I put Koenigsegg’s Freevalve Tech on a Harbor Freight Engine - PorscheCart Engine Build Continued

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  • @jrshaul
    @jrshaul 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1511

    "Koenigsegg."
    "Freevalve."
    "Harbor freight."
    SUBSCRIBED.

    • @ironmyno
      @ironmyno 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Sums it up quite nicely

    • @BryByWire
      @BryByWire 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Same lol

    • @jimmatheson9125
      @jimmatheson9125 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      "expecially"

    • @adamguinn8305
      @adamguinn8305 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Quite literally click bait lol worth it!

    • @user-tu2ch8nu3u
      @user-tu2ch8nu3u 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      th-cam.com/video/Xox3mD_N4QA/w-d-xo.html

  • @pabfab9662
    @pabfab9662 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3734

    "I'm not an engineer". Proceeds to replicate supercar technology with a lawn mower engine and a 3D printer.

    • @joshuakuehn
      @joshuakuehn 4 ปีที่แล้ว +105

      tHe FuTuRe iS nOw

    • @NGC1433
      @NGC1433 4 ปีที่แล้ว +83

      Lot's of people have amputated their limbs, that does not make them surgeons.

    • @charlesparr1611
      @charlesparr1611 4 ปีที่แล้ว +126

      Lots of engineers designed garbage that fell down or exploded, but by and large they skate, and remain engineers just because they got a gentleman’s C while drinking in class. But man they can’t wait to tell you about that iron ring and how engineering is a superior way of thinking. Engineers drink heavily largely because they fear we will realize they are nothing like this guy. This guy isn’t an engineer at all: He is an Artificer, and we will never have enough of them to go around. Artificers are creative, artistic, they think outside the boxes in places so odd that sometimes they need to devise things almost but not entirely unlike boxes, which you can still stand on and still hold things. Engineers however? Dime a dozen and you don’t even need to go looking for them. They are stodgy, trust their programmed calculators and computerized materials tables and all the other things they don’t seem to understand prevent any shred of innovation, and are the reason so. Much of our modern world is so damned similar across the planet. Engineers do. A boring and tedious job that is on the verge of being automated away, and has really only endured this long because the atomators are engineers. It’s why we still have so many managers. Managers never downsize themselves.
      You know how you find an engineer? Don’t worry, he will find you, as you are next on his list to patronize.

    • @l8rn3rds
      @l8rn3rds 4 ปีที่แล้ว +217

      @@charlesparr1611 who hurt you? was it an engineer?

    • @kramnull8962
      @kramnull8962 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      @@l8rn3rds Nah it was just a guy with a thingamabob...

  • @flyingpeter
    @flyingpeter 4 ปีที่แล้ว +177

    there is no engineer more legit that the one that tries to reinvent the wheel in his garage out of curiosity, you are the boss

  • @infocentrousmajac
    @infocentrousmajac 3 ปีที่แล้ว +345

    I am an engineer, and I can honestly say that so are you. Great work!!! keep the innovation flowing. cheers

    • @ubertalldude
      @ubertalldude 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      I'm an engineer as well, and I am also very impressed

    • @alphaforce6998
      @alphaforce6998 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Is that what busboys call themselves nowadays?

    • @BUDRS
      @BUDRS 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@alphaforce6998 damn 😂😂😂

    • @hidros1461
      @hidros1461 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I'm not an engineer.
      I too am impressed.

    • @cmelongarage8136
      @cmelongarage8136 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I’m an engineer and I agree
      Jk I’m not an engineer but one time I am made a coolant reservoir with a bottle so I am engineer

  • @zackworrell
    @zackworrell 3 ปีที่แล้ว +292

    Wesley, you are a serious geek and that makes you a very special person. Keep up the creative thinking, fearless curiosity, relentless determination, and mad skills. This world needs more people like you.

    • @alphaforce6998
      @alphaforce6998 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      No it doesn't. Really, it doesn't. What did he accomplish here other than get fools to marvel at complexity while shunning the simple and effective mechanical solution?

    • @Affected207
      @Affected207 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Z

    • @krazyira8140
      @krazyira8140 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ​@@alphaforce6998 ur name is alpha force and ur pfp is a wolf. I think that says enough but if it doesn't koenigsegg didn't invent freevalve technology for no reason, at high rpms valves are open for less time which restricts air flow. Free valve technology allows for the valves to be open longer, increasing airflow and increasing power.

    • @alphaforce6998
      @alphaforce6998 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@krazyira8140 What do you have a against wolves? Did you know that dogs are just wolves who gave up?
      You're missing the point I made in my comment, because certain engines may benefit from more air flow, but it's not just a matter of valve duration it is about the maximum flow potential of the heads themselves, as well as the exhaust. Some engines will respond really well to heads, cam, and headers - i.e. most stock V8 engines...but not a dinky mower engine.
      Let us know when konig's egg busts onto the lawnmower scene. I'm sure juan, pedro, and carlos will ditch their 30 HP "shitbox" mowers for 33.3 HP konig's egg FREE VALVE monsters.

  • @MrUltraDreamz
    @MrUltraDreamz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1564

    "Im not an engineer" Designs a camless valvetrain 212 head from scratch with his own code

    • @bufordmaddogtannen5164
      @bufordmaddogtannen5164 4 ปีที่แล้ว +93

      He has a phd in youtube how to videos..

    • @MichaelWatersJ
      @MichaelWatersJ 4 ปีที่แล้ว +111

      I have a PhD in engineering, I don't think I could do this.

    • @soupflood
      @soupflood 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      He might not have a degree or related paper, while doing it as a hobby.

    • @Elias_Harrison
      @Elias_Harrison 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      I'm not a game designer
      *proceeds to create terrible games in roblox studio for fun*

    • @Syclone0044
      @Syclone0044 4 ปีที่แล้ว +73

      “That’s the whole problem with the world. Fools so sure of themselves, and wise men so full of doubt.” - Bertrand Russell
      That comes to mind (the latter half of course) when I read your observation of his overly humble underestimation of his engineering skills.
      A piece of paper doesn’t actually do anything in and of itself. In my mind, anyone who practices the basic principles of science is a scientist, same for engineering.
      Yeah maybe you’re not a professional career engineer. But you’re damn sure an engineer doing serious engineering dude!

