Monday, April 27, 2009

Model Steam Engine/Lego Mashup

Here's a useful steam application from twdunbar - its a steam powered USB iPod charger. The steam engine is a Jensen #75 connected to a Lego Technic motor via a rubber band. Since the Lego motor is being driven by the steam engine it acts like a generator. You can hear the engine load up once the iPod is plugged in.