Ever think a turbo could power a truck without an engine....

[NPloysa]

... . but as the engine itself???? This is awesome! Home made turboshaft. Mine is similar, but with no energy extraction like he has. Mine is pure jet, his is a jet actually doing something besides make noise! I am envious! I am planning on doing the same with mine, but need to hone my metal working skills.



http://www.rcdon.com/html/experimental_projects.html



Video (engine operation):



http://www.rcdon.com/html/gr-5a_turboshaft_engine_video.html



Video (tug in operation):



http://www.rcdon.com/html/grv-1_turbotug_video.html



Pretty good engineering if you ask me! I can do 75% of that work, with the right tools, and I understand it all, but man, that ECU confuses me! I hate electrical!



Nick

 

[KBennett]

That is awesome! I told you to get yours coupled!

I'll PM you with some more ideas.

 

[crobertson1]

Nick,



A word of caution: Kirk's ideas are EXPENSIVE.

 

[KBennett]

Nick,



A word of caution: Kirk's ideas are EXPENSIVE.

That must be why I just donated about $800 worth of electronics to the cause

 

[NPloysa]

Yes, Kirk's ideas are expensive IF I payed him for the stuff. Since they were donated for a good cause, it's a free idea!



Craig, I will have this stuff hooked up by the time we run it at your house



Thanks a lot, Kirk!