This is a model of a rotary engine (Wankel
engine). The model is based on the Mazda 13B-MSP "RENESIS" engine,
which is mounted in the car Mazda RX-8. The engine consists of an eccentric
shaft, rotor, and housing, just like the real thing, and the shaft can be
rotated by a motor or by hand to make it work like the real engine. The intake
and exhaust ports, spark plugs and apex seals are reproduced just like the real
engine. The ignition is represented by a light brick, which glows in
conjunction with the rotor’s movement. Please see the video for the actual
movement: https://youtu.be/WnrrxUuZl4c
The model will help you
understand a rotary engine, which can be difficult to understand, by building and
playing the model. The model engine works beautifully and can be used as a
kinetic art.