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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 ====

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 ====

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.

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 ====

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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.

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]]

2026-05-27T16:03:00Z

added section on crankshafts

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 Modular engines are made using a system of modular parts
 * Cylinders
 * Manifolds

2026-03-04T23:05:37Z

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	Modular engines are made using a system of modular parts		Modular engines are made using a system of modular parts

			* Crankshafts
			* Cylinders
			* Manifolds
			* Belt drive
			* Clutch
			* Flywheel

	[[Category:Engine]]		[[Category:Engine]]

2026-03-04T22:49:23Z

2026-03-04T22:10:56Z

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