The idea: I spend an hour a day practicing something I’m bad at, post the results here, and eventually get better.

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Thursday, January 31, 2013

3D model: Inline-four engine

Thing practiced: 3D modeling

Tool used: SolidWorks 2013 trial

I’ve always had an iffy understanding of how car engines work – I learned pretty much everything I know from this book when I was 9. To understand better, I started modeling one.

Intake and exhaust camshafts:
Camshafts

Pistons and connecting rods:
Pistons and rods

Crankshaft:
Crankshaft