  • @rayburn157
    @rayburn157 4 ปีที่แล้ว +585

    Whenever you're ready to implement a 16 valve setup for an LS, I'd be happy to do the machine work and offer my facilities.

    • @magnum0121984
      @magnum0121984 4 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      And I’d be happy to buy the finished setup if you ever mass produce it for a Ford 5.0 coyote

    • @UPR91
      @UPR91 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      @@magnum0121984 The reliability could be a little pb... Currently I have more confidence about my belt drive that a full set of valve and controller. Mostly when I think about the consequence of a small failure on the system on the engine

    • @Papaturtal
      @Papaturtal 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      That's what I was hoping would happen when I heard the GM and Honda were doing a merger, but alas it is just electric car development

    • @stephenmitchell2121
      @stephenmitchell2121 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@Papaturtal with V-TEC yo 🤣

    • @ryanwalton986
      @ryanwalton986 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@UPR91 A well designed system should have very little chance of catastrophic failure. Even if CPS is disconnected or actuator solenoid is disconnected, the return spring should prevent interference.
      However, being a new tech I’d also trust belt/chain driven valves for the moment! I wonder if the era of gasoline engines will be long enough to see widespread use of solenoid actuated valves.

  • @oggearhound2242
    @oggearhound2242 4 ปีที่แล้ว +609

    The valve tappets that you noted were "off center" and thus an error is wrong deduction. They strike the top of the valve stem off-center so that they rotate slightly at each strike. This prevents lopsided wear on the valve seat.

    • @blackturbine
      @blackturbine 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@user-tu2ch8nu3u no

    • @captaintoyota3171
      @captaintoyota3171 3 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      Correct sir. If you fail to rotate the valves over time carbon build up etc will foul the valves.

    • @connorssmallengines6663
      @connorssmallengines6663 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Yes the old Wisconsin engines had these with a flathead design, same concept though

    • @ancientapparition1638
      @ancientapparition1638 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      oh wow thats interesting I never knew that. Great idea!

    • @HANKTHEDANKEST
      @HANKTHEDANKEST 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Been wrenching for years, been in a fair few engines and I never knew this. Learn something new every day folks!

  • @markythegreat
    @markythegreat 4 ปีที่แล้ว +158

    “I am not an engineer”

  • @rayray7405
    @rayray7405 3 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    When he first tried to start unsecured engine , I was laughing. When it started and ran well , I was not laughing anymore. He is a very talented person. NO FEAR .

  • @Pags222
    @Pags222 4 ปีที่แล้ว +275

    I watch these videos to remind myself that I'm not really that smart. Love your unbridled thoughts and the ability to execute on them. Keep up the great work!

    • @WesleyKagan
      @WesleyKagan  4 ปีที่แล้ว +51

      Eh, it’s a lot of trial and error, not necessarily smart or not. Thanks man!

    • @jakekooser
      @jakekooser 4 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      @@WesleyKagan we used to call that 'research and development', it sounds better.

    • @conorwasson4727
      @conorwasson4727 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      @@WesleyKagan intelligence is applied knowledge. Don't sell yourself short.
      Sincerely, a random passerby who got this video recommended and is floored by the content.

    • @rolandocrisostomo2003
      @rolandocrisostomo2003 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      We are all good at something.

    • @skylined5534
      @skylined5534 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@rolandocrisostomo2003
      True... though my talent is sucking at everything I try to turn my hand to... it's a talent i guess 😂

  • @Junkyard_Dave
    @Junkyard_Dave 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1650

    If you want to work together email me I have the thesis paper on the free valve tech from Koenigsegg, I just haven't had time to build and program a system.

    • @WesleyKagan
      @WesleyKagan  4 ปีที่แล้ว +486

      Absolutely, I'd love to get in touch. If nothing more I'd like to read it! haha

    • @rndargis0
      @rndargis0 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      check the description , there is his promotional inquieries email

    • @thejkyle
      @thejkyle 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      That would be an interesting read

    • @benjamindavidson632
      @benjamindavidson632 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      Do you also have a cad file of you knees?

    • @purplepenguin43
      @purplepenguin43 4 ปีที่แล้ว +58

      @@WesleyKagan message Warped Perception too, 1: he would love this video. 2: he's run an efi small engine series he's probably got some pointers for the timing on the harbor freight engines. 3: he's got slow motion camera's and clear cylinder heads, freevalve + clear cylinder head would be epic. you would be able to see how the pneumatic servo was acting in the cylinder.

  • @AbdulHameed-kv6pr
    @AbdulHameed-kv6pr 4 ปีที่แล้ว +297

    So Koenigsegg come up with a new valve technology and some badass dude replicates it in his garage. Wow!

    • @underdog5004
      @underdog5004 4 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      In a (man) cave, with a box of scraps!

    • @joshuakuehn
      @joshuakuehn 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      This is the way the world works.

    • @Piazzapower
      @Piazzapower 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@joshuakuehn usually the other way around!

    • @marekkuklis5867
      @marekkuklis5867 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Not really replicate. Koenigsegg system has variable lift which is the hardest part to create. This is just on/off.

    • @alexwatters2969
      @alexwatters2969 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@marekkuklis5867 variable lift should be relatively simple. air solenoid has to overcome the spring pressure to open the valve to begin with. using a spring with variable spring rate and proportional air valve to control air pressure. you could make it have different valve heights.

  • @nhungcle
    @nhungcle 4 ปีที่แล้ว +392

    Hey, don't forget to fill the engine with oil.

