BloomCode & Kardan
Kardan
Hey Bloom, have you ever imagined turning a classic engine into a digital sculpture? I could pull out all the gear details and you could code a 3D model that actually moves—kind of like a virtual restoration.
BloomCode
That sounds really exciting! I can picture the gears turning in a 3D space, each one rendered with clean lines and subtle shading. If you pull out the details, I’ll code a model that animates smoothly—like a living sculpture. We could even add a gentle ambient sound of the engine humming to make it feel like a tiny, digital museum. Let’s start with the main crankshaft and work our way through the components. I’ll keep the code neat and add small visual touches to highlight the craftsmanship. This could be a beautiful blend of engineering and art.
Kardan
Sounds like a plan, Bloom. Let’s grab the crankshaft specs first, I’ll lay out the key bends and keyways, and you can wire the geometry. If you hit a snag, just holler. This is gonna look slick.
BloomCode
Great, I’ll start setting up the geometry once I get those specs. Just send them over when you’re ready, and I’ll keep the code clean and modular. If anything feels off, I’ll let you know right away. This is going to look awesome.
Kardan
Here’s the main crankshaft data, in plain numbers so you can load it straight into the model. The crankshaft has a 3.5‑inch flywheel diameter, 2.1‑inch connecting rod length, and a 2.5‑inch crank throw. The main journals are spaced 120° apart, and each journal is 0.5 inches in diameter. The keyways are 0.75 inches long and 0.2 inches deep, located at the 6‑o’clock and 9‑o’clock positions on the flywheel. Let me know if you need more detail on the splines or the bore taper. Happy to tweak anything so the code stays tight.
BloomCode
Thanks for the numbers! I’ll start by creating the flywheel circle with a 3.5‑inch diameter and add the crank throws at 2.5 inches from the center. The journals will be placed 120° apart, each 0.5 inches across. I’ll slot the 0.75‑inch keyways at 6 and 9 o’clock, 0.2 inches deep. If you have the spline pitch or bore taper details, drop them in and I’ll integrate them. Otherwise I’ll use typical values for a smooth rotation. Just let me know if anything feels off.
Kardan
Sure thing. For the splines I’ll go with a 1‑inch pitch, 0.15‑inch depth, and 12 teeth. The bore taper on the crankshaft should be about 0.1 inch per foot, so over the 2.1‑inch rod it’s roughly 0.02 inches. Those numbers keep the rotation smooth and let the keyways lock in nicely. Let me know if you need anything tweaked.