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by dampfspieler
Sun Feb 19, 2023 9:55 am
Forum: Members' Websites and Boats
Topic: Steam Thistle Cluaran
Replies: 102
Views: 759791

RPM-Display finished

Hi Russ, the RPM-display is mechanically and electrically finished. It was successfully tested for function on my Variospeed drill (OPTIdrill DQ20V). The overall view RPM_M_015kl.JPG The arrangement of the components in the housing RPM_M_003kl.JPG The wiring using a solder terminal strip RPM_M_013kl...
by dampfspieler
Wed Feb 01, 2023 8:05 pm
Forum: Technical - Engines and Boilers
Topic: Lagging....
Replies: 17
Views: 15727

Re: Lagging....

Hi Steve,

a very reasonable solution. Where do you bought it?

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Dietrich
by dampfspieler
Sat Jan 21, 2023 8:30 pm
Forum: Members' Websites and Boats
Topic: Steam Thistle Cluaran
Replies: 102
Views: 759791

Re: Steam Thistle Cluaran

Hi, i received all the parts and checked their function using a breadboard. RPM_M_001kl.JPG I swung the magnet past the sensor by hand to check the display. That worked. RPM_M_002kl.JPG Tomorrow I will mount the setup on the lathe to check the accuracy of the gauge. The 9V battery will be installed ...
by dampfspieler
Fri Jan 20, 2023 8:22 pm
Forum: Members' Websites and Boats
Topic: Steam Thistle Cluaran
Replies: 102
Views: 759791

Re: Steam Thistle Cluaran

Hi,

the speed range of my device goes from 10 to 9999 rpm.

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Dietrich
by dampfspieler
Thu Jan 12, 2023 7:09 pm
Forum: Members' Websites and Boats
Topic: Steam Thistle Cluaran
Replies: 102
Views: 759791

Re: Steam Thistle Cluaran

Hi Russ,

thank you for the links. I have ordered the parts.

Best wishes
Dietrich
by dampfspieler
Wed Jan 11, 2023 8:32 am
Forum: Members' Websites and Boats
Topic: Steam Thistle Cluaran
Replies: 102
Views: 759791

Re: Steam Thistle Cluaran

Hi Russ,

nice work, looks interesting. Do you have a link to the Amazon offer?

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Dietrich
by dampfspieler
Thu Dec 29, 2022 8:07 am
Forum: Technical - Engines and Boilers
Topic: Steam engine from the North Caucasus
Replies: 173
Views: 3584514

Re: Steam engine from the North Caucasus

Back your pardon,

could you post your pics the way you had done first times. I have blocked rar-files.

Best Dietrich
by dampfspieler
Tue Dec 06, 2022 8:46 am
Forum: Technical - Engines and Boilers
Topic: Towards Building a Steam Powered Outboard Motor
Replies: 53
Views: 69861

Re: Towards Building a Steam Powered Outboard Motor

Hi,
... Spotting the bearing housing flange against the crankcase:
how do you fix the housing while doing the job?

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Dietrich

p.s. It is possible to show three picture in one post.
by dampfspieler
Sun Dec 04, 2022 3:49 pm
Forum: Technical - Engines and Boilers
Topic: Towards Building a Steam Powered Outboard Motor
Replies: 53
Views: 69861

Re: Towards Building a Steam Powered Outboard Motor

Hello,

looks fine.

How will you lubricate them? What about 2RS ball bearings?

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Dietrich
by dampfspieler
Fri Dec 02, 2022 10:37 pm
Forum: General Steamboat stuff
Topic: HELP identify steam tug
Replies: 9
Views: 6157

Re: HELP identify steam tug

Hello,

it could be a ARDELT Twin.

A few more photos would be very welcome.

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Dietrich