    • @dylanzrim3635
      @dylanzrim3635 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      I just gave you like 70. You may thank me for ruining your 69 likes

    • @johnhunter7244
      @johnhunter7244 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@dylanzrim3635 thank you

    • @chaotickreg7024
      @chaotickreg7024 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@johnhunter7244 You're welcome

    • @shawn2104
      @shawn2104 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      16:45

    • @alexrosado3890
      @alexrosado3890 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      H ng

  • @samtimo3002
    @samtimo3002 3 ปีที่แล้ว +113

    "I dont wanna pay for cams what is other way"
    Proceeds to make his own valve system

  • @tda2806
    @tda2806 4 ปีที่แล้ว +167

    Y o u probably won't find this comment, I'm nearly the 500th person. The set screws that you use to operate the valve head WILL back out. I suggest that you use 2 set screws per valve, each half the length of the current one. screw the first set screw in so that it just touches the valve and then screw the second one in above it to lock it into place, a little loctite at this point would be useful as well. The loctite will give you 2 benefits, one stopping the setscrew backing out and two it will seal the threads as a possible leak for the air pressure. I hope this helps best regards from the UK.

    • @ItsRossinator
      @ItsRossinator 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      This method works really well, until you're the next guy that works on it that doesn't know about the second set screw. Lol, but I doubt that'll be an issue in this scenario.

    • @PayNoTaxes0GetNoVote
      @PayNoTaxes0GetNoVote 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Why make it so hard FFS? Use Allen cap screws with holes in the sides of them then use retention wire (commonly used in motorcycle racing) and wire the suckers together. Easy Peasy

    • @Azzysdesignworks
      @Azzysdesignworks 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@PayNoTaxes0GetNoVote Downside to wiring it is if you have to adjust later. using a setscrew with a nut on the top for retention has been working in engines for decades.

    • @AAllinsonNN
      @AAllinsonNN 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@PayNoTaxes0GetNoVote my parents pay lots of taxes but can’t vote - what’s up with that?

    • @sprolyborn2554
      @sprolyborn2554 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@AAllinsonNN Felons? about the only way you can end up in that scenario.

  • @alexwebster3722
    @alexwebster3722 4 ปีที่แล้ว +332

    Absolute insta click title right there

  • @Jordanmac25
    @Jordanmac25 4 ปีที่แล้ว +149

    "Valves: what do they know? Do they know things? Let's find out!" instant like

    • @lukewittman3488
      @lukewittman3488 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Doggy doggy what now??

    • @liquidesnake2
      @liquidesnake2 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      is this a bojack horsman refrence " hollywoo stars who are they do they know things lets find out"

  • @Theonlyclaymarkham
    @Theonlyclaymarkham 4 ปีที่แล้ว +82

    This is the type of content TH-cam was made for. Well done sir! Super impressive

  • @the3odo1721
    @the3odo1721 4 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    Random TH-cam recommendations actually coming thru for once. Outstanding video can't wait to see the progress.

  • @xxpatrick204xx
    @xxpatrick204xx 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1227

    Chinese man at Chinese factory: **copies intensely**

    • @theblukatlife
      @theblukatlife 4 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      Well he did give away his design for free so

    • @nunyabidness105
      @nunyabidness105 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      China already has their own version of free valve technology

    • @davidmackieson4609
      @davidmackieson4609 4 ปีที่แล้ว +116

      @@nunyabidness105 you mean stole like everything else they claim they come up with

    • @xone_mi
      @xone_mi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      write that down write that down

    • @james10739
      @james10739 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      I'd be ok with that I mean it's a 6.5hp I imagine with that if it's fine tuned you could get at least 8 to 10

  • @heyhayhay247
    @heyhayhay247 4 ปีที่แล้ว +377

    This is f*cking mind blowing. Like wow.

    • @WesleyKagan
      @WesleyKagan  4 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      Thanks! I appreciate it!

    • @katanamast279
      @katanamast279 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@WesleyKagan. Is this Tech patented or is it open source? I've always thought this should be implemented on the next S2000 to keep it NA if there ever will be another gen built by Honda

    • @SavageZebra67
      @SavageZebra67 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@katanamast279 yes and no. anyone you find tht can fit pneumatics to your custom engine head prop keeping it to themsleves

    • @combativeThinker
      @combativeThinker 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@katanamast279
      Why not make a crazy NA engine like that even more powerful with forced induction? I recommend twincharging it.

    • @danielnelson4881
      @danielnelson4881 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@combativeThinker Why twin charge? I'm genuinely curious why you would say that. With turbo technology these days, they spool incredibly fast. If we're just going for power... I mean really any other reason as well.. I see no use where adding a supercharger is more beneficial than just a turbo.
      Now don't get me wrong, I'm a man who loves a good supercharger.. But the logic part of my brain says there's just nothing a supercharger can do, these days, that a turbo wouldn't do better. Yeah you can MAYBE get power a few hundred rpms sooner but is that really worth all the hassle?
      I am *very* open to being proven wrong though!

  • @refluxcatalyst7190
    @refluxcatalyst7190 4 ปีที่แล้ว +87

    Thinking to myself "Surely he's not gonna start that just sitting on the trailer...."
    [he does, engine starts dancing away] I love this guy!

  • @davidellis7960
    @davidellis7960 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You will need to reduce the Dead Volume in the Pneumatics to the smallest of Dead Volume as possible, also you will need to apply small ac current to dither the solenoid coil and armature to prevent Hysteresis in the inductive elements as the field collapses about 50 to 60 micro amps at about 20 to 30hz. These are Ball Park figures to Start the Idea is to prevent the mechanical and pneumatic delays in the loop as they will limit engine RPM at some speed. I have worked with high speed Pneumatics and Hydraulics in my career and this is where some of the Problems came from (inertia is your rival) Keep up the Work this is where new ideas run out into working designs for the future.

  • @TerraRoot
    @TerraRoot 4 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    I love high technology applied to disposable engines! Build a dyno and test it. And/or blow peoples minds by using the inlet valve as a throttle valve and ditch the carb.

  • @dosdahrk4504
    @dosdahrk4504 4 ปีที่แล้ว +134

    I'm from new Zealand and bro you remind of blokes like Briton and McLaren ..huge giants started in a little ass shed well done lad go hard

    • @larrynorsworthy8582
      @larrynorsworthy8582 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I ran a set of chevy heads from NZ. Pro Topline name. Way ahead of the others.

