Balloon Powered Single Cylinder Air Engine Open Chassis

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Balloon Powered Single Cylinder Air Engine Open Chassis is a cutting-edge open chassis version of the Balloon Powered Single Cylinder Air Engine Toy Train (https://www.myminifactory.com/object/balloon-powered-single-cylinder-air-engine-toy-train-31361). Boasting the same drive train as its train counterpart, this vehicle tips the scales at less than that of the train version and has consistently covered over 70 feet on smooth surfaces, along with a remarkable distance of over 55 feet outdoors on concrete into a slight headwind, all thanks to its balloon power.\r\nWe competitively race these vehicles for the longest distance achieved. Some strategic elements in racing involve inflating the balloon as much as possible without taking unnecessary risks, always wearing safety goggles as an added precaution. As a seasoned professional in the field of balloon powered single cylinder air engine racing, my advice to up-and-coming racers is clear: use a new balloon, but please keep it under wraps.\r\nA video documenting a distance test can be viewed below:\r\n\r\nTo get started with building your own Balloon Powered Single Cylinder Air Engine Open Chassis, you will need to acquire 4 "AS568" #219 o-rings (1 5/16" I.D., 1 9/16" O.D, 1/8" section) for the tires and at least one "punch balloon" (I found mine at a local party supply store, but they can also be purchased online).\r\nIt's possible that some files may have been overlooked in the initial design, so if you encounter any questions or issues, please don't hesitate to reach out.\r\nDesigned with precision using Autodesk Fusion 360 and sliced efficiently using Cura 2.3.1, this model was printed in high-quality PLA on both an Ultimaker 2+ Extended and an Ultimaker 3 Extended.