The Automaton Crate
Engineer a hand-cranked automaton that makes a marble climb stairs!
Explore:
- Gears and Cams
- Automatons in History
- Art That Moves
Create your own kinetic art
More awesome hands-on video tutorials at youtube.com/tinkercrate!
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The Invention of Hugo Cabret
Brian Selznick
Hugo Cabret is a 12-year-old orphan, surviving on his own by hiding in the walls of a Paris train station. His story centers around an mysterious mechanical man, which Hugo must repair in order to discover his late father’s secrets. The book itself is beautiful, taking elements of graphic novels, flipbooks and cinematic techniques to draw the reader into Hugo’s world. Don’t miss this one!
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Karakuri: How to Make Mechanical Paper Models That Move
Keisuke Saka
If you can’t get enough automatons, this is the book for you! With cut-outs from the book, you’ll learn how to use cams, gears, and levers to make paper toys that move. They’re fun to build, and a great introduction to Japanese “karakuri” moving toys.
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