    • @lgwebberwebber4327
      @lgwebberwebber4327 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Briton was awsome

    • @teenaramsay2469
      @teenaramsay2469 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@lgwebberwebber4327 John Kenton Britten a brilliant genius engineer, artist, architect and entrepreneur, died far too young.

    • @WasabiBoyNZ
      @WasabiBoyNZ 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@teenaramsay2469 100%

    • @WasabiBoyNZ
      @WasabiBoyNZ 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I'm from NZ too. there are several genius engineers..Paul Dunkley is one of them facebook.com/DunkleyRacingDevelopments/ not everyone can build a full replica Bugatti from just a photo..But he can and did!

  • @BUILTOFFICIAL
    @BUILTOFFICIAL 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1422

    dude this is brilliant!

    • @pavelgerasimchuk1446
      @pavelgerasimchuk1446 4 ปีที่แล้ว +70

      this dude is brilliant!

    • @WesleyKagan
      @WesleyKagan  4 ปีที่แล้ว +86

      Thanks!

    • @supteg2.495
      @supteg2.495 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I would love to collaborate on this project you did really well.

    • @iceman49bg
      @iceman49bg 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@supteg2.495 collaborate?

    • @cski68
      @cski68 4 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      Yes it is and for eanyone that thinks CVK will have a problem with this, I can personally tell you, he will not. If fact I will send him this video and I wouldn't be surprised if you get a job offer. I work for Raw Design House which is a subsidiary of Koenigsegg with Sasha Selipanov running the show. here is our new website, open to the public but not officially released. www.rawdesignhouse.se/team
      Keep up the good work.

  • @Burroughsbikebuilds
    @Burroughsbikebuilds 4 ปีที่แล้ว +157

    “Pressure in = Pressure out”
    Well said, lol

    • @karlvanboxel561
      @karlvanboxel561 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I luv it man if it werent for elec itd b the way of the future 🤙🤙😎

    • @izzyplusplusplus1004
      @izzyplusplusplus1004 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@karlvanboxel561 it IS the waveform of the future.

    • @izzyplusplusplus1004
      @izzyplusplusplus1004 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      $$ when it started... So much 🛠😍

    • @nissan300zxmike
      @nissan300zxmike 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Head Gasket - "Am I joke to you ?!?"

  • @MississippiDan1
    @MississippiDan1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    Awesome!!! I love the idea of using air! I designed the original "electronic valve actuation system" and submitted the idea to Invention Submission Corporation... Emphasis on "submission"... They took my design and created some fancy blueprints, then wanted 10,000 dollars to proceed with building a prototype... From a 17yr old. Seven years later, a friend calls and says he saw the system in a hotrod magazine... I used heavy 12v solenoids to move the valve itself with a light return spring. I also used a mechanical, centrifugal advance system for the timing. I opened the valves more as the throttle moved and the timing advanced mechanically for accelerating. Normally the valves react from the crankshaft speed for acceleration. You need to at least control the duration of valve timing.

    • @Chris-fo8wp
      @Chris-fo8wp 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Yes, they stole your idea, that is what those assholes do...same happened to me.
      Found my product on the market less than a year later.

    • @MississippiDan1
      @MississippiDan1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@Chris-fo8wp what's sad is, i see ideas i had at 15yrs old being used today and i never had the opportunity to introduce them to market and further the world. Imagine if our society was set up so kids could chase their dreams from a young age and see them through.

    • @hollabacatme
      @hollabacatme 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I thought I was the only one. Amazing what you can dream up for so many times it to be done by parties with big pockets

    • @hollabacatme
      @hollabacatme 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I thought I was the only one. Amazing what you can dream up for so many times it to be done by parties with big pockets

    • @BigEsGarage
      @BigEsGarage 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@MississippiDan1 I modified an electric golf-cart using a simple engine/gen set to supplement the battery to increase range and to improve efficiency.
      This was the late 80's, I was 13, I though I was the only one thinking such things out of millions of people then. How arrogant really.
      Most ideas take decades to iron out, as you know, so if we didn't stick to it someone else would, it's only fair.

  • @Matt_The_Hugenot
    @Matt_The_Hugenot 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    TH-cam randomly recommended this to me. I'm impressed by your work, what I can understand of it anyway, a lot of it is over my head.

  • @ma61king
    @ma61king 4 ปีที่แล้ว +192

    Amazing, also love the "open source" approach here, I can see a lot of home tinkerers "freevalving" their own engines soon

    • @boronat1
      @boronat1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      im in for that extra hp , giv me the freevalve kit

    • @SpadeNya
      @SpadeNya 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      GIVE ME TIME AND I SWEAR ILL DO IT AN AUDI

    • @pgmallon
      @pgmallon 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      That just sounds like what an engine would do if it skipped laundry day.

    • @quillmaurer6563
      @quillmaurer6563 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      I so badly want to put something like this on my old VW Bug. I already converted it from carb to EFI. I could imagine a quite similar process actually, there are kits using Megasquirt or other aftermarket ECUs that allow for converting old carb engines to EFI - the same could be done to convert standard engines of damn near any type (pushrod engines like my Bug and this Predator probably being easier than OHC or DOHC), just mount the actuators above the valves somehow, tune the ECU, and now anything can be a Freevalve engine.

    • @newdeathscope
      @newdeathscope 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ls swap when?

  • @jupiterjohnson7191
    @jupiterjohnson7191 4 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    I have know idea what I’m looking at, but the more I watch the smarter I feel 🧐🤓😌

    • @johnhunter7244
      @johnhunter7244 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Emoji spam

    • @ScooterLee-ei1ep
      @ScooterLee-ei1ep 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      To bad your feeling is false.

    • @IcejjfishTbone
      @IcejjfishTbone 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ScooterLee-ei1ep since he is watching he is learning which in turn makes him smarter on this technology t

  • @GoughCustom
    @GoughCustom 4 ปีที่แล้ว +299

    Very cool idea! I loved the shot of the dowel pin embedded in the wall 🤣

    • @johnnybraccia452
      @johnnybraccia452 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Gough Custom jump to 14:40

    • @TheSlashSlingingSlasher
      @TheSlashSlingingSlasher 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      What language is this?

