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4.2.1 The steam engine
In general the smoothness and the leak tightness of a steam engine model do
not influence the basic function. Never the less it is important that the steam
engine runs easy and smooth. For all models and as well for the steam
engine model counts: the smoother they run the better they function.
A small steam engine model is not able to run with its full power when the
belt of the fly wheel towards the generator is too tight. The generator needs
at least 1000 rotations/min coming from the steam engine, to generate
sufficient voltage, to make the LEDs flash.
The power is also depending on the leak tightness. Make sure that the seals
are fitting well between the boiler, the steam tubes and the cylinder and that
the connections are properly tightened and no steam is escaping.
Please adjust the timing if the valve - controlled steam engine does not work
properly. Use the instruction and the figure to set the timing.
4.2.2 The electronic
Please pay attention to the following points when a circuit on the bread
board does not function properly:
When nothing happens after mounting the circuit do not get
nervous and prove the current coming from the generator. Are all
connections plugged in well? Sometimes the connection cable of
the generator is not properly connected to the crocodile clip.
Does the steam engine have enough rotational speed? One can use
a multimeter or mount a simple circuit with one red LED to prove
the generated voltage of the generator. You can connect the LED
straight away to the crocodile clips for a short while; the red clip to
the longer wire of the LED.
Now prove the components of the mounting of the circuit. Are the
polarities (positive and negative pole) correct? Is there a part
which is not plugged in properly?
Are all parts plugged in with the right polarity, f. ex. the LEDs?
The longer connection wire is the positive pole.
The longer connection wire of the electrolytic is also the positive
pole and additionally you find a minus symbol on the enclosing of
the negative pole.
Summary of Contents for D100E
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