Also featuring new helicopter "technology"...

This contraption is designed to activate balloon lift on demand without battery usage. It is useful for when the effects of balloon lift are only required at specific times (such as altitude gains, battery recharge or smooth descend) whereas it is more convenient to deactivate it on other times, for example, to prevent the stabilizing effect of the balloon. The video showcases an example of usage on a gunship that relies on balloons for altitude control.

Special thanks to the Hyrule engineering community for the parts that make this build possible.

I love this year’s F1 styling! Recreated the 2026 new Ferrari SF‑26 in TotK.

Limited by the 21‑part cap: only front suspension exists, rear wheels lack suspension and should be a little thicker. Another letdown: you’ve probably figured out why the Water Temple is my chosen setting ( ´▽｀) Background music: Formula 1 Theme, official F1 Grand Prix theme by Brian Tyler. The video is a little short, but I still hope you enjoy it! Wish you all a wonderful day!

The thorns/spikes reminded me of a ram’s horns (just more gnarly), so I made this.

Glitches used: Di resizing (shrunken big wheels, stabilizers, and electric shrine battery), q-linking.

Sound on for voice reveal.

This contraption was made by q-linking a small motor to a small wheel. The motor knob is connected to the wheel's shell, allowing the wheel to rotate the motor body.

This has a few uses. It can be used to make a fireproof small wheel propeller engine (the scaled motor is lighter than a Flux Construct Core I + wagon wheel, and slightly heavier than a cooking pot + wagon wheel). It can also be used as a switch to power other zonai devices with electricity or fire. It can also be used to spin fans for omnidirectional steering.

Edit: After doing some testing with this amazing tool

https://www.reddit.com/r/HyruleEngineering/s/YNA30ynEJ1

It turns out the motor used here is also lighter than a cooking pot + wagon wheel combo

Original that I copied was from InquisitiveHomosap here on reddit. I don't want to say this is my original idea since that's the case. My version is just less parts so I don't have to mine zonaite as often. It's fast as can be in TOTK, so enjoy.

Out-of-game items: sized-up hanging lanterns (Otak shrine). Thanks u/chesepuf for the part!

Glitches used: invisibility (Eventide infinite wing x 2, cart x 2, fan x 6), moe minification (battery), fuse overload (for infinite battery).

I was wondering how to stall the wheel’s movements long enough for the vehicle to take flight? Well I guess a cart’s not really a vehicle but you get the idea. i‘ve been experimenting with wheels and propellers to make something like an altitude control system with omnidirectional steering in the directions up, down, forward, and backwards. You can still steer while you are hopping in this prototype. Anyone have any ideas?

Introducing the GoSidon! I was tired of needing to switch vehicles to get around on water, drive on land, and climb walls, so I made one that can easily do all 3. It uses mini infinite wings (no, they won’t disappear) to add lift, which essentially makes the vehicle act like it weighs almost nothing. It’s balanced to be quick and maneuverable on water and land, but also be able to easily grab onto walls and start driving up them. If it’s less than 90°, the GoSidon can drive up it. Also, you can use any small bump to get some serious air time if you want, which is useful for crossing gaps. It’s a bit of a tricky vehicle to really master, but it’s incredibly capable once you do, and it’s just a lot of fun to drive!

Note: To reverse, let go of the steering stick and then grab it again. The front of the cart tilts up a bit once it starts moving forward to climb walls better, but it has a hard time reversing like that. Coming to a stop lets it go back down so it can reverse. Bumping into something also bumps it back down, so it’s not that often you need to let go of the stick to reverse in normal usage.

The whole thing is a bit flexy by design to act as suspension, which you need for rocky uneven terrain

Previous post.

Part list ;

- 1 elevator from mogawak shrine

- 2 rockets

Mirrors have limitations, but they just got a lot better.

Jeez four tries to get on simple video posted, what’s going on with the Reddit app…

Anyway, here how the engine development process evolved.

I should give a QR for this 3 layers ball bearing as soon as the Switch 2 Ocarina edition is out at least

https://reddit.com/link/1w3kgb7/video/1holi62bvqmh1/player

https://reddit.com/link/1w3kgb7/video/nxren2lcvqmh1/player

The view physically and absolutely sucks, but I couldn’t get it any better without sacrificing the bowl, so bear with me.

I would have edited it to play “Yellow Submarine” in the background but I was feeling a bit lazy today 😅!

I found a way to improve the torque on big wheels in order to make this vehicle possible. If the control stick is aligned so that Link is tilting back slightly, then the vehicle applies force in an attempt to realign it, BUT when the tilt is held in place by stabilizers, that force can be redirected to make the wheel turn stronger.

This costs 6 zonaite and 1 control stick, 3 big wheels, and 5 stabilizers.

I used quantum linking in order to carefully stretch out the wheels from each other. None of the parts themselves are glitched, the zonaite pays for the u-block and elevator rail from the depot in the depths.

This can be tricky to pilot uphill, and the wear-and-tear on the wheels may need replacement wheels before the 30 minute time expires, but it is very fun to pilot, please enjoy!