    • @TrapperAaron
      @TrapperAaron 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Just an idea u might want to have computer set to slightly open exaust valve when starting. Yes most newer engines have a starting hump built into the exaust eccentric (at high rpm it basically floats over this hump). But I think u could make it very easy to start w a little low rpm exaust advance

  • @mannycalavera121
    @mannycalavera121 4 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    I love when TH-cam recommends me random new channel's like this

    • @AngryTurds
      @AngryTurds 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So much better than make-up tutorials, skateboard fails, or guys being hit in the balls by random shit.

  • @gordonjcp
    @gordonjcp 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    That's amazing! It runs really steadily and smoothly. Regarding your timing sensor, consider buying an off-the-shelf timing ring for converting engines to Ford EDIS and making an adaptor. That will sense the presence or absence of metal teeth rather than magnets which are going to come flying off your timing wheel at speed :-) I'd also look at using screened cable for the sensor to stop it picking up ignition noise.

  • @EvilChuckie
    @EvilChuckie 4 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    You Sir give me hope for humanity, as a retired engineer I see a lot of younger people that seem to be getting dumber year on year, so well done Wesley keep it up.

    • @davesnothere8859
      @davesnothere8859 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      If that's what you are seeing you are missing the maker revolution. 3d printers, inexpensive access to cnc equipment, and easily programable microprocessors along with collaborative platforms that share knowledge and access never seen are making this a generation of crowd source Edisons. These kids will be all right.

    • @dankingsbury9971
      @dankingsbury9971 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@davesnothere8859 I agree with you in principal, but I also have seen a tendency to "go off half-cocked" (I'm not talking about this project, necessarily), building a prototype before doing basic design, including tolerance and "don't reinvent the wheel" research. Just because you can easily fab something, doesn't mean you're being efficient process-wise.

    • @neiltooley455
      @neiltooley455 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I think what he means is that technology is playing a major part in working things out. Where as before you had use your head to a lot more i.e. Not relying on computers to do all your drawings, calculations and building parts for your idea. Building things 10-20 years ago was a lot more hands on. So I think what he means is people are not using there skill set as much. So therefore using technology is making you dumber as your not applying yourself as much as technology is doing a lot of the work for you. That's my thought on it anyway mite be wrong or right. But I agree with his statement. As a qualified engineer and Electrician

    • @EvilChuckie
      @EvilChuckie 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@neiltooley455 Yes that pretty much covers it, I ha a conversation 20+ years ago, this young chap was showing of the latest widget he had just bought, he told me that I was "past it" and this was the greatest generation, to which I replied "Who do you think invented most of the products you are using".......................... we old folk did.

    • @neiltooley455
      @neiltooley455 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      EvilChuckie ' I once had a apprentice and all he wanted to do was play on his phone. I simply said if you want to learn I will teach as much as I know. But remember this I've got all my qualifications and I've learnt from listening to my teachers. So it's no odds to me it will only be your downfall. I fully agree with you this generation aren't that smart. If you've built something yourself hands on. And if it breaks or there's something wrong you've got a lot better understanding why it's failed, how to fix the fail. Then make it so it doesn't happen again.

  • @alvarogdc
    @alvarogdc 4 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    You know, I’m doing a mechanical engineering degree, so o thought I was decent smart. Then this man shows up and oh boy... snap back to reality. This is amazing man, seriously cool.

    • @dorianvincent2101
      @dorianvincent2101 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Me too haha

    • @dorianvincent2101
      @dorianvincent2101 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Also me too for second degree in mechanical engineering (in France)

    • @krp-xe3hw
      @krp-xe3hw 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Stick with it! Engineering school is difficult to say the least but the reward for all that work makes it completely worth it! Being a mechanical engineer myself I will say that it is extremely important that you build some basic mechanical skills and knowledge before you graduate. By that I mean that you have a firm grasp on knowing how to use a wrench and can solve basic real world issues with machinery. If you can combine the science with real world mechanical skill you will go far. At the end of my interview, with my current employer, I was asked to draw the inner workings of an open differential. Piece of cake... Take full advantage of any opportunity you have at career fairs and don't be surprised if starting pay is lower than expected. Typically in this field employers want you to prove that you have what it takes before you start making the big bucks you were looking for. Good luck! If I can do it so can you!

    • @alvarogdc
      @alvarogdc 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@krp-xe3hw Dude, that was surprisingly encouraging. Thank you :)

  • @W650cultmember
    @W650cultmember 4 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    "..pressure out" *dramatic pan*
    Hectic mate, glad you are ok. This has to be one of my favourite channels going right now, i wish you all YT success!

    • @WesleyKagan
      @WesleyKagan  4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thank you!

    • @hydrocarbon82
      @hydrocarbon82 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah, that was hilarious & scary at the same time. I think we've all had those "did I almost die" moments.

  • @claytonstrang
    @claytonstrang 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    dude, you broke the internet. diy free valve engine is absolutely game changing. congratulations Wesley, you have accomplished something that is inspiring.

  • @samuelbagwell296
    @samuelbagwell296 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cam timing in intake and exhaust events from a mechanical to a electronic , you have to have a reluctor wheel or use the cam lobes with a variable speed switch a reluctant wheel would have to be controlled by a computer a variable switch can work off the cam lob to activate the valve of the actuator, for the intake timing and a reluctor wheel for the exhaust timing to pull the electromagnetic actuator to each valve and it has to be timed through events of the four stroke engine, understanding the dynamic of intake, compression ,power and exhaust stroke you can either do a signal to activate the actuator through a relucter wheel to a contoler (ecm) the timing event of duration of the valve, a switch to activate off the cam lobes to the actuator and then take valve cam lobes are actually an off on switch with the duration calculated so it would actually be a variable off on switch for the duration timing this is only my opinion, the first variable cam timing Honda and other foreign vehicles are used by hydraulics psi. using oil pressure and timing through events but you're going from a mechanical to an electronic and it has to be achieved by a switch to keep it simple and a variable speed switch to be exact for you have to control the variable cam timing the duration this is all my opinion thought about but not tested good luck

  • @FenderBender503
    @FenderBender503 4 ปีที่แล้ว +130

    Mr Beast: Lives in Indoor Igloo for 24 hours
    WK: Puts Koenigsegg engine technology on Harbor Freight Engine

    • @malkavianloner8808
      @malkavianloner8808 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Mr beast is useless

    • @diegosc985
      @diegosc985 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The more you watch that idiot, the more money he gets, which he then gives away for free to get views, the more rich he gets. It's a cycle. I

  • @HomeBuiltByJeff
    @HomeBuiltByJeff 4 ปีที่แล้ว +83

    Very impressive just getting it to run. Great work.

