Philcraft Penny Engine with built in USB compressor
2022
This is a version of Philcraft's Penny Engine which has it's own USB (5v) powered air compressor built into the base. It is a simple engine using an old UK penny for the base. This example has the normal turned brass flywheel. The penny is dated 1962.
It has a tiny single acting oscillating cylinder, 3mm bore x 4mm stroke. The engine block is supported on two ornate brass pillars, one of which carries the air feed. Air is supplied by a miniature air compressor inside the wooden base. The compressor is powered by a 5v DC supply from a standard USB socket. Exhaust is through a hole in the top of the block. The pillars are mounted on a 1962 UK penny, which is supported on three brass feet fixed to the wood base.
Make
Philcraft
Model
Penny Engine
Made
2022
Description
Miniature stationary engine with built in air compressor