Spray Paint of Choice

Sand Paper/Sand Block

Drill

5 M3 screws

I used Cura to slice of the models I made in Fusion360. I printed at 100% infill density.

I used Cura to slice of the models I made in Fusion360. I printed at 100% infill density and 0.2 layer height.

After printing all your parts, you want to sand down the contact points between the piston head and the engine block. This is to provide a smoother surface for the piston heads to glide on. After sanding, you can choose any colors to paint your engine.

To assemble your engine, just snap 2 piston arms on each of the 4 separate cylindrical sections of the crankshaft. Snap the other side of the piston arms to the piston heads, and put the engine block plus the assembly of the piston heads, piston arms, and crankshaft together.

Once you have assembled the parts, you are ready to use your engine! Just use the correct size head for your screw on your v8 engine and start your engines! I hope you all enjoyed my project!