  • @RzrBldSwe
    @RzrBldSwe 4 ปีที่แล้ว +79

    This is really exciting project! Big Congrats on the first run. Gonna follow this with excitement :D

    • @WesleyKagan
      @WesleyKagan  4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thanks! I’m glad it worked as well as it did!

    • @TheFPSPower
      @TheFPSPower 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      For a second I thought I commented on this video, never thought I would see someone with the same profile pic lol.

  • @joshdenham8404
    @joshdenham8404 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This is amazing. Free valve technology is absolutely the future of the combustion engine for both power and efficiency applications. This gives me some hope that this tech will be available to the home engine builder. Hopefully within the next decade

  • @chadhosmer9357
    @chadhosmer9357 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You are definitely an engineer. Engineers usually make things alot more complicated and add 70 extra parts that can fail, to accomplish the same outcome. Good job!

  • @beargibson3100
    @beargibson3100 4 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    The crank trigger harness on gm late 80's to mid 90's fwd engines had foil wrapped around the wires and grounded to reduce noise

    • @kiltedsaint
      @kiltedsaint 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      A shielded sensor harness is probably his next route but I had the same thoughts. Especially using a hall effect instead of vr.

  • @zacht9447
    @zacht9447 4 ปีที่แล้ว +169

    "Huge mess that is my garage right now" I just wish I had a garage.

    • @juliansoto2651
      @juliansoto2651 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      bro i feel you

    • @Stuttering_Devito
      @Stuttering_Devito 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me too!

    • @JPelus
      @JPelus 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I'm in a little single-car right now. Don't get me wrong, I'm very grateful - but shit do I wish I had some projects like this guy. Always greener pastures.

    • @DiscoFang
      @DiscoFang 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Just start with the mess and you're halfway there.

    • @SailingFrolic
      @SailingFrolic 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same bro. Trying to get out of the trailer and into a real house.

  • @Jazz3006
    @Jazz3006 4 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    Toss a fuel injector on there and ditch the carb entirely. No need for a throttle if you have control of the valves.

    • @roomtempcoffee
      @roomtempcoffee 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That's what I thought. isn't that what Koenigsegg did?

    • @Jazz3006
      @Jazz3006 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@roomtempcoffee I don't know how close they got, but I'm sure that was the goal.

    • @agusgolturbo
      @agusgolturbo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@roomtempcoffee Bmw did it a long ago with valvetronic engines. not the "camless" but the full variable lift.

    • @d1zguy864
      @d1zguy864 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      his system uses air it's either full close or full open. not variable he needs the throttle plate/carb

    • @Jazz3006
      @Jazz3006 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@d1zguy864 not at all. Just shorten the duration it is open for lower loads and lengthen the duration for higher loads. Whether he has the fidelity to do so is a different story. If he wanted to get REALLY fancy and had a multi-cylinder engine, he could actually fire it every other cycle, or even break up cycles in some other sort of pattern.

  • @leesmith7974
    @leesmith7974 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm not an engineer I'm just a 50 something guy who has honed his mechanical skills and theory thru experience. I have no idea about coding however watching your video has intrigued me. I understand computer control through sensors etc... But your video is like a crash course on programming for me. I think I've been inspired enough to learn the language. Thanks! Keep it coming.

  • @paulbubb1792
    @paulbubb1792 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    engineer is just a word, don't get tied up in ego, just keep doing what you have been, the smile on your face when the engine was running tells me all I need to know about your abilities.

  • @5thgearouttahere
    @5thgearouttahere 4 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Really cool project, interested to see how your experiment goes. Good luck!

  • @timothymulholland7905
    @timothymulholland7905 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Congratulations! This type of technology will give the internal combustion engine new life with incredible efficiency!

  • @andrewwolf4430
    @andrewwolf4430 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Amazing project, as a 70 yo enginerd i am jealous of your fearlessness.

  • @frankchodacki6269
    @frankchodacki6269 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You say your not an engineer, but the engineers I worked with when I was a CNC programmer / machinist had no idea how parts got made as they never spent any time in the shop and would design things accordingly. But well beyond that, this video is a testament to what you can do with obtainable modern tech if you put you mind to it. Well done sir!

  • @kariannestudeman1909
    @kariannestudeman1909 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    As someone who is fascinated by engine tech, this looks like it needs to be explored for sure. Removing the physical operation from the pistons to operate the valves, would make their work more efficient/less loaded by workload. This is so cool, keep at it!

  • @TheRogueX
    @TheRogueX 4 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    "Spark plug wrench! Not very useful.."
    *struggles with spark plug*

    • @dodgeme1986truck
      @dodgeme1986truck 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      But it was an excessively overtightened spark plug that would've stripped out the stamped steel plug wrench anyway

    • @AngryTurds
      @AngryTurds 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Yer that breaker bar and socket is 10/10 way more stout than the pressed steel poop that comes with small engines.

  • @mattoattacko
    @mattoattacko 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Thank you for showing us the general design process.

  • @antiblingdesigns
    @antiblingdesigns 4 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    If I hit the lottery, I’m angel investing in this guy.

    • @user-tu2ch8nu3u
      @user-tu2ch8nu3u 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      th-cam.com/video/Xox3mD_N4QA/w-d-xo.html

  • @OscarGarcia-sk8px
    @OscarGarcia-sk8px 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The world is a better place because of people like you, The Tinkerer. We need more people like you.