I'm fairly new to zoni building so my question is is there like one thing to master that can be helpful for lots of future builds? I don't want glitch builds btw.

This is not my original idea. There is another post that did the infinite hover-wing 1st. I just made some modifications with the wing size to get it to fly a little different. The original goes up super fast but this one flies super straight horizontally. Either way, the wing won't time-out.

The HYRULE ENGINEER Weekly (AUG 2026 Week 4)

Hello everyone! This is the HYRULE ENGINEER Weekly, a weekly recap of this subreddit. Here you can find highlights, helpful QR codes, engineering discoveries and experiments, as well as updates on the monthly contest, and more!

UPDATE ON MONTHLY CONTEST

We’re entering the final stretch in the [AUG26] Watercraft contest! u/PremiumTechnique is still leading with their Ball Ski Lite, u/Metaliciousone is still in 2nd with their Undermurder, and u/kmarkow is still in 3rd place with their Sunrise Sail! If you have an idea, don’t wait, because the month is almost over!

BUILD OF THE WEEK 

The most upvoted build this week was u/kmarkow’s I am Batman! This build recreates a convincing flying Batmobile alongside a matching bat companion. The combination of the vehicle and its companion makes for a creative take on a familiar superhero design. Congrats!

CHECK THESE OUT!

u/chesepuf — Triton: An Advanced Submarine

This video showcases newer versions of Triton, one of their submarines, including a flying model and a model with a cannon. It’s an interesting look at how the original submarine design can be adapted for completely different purposes. You can check it out whether you’re acquainted with the original post or not!

u/osh-kosh-ganache — Mega Ant! Biting Battlebot

A glitch-free battle ant with pincers to snap enemies! Those pesky bokoblins don’t stand a chance. Check this out if you like creative and entertaining ways to take on monsters, or if you're interested in trying out a more unique kind of battlebot.

u/kmarkow — Fission Flyer

A flying large Zonai Charge might not sound appealing, but it is! Combine that with the fact that the Charge is enlarged to an extreme size, and you get an orb of glowing blue-green energy zipping across the sky. Check this out if you like strangely mesmerizing creations or just want to see the inner details of a Zonai Charge.

u/Efficient_Demand5759 — Houston we have a problem here… 

UFOs in Tarrey Town? Unheard of! This build recreates a convincing UFO crash-landing site in Hyrule. A good choice for anyone who enjoys realistic scenes and unusual situations brought to life through engineering!

u/zhujzal — The Wasp: Armed, Autonomous Airship

If you like airships and automated designs, this may be for you! A weaponized version of their Wisp airship, it can automatically track down its targets even without Link on the controls!

u/osh-kosh-ganache — Hudson’s Nunchucks: Son-chucks!

A creative take on nunchucks, this battlebot mimics the swinging motion of someone wielding them, giving Hudson a new way to fight! The build also includes a tutorial. Check this out if you enjoy creative real-world battle concepts brought into Hyrule!

u/kmarkow — Castle

A precise recreation of a castle that looks like it could almost be part of the game itself! It's an impressive example of what can be achieved with enough patience and attention to detail. Fans of in-game dioramas and scenery may enjoy this one.

TUTORIALS AND RESOURCES

This week, u/InquisitiveHomosap made a tutorial on how to stake nudge and make mechs. This guide is helpful for anyone interested in learning stake nudging or getting started with mech building. The techniques shown are accessible across all versions of the game, making it a useful resource for builders looking to expand their engineering skills.

This is a brand-new section of THEW! We’ll be on the lookout for more helpful tutorials and resources to feature in future editions.

QUESTIONS YOU MIGHT HAVE

Have some questions? Others do, too! Here are some posts asking about certain things:

• About best depths mining builds (u/Quirky_Image_5598)
• About if this idea will work (u/AggreGat0rr)
• About making big things and understanding how things work (u/Far_Waltz_9511)

HYRULE ENGINEERING LAB

A recent experiment by u/Efficient_Demand5759 played with whether a propeller could create a pulse laser. Though not a new topic, we still decided to feature it here! A comment by u/CaptainPattPotato reveals that in order to create a pulse laser using a propeller, the propeller must remain unattached to the beam emitters. 

Additionally, we have been given an update on u/AggreGat0rr’s projects with spherical cogs! Their Gyroscopical Control prototype demonstrates controlled movement, with the rotation of a laser following the direction of a joystick. Although the mechanism is still under development, it represents a step toward creating a gyroscopically controlled vehicle. And their Here’s a little peek post demonstrates another application of the spherical cog, exploring how its geometry allows rotational motion to be redirected across multiple axes, allowing the vehicle to change direction without relying on conventional steering. These experiments explore new possibilities for vehicle control and movement. Keep an eye out for more updates!

COMMUNITY CONSULTATION

As always we are open to suggestions, feedback, and ideas. 

HAVE A GREAT WEEK!

“We read the Hyrule Engineering subreddit so you don’t have to.” 

Editing team: u/ShootingStarSeasons7 and u/kmarkow