Rotary Vee motor

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This rotary-vee motor design, while uncommon and with limited practical use according to NASA, is showcased through a demonstration model. The link to this model was shared by thingiverse user jamesdavid on a post related to v-12 motors. You can find the details of this motor's mechanism in the provided NASA report (http://ntrs.nasa.gov/archive/nasa/casi.ntrs.nasa.gov/19890016636_1989016636.pdf). Currently, the model requires soluble support for complete printing. However, plans are underway to print individual parts on a TOM or Replicator, so keep an eye out for updates. The rods may pose a challenge as they're too thin and tall for ideal printing, but scaling could be a potential solution. Acrylic rods with rezn-bonding might work as well. The body and cylinders of the model print without issue, and separate files will be provided for these parts. The source file in Rhino is also available for anyone interested in experimenting further. Stay tuned for printing results and feel free to share your suggestions!