The Secret Life of Machines: The Engine – Overview of the Internal Combustion Engine
Great overview of the history and mechanics of engines and petroleum, from the late 80’s/early 90s television show “The Secret Life Of Machines.” An entertaining and informative presentation, even for those who work with this stuff on a daily basis.
The hosts’ comparison on the power of gasoline to black powder is especially impressive: using a makeshift cannon, they demonstrate how far a projectile launches with a spoonful of black powder, then with a spoonful of gasoline. The difference is astounding.
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Hi, I'm Mike. I’m the executive editor of Make: magazine, and host of Discovery channel’s Punkin' Chunkin' and Catch It Keep It, TV shows where I build and explain crazy machines that crush stuff, blow things up, shoot fire, all in the name of science.
I've previously worked at Wired and ReadyMade magazines, writing about how to utilize new technology in our everyday lives.
This site is where I keep a list of instructions for fun projects I've done, am working on, or draw inspiration from. I encourage everyone to get involved — get up and do something!