Half a croissant, on a plate, with a sign in front of it saying '50c'
h a l f b a k e r y
Not so much a thought experiment as a single neuron misfire.

idea: add, search, annotate, link, view, overview, recent, by name, random

meta: news, help, about, links, report a problem

account: browse anonymously, or get an account and write.

user:
pass:
register,


                         

Please log in.
Before you can vote, you need to register. Please log in or create an account.

Stanley Dryer

 A toy steam engine powered by dry ice
  (+17, -1)(+17, -1)
(+17, -1) 		  [vote for,
against]

Perfect for toy train sets and boats
—theircompetitor, Dec 02 2004

Steam powered robots -- too cool http://www.crabfu.com/steamtoys/
[theircompetitor, May 31 2006]

[link]






       Very nice.
—contracts, Dec 02 2004
   

       Does the sublimation create enough constant pressure to power a small engine?
—JeremiahBritt, Dec 02 2004
   

       Haven't done the full calculation but anything converting to gas should, given sufficient volume. Plenty of chemical reactions would do, but dry ice is the one of the top of my head that is "safe".
—theircompetitor, Dec 02 2004
   

       Like 'dry ice bomb' "safe". Just Kidding. Cool idea.
—Shz, Dec 03 2004
   

       [brau], I'm imagining a container where you put a sealed bricket.
—theircompetitor, Dec 03 2004
   

       Gets my (+)   

       oh, i want one!
—elfling, Dec 03 2004
   

       Build one [+]
—skinflaps, Dec 03 2004
   

       Thanks for pulling this back to the fore, [tc]. Very nice idea.
—bungston, May 31 2006
   

       whats with the name?
—bleh, Jul 31 2006
   

       instead of stanley steamer, [bleh].
—bungston, Jul 31 2006
   
      
[annotate]
   


 

back: main index
business  computer  culture  fashion  food  halfbakery  home  other  product  public  science  sport  vehicle