  • @Nestophallies
    @Nestophallies 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You sir are a genius. That is remarkable, you have proved your concept beautifully.

  • @HR3EEE
    @HR3EEE 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    When that thing started, I cracked a huge smile and finally exhaled. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

  • @aviationist
    @aviationist 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I've had day dreams about this. I'm glad you did it. Cheers!

  • @davidraezer5937
    @davidraezer5937 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I applaud your efforts. In automotive applications the tone wheel for the Hall effect sensor is steel. Might help your design.

  • @DaiseyDieMelker
    @DaiseyDieMelker 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are an engineer for sure. Proof is that most engineers with degrees do not and in many cases cannot do this. Don't need a degree to be a great engineer. Legendary dude!!

  • @austinbrockner6405
    @austinbrockner6405 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The whole time watching I’m just thinking.... too much sensitive low voltage systems. “ .. need to reroute spark plug wire..” , yup... and also thinking man I couldn’t do this, I’d just come up with another mechanical valve timing in the end. Props for getting outside of the box and not taking one for the team with what is sticking in the wall. Glad TH-cam suggested this

  • @MrDeepwatermarine
    @MrDeepwatermarine 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    “Ex specially” is killing me. Obviously you’re smart. Being honest I’d switch brains with you.

    • @janeblogs324
      @janeblogs324 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      But he did use metric, so I'm fence sitting still

  • @codytrent9887
    @codytrent9887 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    If you aren’t already a part of Open X on Facebook, please join the group! You could very likely get help on this project (there are Koenigsegg engineers in the group), and you could also contribute quite a bit of knowledge to others!

    • @WesleyKagan
      @WesleyKagan  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Okay, I'll take a look! Thanks!

  • @andrerodrigues4468
    @andrerodrigues4468 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    "so valves, what do they know? Do they know things? Let's find out" 😂 loved it

    • @nolanchu9906
      @nolanchu9906 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      bojack horseman reference?

  • @volatile2805
    @volatile2805 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Before pulling the string always pull gently to find the compression stroke before you give it a good rip for faster starts. Damn fine work you did by the way. Love it and thankyou!

  • @bobd1513
    @bobd1513 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I tuned the cogwheel on the johnson housing with my iPhone and it ran flawless on water, dude is a genius!

  • @dustinwolfe9591
    @dustinwolfe9591 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is pretty damn respectable. Takes a lot to impress me from youtube nowadays and you can color me impressed

    • @dustinwolfe9591
      @dustinwolfe9591 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Dude, also. You are the man for leaving drawings. I just asked for drawings for this on a different video and now I feel dumb. Still, props on your idea, design and for posting them for free

  • @emanuelnamseth1469
    @emanuelnamseth1469 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This the coolest thing I've seem in a long time. Wish I knew how to replicate this project. But beyond my skills.

  • @Flyingdinosaur69
    @Flyingdinosaur69 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    the tinkering level your at is WAY over my head, but I enjoyed this so much! haha

  • @msigurko
    @msigurko 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very kind of you to put all this knowledge out there. Especially given all the resources that you have put into it. Very impressive!!!

  • @thejonlmiller
    @thejonlmiller ปีที่แล้ว

    I appreciate that you began to breakdown the engine unsecured, on a messy desk, pushing the computer keyboard out of the way to make room to work. I feel seen!

  • @boru-cnc
    @boru-cnc 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is brilliant! I like how nice you designed everything. Proper job!

  • @markg7030
    @markg7030 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Don't get hung up on particle/ wave duality. Increase or decrease spacing on your timing wheel. The engine is running smooth.

    • @SidneyCritic
      @SidneyCritic 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I had probs with optical on plastic wheels due to the light/UV going through the wheel so I just made the wheel more opaque and it's fine.

  • @TsunauticusIV
    @TsunauticusIV 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Congrats on being featured on TH-cam’s “creator on the rise” list!

  • @dallynsr
    @dallynsr 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    That is way freekun cool.
    Nice work.
    I first read up on pneumatic valves around 2007, and didn’t believe it existed until nearly when Koenegsegg had a video talking about it’s “new” fantastic valve train a couple years ago and its been an eternity waiting for anybody to develop this concept so we can eventually one day unbolt our cam shaft pushrod and OVC clunkery and throw it in the junk can.
    Can’t wait for this to be a DIY kit for cars/trucks.
    The old school carb hot rodders and current LS/LT E85/Meth injection big HP guys won’t see it coming. (Even though it has been now for decades)

  • @davidsymalla4785
    @davidsymalla4785 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm a gearhead geek right along with you brother!! That is AWSOME AF!! You might want to patent that shit and sell it as a hop up kit for geeks like me and all the other geeks out there!! For what its worth, you impressed the hell out of my son and I.

  • @jameskent9464
    @jameskent9464 4 ปีที่แล้ว +181

    Just calling it FreeValve is begging for a Cease and Desist.

    • @williamwilliams8145
      @williamwilliams8145 4 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      B is for build and their Eleanor Mustang springs to mind.

    • @matthiasmartin1975
      @matthiasmartin1975 4 ปีที่แล้ว +92

      Good point. But Christian von Koenigsegg is a good dude, not like the mafia types that work for Ferrari legal or anything Hollywood. I'm pretty sure Christian would be enthusiastic about Wesley's project. Of course if it will evolve into a commercial product patents and licensing will have to be looked into. But as I understand Koenigsegg, they actually want to inspire other manufacturers to look into the technology and adopt it. That would certainly be a very welcome income stream in the form of licensing.

