Modular engine - Revision history

Remou: untest

2026-08-26T15:14:50Z

untest

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	* Exhaust manifold		* Exhaust manifold

	As well as: ~~COLLAPSE!~~		As well as:

	* 2x fluid ports (any type) for air and exhaust		* 2x fluid ports (any type) for air and exhaust

Remou: test

2026-08-26T15:14:32Z

test

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	* Exhaust manifold		* Exhaust manifold

	As well as:		As well as: COLLAPSE!

	* 2x fluid ports (any type) for air and exhaust		* 2x fluid ports (any type) for air and exhaust

Remou: Added section on supercharging

2026-08-22T20:48:11Z

Added section on supercharging

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			Modular engines are an advanced engine type. They offer more fuel efficiency and power than prefab engines, but are more complex.

			=== Supercharging ===
			Supercharging is the process of increasing air pressure inside of an engine using a pump, most commonly a large electric pump. This can increase power generation by as much as 80%.

			When supercharging an engine, its air to fuel ratio will be affected. Most engine control units from the workshop can handle this automatically, but if you are using a custom ECU, it might be an issue.

			Turbocharging is not directly possible, but a similar effect can be achieved by using an impeller pump.

	=== The simplest engine possible COLLAPSE! ===		=== The simplest engine possible COLLAPSE! ===
	[[File:Mini modular engine.jpg\|alt=A modular engine with one cylinder and no cooling. It is equipped with only a fuel manifold, an air manifold, an exhaust manifold, and a clutch.\|thumb\|The smallest engine possible. It would overheat if it had more fuel.]]		[[File:Mini modular engine.jpg\|alt=A modular engine with one cylinder and no cooling. It is equipped with only a fuel manifold, an air manifold, an exhaust manifold, and a clutch.\|thumb\|The smallest engine possible. It would overheat if it had more fuel.]]

Remou: It is so tiny

2026-08-11T16:43:50Z

It is so tiny

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	=== ~~Components~~ COLLAPSE! ===		=== The simplest engine possible COLLAPSE! ===
			[[File:Mini modular engine.jpg\|alt=A modular engine with one cylinder and no cooling. It is equipped with only a fuel manifold, an air manifold, an exhaust manifold, and a clutch.\|thumb\|The smallest engine possible. It would overheat if it had more fuel.]]
			Because a modular engine doesn't actually need a lot to function, we can create the tiniest engine possible using just a few parts.

			You will need one of each:

			* Crankshaft
			* Clutch
			* Fuel manifold
			* Air manifold
			* Exhaust manifold

			As well as:

			* 2x fluid ports (any type) for air and exhaust
			* Fuel tank
			* Electric motor (for starting the engine)
			* Some logic


			Construct the engine by attaching all parts, starting with the crankshaft.

			Instead of a belt starter motor, an electric motor can be applied externally to start the engine.

			You can skip adding an ECU by setting a constant throttle of 0.5 fuel and 1.0 air.

			=== Components ===

	==== Crankshaft ====		==== Crankshaft ====

Sav: /* Crankshaft */

2026-05-29T01:33:55Z

Crankshaft

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	[[File:Crankshafts array.png\|alt=All available crankshafts, from size 1x1x1 to 5x5x5\|thumb\|Crankshafts]]		[[File:Crankshafts array.png\|alt=All available crankshafts, from size 1x1x1 to 5x5x5\|thumb\|Crankshafts]]
	There are 4 unique crankshaft components and two converters.		There are 4 unique crankshaft components and two converters.

			Keep in mind that crankshafts do have resistance, so it is more efficient to minimize the amount of unnecessary crankshafts.

	==== Flywheel ====		==== Flywheel ====

Sav: /* Manifolds */

2026-05-29T01:32:28Z

Manifolds

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	An '''Exhaust''' manifold allows exhaust gas to leave the engine.		An '''Exhaust''' manifold allows exhaust gas to leave the engine.

	A '''Coolant''' manifold has two connections that allow coolant to enter and leave the engine. All coolant is shared throughout the entire engine, which means that a single coolant manifold can draw coolant from both outputs at the same time, provided the coolant enters the engine through another manifold. Coolant manifolds do '''not''' have a ~~builtin~~ pump, which means they will not circulate coolant without an external pump.		A '''Coolant''' manifold has two connections that allow coolant to enter and leave the engine. All coolant is shared throughout the entire engine, which means that a single coolant manifold can draw coolant from both outputs at the same time, provided the coolant enters the engine through another manifold. Coolant manifolds do '''not''' have a built-in pump, which means they will not circulate coolant without an external pump.

	==== Belt addons ====		==== Belt addons ====

Sav: /* Components COLLAPSE! */

2026-05-29T01:31:30Z

Components COLLAPSE!

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	And instead follows the curve shown by the graph below.		And instead follows the curve shown by the graph below.

	[[File:Modular engine clutch engagement.png\|thumb]]		[[File:Modular engine clutch engagement.png\|thumb\|Graph of clutch input to torque transfer]]

	This non-linearity can be corrected for by feeding the input to the clutch through a function block with the function <code>x^(1/3)</code> first to compensate.		This non-linearity can be corrected for by feeding the input to the clutch through a function block with the function <code>x^(1/3)</code> first to compensate.

Sav: /* Clutch */

2026-05-29T01:30:12Z

Clutch

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	==== Clutch ====		==== Clutch ====
	A modular engine clutch allows for mechanical power (RPS) to exit the engine~~. An input of 0.0 indicates a fully disengaged clutch, outputting no power. An input of 1.0 will fully engage the clutch~~.		A modular engine clutch allows for mechanical power (RPS) to exit the engine.

	~~Differently than regular clutches~~, the power ~~output starts immediately, rather than requiring an~~ input ~~of >0~~.3		The engagement of the clutch follows <code>x^3</code>, where X is the input. Meaning the amount of power transferred does not linearly correlate to the input to the clutch.
			And instead follows the curve shown by the graph below.

	NOTE: Engaging the clutch too early can prevent the engine from starting by continuously stalling it.		[[File:Modular engine clutch engagement.png\|thumb]]

			This non-linearity can be corrected for by feeding the input to the clutch through a function block with the function <code>x^(1/3)</code> first to compensate.

			NOTE: Engaging the clutch too early or too suddenly can prevent the engine from starting by continuously stalling it.

	==== Manifolds ====		==== Manifolds ====

Sav: /* Flywheel */

2026-05-29T01:19:57Z

Flywheel

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	==== Flywheel ====		==== Flywheel ====
	A flywheel is an ''optional'' component that adds ~~mass~~ to the engine. This can in some cases help ~~with stability~~.		A flywheel is an ''optional'' component that adds rotational inertia (or momentum) to the engine. This can help with stability and smoothness in some cases, and also help prevent stalling.

	It is not recommended to add a flywheel if it isn't needed.		It is not recommended to add a flywheel if it isn't needed.

Remou: Add sections on the other components

2026-05-27T16:25:03Z

Add sections on the other components

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 Crankshafts are the core of an engine. Cylinders can be attached to the outer surfaces, while other crankshafts can be attached in the front/back to form longer engines.
 Converters allow the usage of different crankshaft, cylinder, or flywheel sizes in one engine.
 [[File:Crankshafts array.png|alt=All available crankshafts, from size 1x1x1 to 5x5x5|thumb|Crankshafts]]
 There are 4 unique crankshaft components and two converters.
-Modular engines are made using a system of modular parts
+==== Flywheel ====
-* Cylinders
+It is not recommended to add a flywheel if it isn't needed.
 [[Category:Engine]]