Although two types of wind-powered magic engines had to be designed for the two motorcycles, this kind of magic engine was originally magically modified technology. The requirements for materials and processing technology were not high, so the difficulty was not high. Tang En did not care.
The main change was the rotor. The floating-type motorcycles had to use rotors to move the tires, while the floating motorcycles had to use downward-firing engines.
This was not a problem.
Tang En shrugged and pointed to the floating motorcycles that were crooked in mid-air. "The real problem is how to maintain balance in the air. I thought about it for a long time. Adding side propellers will destroy the aesthetics. After thinking about it, I still think it's better to use your gyroscope technology. However, I need you to provide the gyroscope and the corresponding technology. I don't have that technology."
Seeing that Twain had easily designed two new models of wind-powered magic energy engines, and even used less than an afternoon to build two prototypes, Clotho was already in awe. In the process, he had learned many new and practical design concepts. If he could incorporate them into dwarf engineering, he would be able to take a huge step forward.
After hearing Tang En's request, Klotto readily agreed. "No problem at all. We have already mastered the gyroscope balancing technology. We just need to design a set of solutions for this motorcycle. However, the automatic adjustment device has to be combined with the magic input of the magic array. This technical difficulty will still be solved by you."
The gyroscope self-balancing device was a very common device in dwarf engineering. The related technology was also very perfect. It could completely solve Tang En's needs.
However, the balance of this floating motorcycle still needed to be achieved through the power of magic. The principle was very simple. The gyroscope self-balancing device would detect the tilt angle and give feedback adjustments. Then, the detected data would be quantified and used on the magic array to adjust the bottom and side jet power to achieve the motorcycle's balance.
The detailed production was more troublesome, and Clotho immediately began to get busy. Tang En, on the other hand, had nothing to do.
Two prototypes had been designed, and Tang En had even tested the floor-mounted motorcycle. The current performance had already made Tang En very satisfied. As for the durability, he would not consider it for the time being. After all, the precision of the processing was there, and the wear and tear of the rotor, chain, and bearings were inevitable.
Recalling the manufacturing process of the floor-mounted motorcycle, Tang En was certain that this motorcycle could be mass-produced. However, this motorcycle still had some flaws.
It did not have a perfect shock absorber.
Considering the road conditions other than the asphalt road, good shock absorption methods were indispensable. Ellington was capable of producing springs, but there was no way to produce telescopic hydraulic shock absorbers. Tang En knew there was such a thing, but he could not make it. He did not understand the principle behind it.
However, this was not a big problem because the dwarves had telescopic hydraulic shock absorbers in their engineering. Tang En had seen them on the steam battle tanks they produced.
Tang En said, "Clotho, in addition to gyroscopes, help me get some telescopic hydraulic shock absorbers while you're at it. A floor-mounted motorcycle needs suspension shock absorbers."
"No problem."
Clotho snapped his fingers, and the group of assistants guarding the door swarmed in. "Go back and get a few sets of gyroscopic self-balancing devices and telescopic hydraulic shock absorbers. I want all kinds of sizes."
The assistants dispersed in a hubbub.
While Clotho's design had not yet been completed, the assistants on the other side had already returned from retrieving the items. Thus, Tang En joined them, and the two of them discussed while improving the design.
It had to be said that although they had experienced the Great Destruction, the dwarven technological foundation was still there. Clotho's knowledge was far greater than Tang En's, and many of the key problems were pointed out by Clotho. In front of a true siege master, Tang En could only give inspiration and general direction.
It just so happened that what Clotho lacked was inspiration and direction. The cooperation between the two of them could be said to be seamless.
It was early evening, and the streets of Ellington were already lit with soft street lights. Meanwhile, Clotho and Tang En were still busy in the research room. They had already completed the final design and were now doing the final step — dismantling and modifying the assembled prototype, and then reinstalling it according to the design.
During this process, Tang En disassembled a hydraulic rod and gyroscope to study it. He roughly understood the internal structure and principles, and also successfully copied them through alchemy. The minor adjustments of the parts were ultimately achieved through alchemy.
"It's done!"
After the two motorcycles were assembled, Klotto and Tang En heaved a huge sigh of relief. Looking at the two ugly prototypes in front of them, their eyes shone as if they were looking at the most beautiful woman in the world.
Clotho could not help but say, "So beautiful! They're really a perfect masterpiece of science and magic! "
The core technology of the two motorcycles was the power of magic, but the perfection of the details relied on dwarven technology. It was not wrong to say that it was the crystallization of science and magic.