    • @nikonordman7624
      @nikonordman7624 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@matthiasmartin1975 i don't think it would be out there if they didn't want anyone to use the tecnology

    • @waifuracer6516
      @waifuracer6516 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@nikonordman7624 They plan to release it for production by 2022... So yeah they definitely want it to be used

    • @GunFunZS
      @GunFunZS 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      @@matthiasmartin1975 he may be a good dude but I don't think you understand one of the problems with having a patent or copyright. If you have a patent or copyright etc it is coupled to a legal duty to defend and prosecute violations of that right or lose the right. He spent a bunch of money and so on to get that patent It would be insane to do that and not also plan on defending it. and from a practical standpoint as much easier to defend easily winnable cases than ones that aren't. That means the most the time people trying to defend patents will find small time people dabbling at infringement and cease and desist against them rather than letting people get a lot of money invested in it before they stop them. This creates the track record of defense that they would need in a more serious case of infringement to show that they had already been defending the rights.

  • @BIGWIGGLE223
    @BIGWIGGLE223 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Loving the long format where you're taking us through the creative and design process along with you. It's very interesting to watch someone with an actual education and background (I think you have an engineering background, but if you don't, you should definitely switch professions) in engineering. A lot of videos are presented to us after they've already got the design process done. And the systems for the valves is mind boggling. How long ago did they design these systems?? Sounds like uncommon '80's racing tech.

  • @musicman_hd607
    @musicman_hd607 4 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    FSAE teams: *HEAVY BREATHING*

    • @quillmaurer6563
      @quillmaurer6563 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Good point - if this guy with apparently no mechanical engineering background (so he said) could make this work, it ought to be nearly trivial to a bunch of engineering students who will jump on novel ideas even if they might not be the most reliable. Some race series would ban such things, but FSAE would probably let students mess around with stuff like this. FSAE camshafts are an endangered species now.

    • @flybyguy1450
      @flybyguy1450 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      A freevalved mt-07 engine would dominate fsae

    • @kingofsludge7262
      @kingofsludge7262 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeaaaa I’m gonna see what the team thinks

    • @gearloose703
      @gearloose703 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@flybyguy1450 You need small valves and low rpm for freevalve, what engine would work with that?

  • @edwardsadler6003
    @edwardsadler6003 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow! It runs ten times smoother than the one I bought. Amazing!

  • @3dartstudio007
    @3dartstudio007 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    At 7:03 talking about the UV light and receiver on the timing wheel. I have some experience with those type of sensors, and I can assure you, you're MUCH better off with the hall effect switch. The switches that use light of any wave length can be foiled by simple things like smoke in the air. Car engines encounter all kinds of dust and smoke while operating not to mention moisture and rain that can get on the optics. The hall effect switch is a much more robust and reliable device working in a sealed package even under harsh road racing conditions. They work even covered in oil. I love videos like this that ignite the imagination. Thank you!

  • @dixonsmith1580
    @dixonsmith1580 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Imagine what you and Casey putsch could do if you combined forces, I for one would welcome you as our new overlords.

    • @njwhoishe
      @njwhoishe 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Casey Putsch kneels before this.

    • @scottklandl488
      @scottklandl488 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Please don’t go near Casey

  • @allieandevanfriesen
    @allieandevanfriesen 4 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Don't forget the oil!

    • @droceretik
      @droceretik 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Did you watch the video?

  • @tejbergin6393
    @tejbergin6393 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    As a third year engineering student my mind is absolutely blown🤯🤯🤯

  • @taaviansper3122
    @taaviansper3122 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love the code comments "this here is garbage and you know it", keep up the good work man!!!

  • @joshuwa88
    @joshuwa88 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I got some news for ya buddy, you are actually an engineer. This is exactly what it's all about. Nice build.

  • @makattak88
    @makattak88 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    "I feel like I'm in an Alfred Hitchcock movie." LMAO nice

  • @justinm.791
    @justinm.791 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Love the fact you built this out of your own imagination and skills..something rarely seen anymore.

  • @BryanBeast13
    @BryanBeast13 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    It sounds so quiet, would be amazing on a generator

  • @scottrich976
    @scottrich976 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    For a better crankshaft sensor use an optical disc with at least 720 points of switching. Printers have a load of high precision sensors and can be had for free.

  • @Gideon_Judges6
    @Gideon_Judges6 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You actually get a lot of noise from ambient natural or artificial light that was probably messing with your PV or IR receiver. You have to filter that out or have a minimum threshhold.

  • @sadbadmac
    @sadbadmac 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    8:27 "// The compiler says this is needed otherwise the govt. takes my cat"
    Your comments are hilarious lol

  • @aiden251
    @aiden251 4 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    “Hollywoo stars and celebrities, what do they know? Do they know things? Let’s find out”

    • @savneetsinghrairai6823
      @savneetsinghrairai6823 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      They are fake hero's which just robb us with huge fees for flims....no contribution towards making our everday life's better ... honestly people are exited about them ...well I consider nickola Tesla ....Karl's benz.. Rudolf diesel...Edison..grambell...Newton ...Einstein....and present innovative people are real heros n celebrity

    • @agnel47
      @agnel47 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Bojack Horseman.

    • @beingboston
      @beingboston 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Is this a crossover episode?!

  • @Neoaculus
    @Neoaculus 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    8:44 "This right here is garbage and you know it" in the code kills me

    • @mrflippant
      @mrflippant 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      "Compiler says this has to be here or the govt. will take my cat"

    • @joshuakuehn
      @joshuakuehn 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      This one ended me in the code:
      If (state % 2) == 0) // bool wasn't working so this dumpster fire...
      Fuckin using duct tape to seal a space ship. Ingenious but my God is that a weird way to do things

  • @jfan4reva
    @jfan4reva 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congrats! Not only did it work, it worked without any noticeable intern carnage to the engine. Just be careful not to overheat (as in melt) your 3d printed solenoid mounts. If it does, your valve timing will be affected first, and then you may start hearing noises as the valve don't close completely anymore. If that starts to happen, you'll need to change from additive 3d printing to subtractive manufacturing. The good news is that you've already got the cad files. The bad news is that subtractive manufacturing also applies to your wallet.
    This is a pretty cool experiment. Good luck and thanks for the video.

  • @javalos8423
    @javalos8423 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wesley, you are a real site for sore eyes. Bravo to you for doing this. Great idea. 68 Corvette there ? CX 500 too ? you're a man of my own taste and experimentation. Awesome video.