Stirling Engine Model Kit

• Minimum Age: 14+
• Difficulty Level: 3
• Estimated Build Time: 3–5 hours

Why This Project Belongs in Your Lab:

Unlock the secrets of mechanical motion with the Stirling Engine Model Kit. This high-fidelity assembly kit offers a deep dive into the physics of power and propulsion, resulting in a stunning functional model for your desk or workshop.

Technical Specifications

• Product Type: Dual-Cylinder High-Temperature Stirling Engine
• Chassis Material: Zinc Alloy, Stainless Steel, and Hand-Finished Log Base
• Voltage Output: 3.0V – 5.5V (Integrated DC Generator)
• Fuel Type: 95% Ethanol (Alcohol)
• Visuals: Mirror-Finished Metal with Industrial Gold Accents
• Dimensions: 17cm x 13cm x 9.5cm (6.7" x 5.1" x 3.7")
• Included Accessories: 2x Alcohol Burners, LED Filament String, and Spare Glass Tubes
• Synchronized Dual-Cylinder Action: The balance-style architecture provides mesmerically smooth movement. The dual-piston design increases torque and stability, allowing the engine to reach high RPMs and maintain consistent power output.
• Energy Conversion in Real-Time: Watch the transition from thermal to mechanical to electrical energy. The integrated micro-generator and LED filament string give instant visual feedback on the work your heat differential is performing.
• High-Transparency Engineering: High-strength glass heating tubes and glass alcohol lamps allow total observation of the thermodynamic cycle in real-time.
• Premium Material Foundation: Built on a weighted, anti-skid solid log base, crafted from zinc alloy and stainless steel. Heavy, stable, and designed to minimize vibration at peak speed.
• Drive Mechanism: Balanced Crank-Linkage system
• Generator Output: Sufficient for driving included LED beads or small electronic components
• Stability: 4x Integrated anti-skid pads
• Safety Features: Protective covers for alcohol lamps and spare quartz glass tubes
• The "Golden" Preheat: Fill lamps with 95% alcohol. Allow quartz tubes to preheat for 60–120 seconds before giving the flywheel a light push. A hot, consistent flame is the secret to high RPMs.
• Circuit Integration: The output leads can power small 5V logic circuits or sensors using nothing but a flame.
• Maintenance Protocol: Never add oil or grease to the cylinders. If glass becomes clouded with soot, wipe with a lint-free cloth once fully cooled.