Clotho rubbed his hands. "I can't wait to try it out."
Tang En smiled bitterly. "That … These two motorcycles are designed according to the human body shape. It might be a little awkward for you to sit on them."
"I can't care that much!"
Clotho did not care that much. If his feet could not reach the ground, then so be it. He just wanted to try out the two new products.
"Then you'd better ride the floating one."
Tang En suggested. Since the floating flying motorcycle was self-balancing, Clotho could stand on the seat and operate it.
As soon as he finished speaking, Clotho had already jumped on and started the magic engine.
With a gentle twist of the handle, there was a sound of airflow. The flying motorcycle slowly floated up, and Clotho felt good standing on it.
"The gyroscope self-balancing device is working properly. It's very stable!"
Clotho screamed excitedly. His voice attracted the researchers who were working overtime next door. The technical team led by Nokia saw Clotho actually fly a small flying device, and they were all excited.
A small personal flying device was a very difficult technical problem to solve. There was no corresponding solution in dwarven engineering. After all, energy and propulsion were proportional. The longer it floated in the air, the greater the load, the more energy it needed, and the larger the power source. This was an unsolvable problem.
But now, Tang En and Master Clotho had solved it!
"Let's go and try it out."
Tang En straddled the motorcycle. With a gentle twist of the handle, the motorcycle moved out.
Unlike the internal combustion engine, the sound of the modified wind-powered magic engine was not loud. The rotor was pushed by the wind, and other than friction, it did not generate high temperature. Naturally, there were no related problems.
Although the sound of the engine was a man's romance, if the whole street was filled with the sound of the engine, it would become noise pollution. Or if it was used on the battlefield, the sound would expose one's position, which was very bad. But now, the low humming sound was less than 40 decibels, which was lower than a normal person's voice. It was basically negligible.
This was the only disadvantage, but also the advantage.
Clotho followed behind Tang En, floating at a moderate height. The pedals under the flying motorcycle's feet were used to control the height. Unfortunately, he could only control the speed while standing on the seat, which made him very dissatisfied.
Clotho screamed, "Nokia! I need your help! Come up! "
Nokia jumped on without hesitation. The flying motorcycle only sank slightly, and then returned to its original height.
After precise calculations and tests, the number of floating stones used on the flying motorcycle and the buoyancy provided by the magic engine could carry a weight of no more than 200 kilograms. If it was 300 kilograms, the consumption would greatly increase. At the same time, the maximum height would drop a lot. If it was more than 400 kilograms, the flying motorcycle would only be able to grind on the ground.
Because the material used was a universal alloy, the weight of the floor-standing motorcycle was better. It could run normally at 300 kilograms. But if it was more than 400 kilograms, it would cause a huge burden on the suspension and shock absorption, and the wear and tear would increase exponentially. If it was more than 500 kilograms, the current tires would not be able to bear it. They had to improve the tire processing technology and produce special tires.
However, this carrying capacity was more than enough. The current Prandal, a warrior with full armor and weapons would weigh no more than 300 kilograms. In other words, if these two types of motorcycles could be mass-produced, Ellington would be able to form a fully-armed rapid reaction force. Their reaction speed and movement speed would far surpass the current cavalry.
"Step on the right pedal! I want to fly higher! I want to fly higher! "
Klotto shouted excitedly as he flew into the sky. Nokia, who was crouching under his feet, immediately stepped on the right pedal. The power of the magic engine suddenly increased, and the flying motorcycle buzzed as it rushed into the night sky, disappearing in the blink of an eye.
Tang En looked at the night sky and blinked, his expression a little strange. "Speaking of which, this kind of flesh-and-iron flying motorcycle, if there's no limit to the maximum height, it's easy to have problems … Also, I have to provide an emergency device … A parachute?"
He had been too excited just now and had completely forgotten about this. This was a design error.
The limit of the flying height required a gauge or barometer to control. Klotto, who could build the Heaven-Breaker, definitely had the corresponding technology. He had to find a way to install it later. As for the parachute, Tang En gave up on it after some consideration.
The tier 2 spell, Levitation, was not a complicated spell. It could be made into an emergency consumable, such as a magic scroll or a magic crystal, and the cost would not be too high.
Tang En thought about perfecting the design of the two motorcycles in his mind while feeling the movement of the motorcycle under him.
It could be said that the performance was a pleasant surprise, far beyond his expectations!
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