Axial Swashplate Engine

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A simple axial engine, using a swashplate to take power to the driveshaft. Unfortunately, the engine is a bit excessively large, as the pistons move no where near the end of their cylinders, so it may be a long print. Assembly + printing: -Print one of each component, except for the piston, which you will need four of. Optionally print the stand. -Press the upper shaft into the lower. -Press the bearings/collars into the shaft. -Slide the shaft into the block. -Place the swashplate onto the coupler, and glue it into place so that it is at an angle. -Set the assembled swashplate onto the rails of the shaft, and slide it about 1/4th the way down. -Rest the pistons in their cylinders, and get the rollers on their connecting rods over the plate. -Slide the plate down, and assist the pistons into position. -Turn the swashplate clockwise to lock it in place. (OPTIONAL) -Glue the shaft collars to the block, and the swashplate coupler to the shaft. -Be careful not to get glue inside the collars, as that can increase friction, and make the shaft harder to spin. -If you printed the stand, set the block onto the stand. The nubs on the stand should fit into the cylinders.