Category: Making

Computational Contraptions Global Workshop

August 25, 2021

Join the team from Cabaret Mechanical Theatre for an online workshop creating automata using mechanisms, electronics and storytelling. About this event This practical experimental workshop is an online course for…

Cam Followers for Automata – Dug’s Tips 16

June 16, 2015

Cams are the mechanisms that add life to our automata. As many people have noted, they can be viewed as a type of ‘memory’ that allows the mechanism to perform…

Working with Brass, Part 3 – Soldering Brass – Dug’s Tips 15

January 21, 2015

In previous installments of this column, we looked at some methods for cutting brass and techniques for bending brass for your automaton projects. At some point, you will want to…

Working with Brass, Part 2 – Bending Brass – Dug’s Tips 14

July 14, 2014

In the last instalment of this column, we looked at some of the many ways you can cut brass for your automaton project. Once cut, there is a good chance…

Working with Brass, Part 1 – Cutting Brass – Dug’s Tips 13

February 24, 2014

Brass is a metal that looks good with wood, is easy to work, and can be soldered. You can use it for specific parts or create entire automaton with it!…

10 Handy Tricks for Woodworkers & Automaton-makers – Dug’s Tips 12

September 30, 2013

10 Handy Tricks for Woodworkers & Automaton-makers We’ve focused on techniques in this column up to this point. Now it’s time for some small tips that can make a big…

How to Make a Ratchet Mechanism – Dug’s Tips 11

June 27, 2013

How to Make a Ratchet Mechanism A ratchet can be a very useful mechanism within an automaton. It can be used to keep the handle from being turned the wrong…

Making Urethane Belts for Automaton Projects – Dug’s Tips 10

March 7, 2013

Making Urethane Belts for Automaton Projects In the last article, we looked at how to make pulleys for automaton projects. We also made belts from O-ring gasket material. Custom-sized belts…

Making Pulleys and Belts for Automata – Dug’s Tips 9

October 31, 2012

Making Pulleys and Belts for Automata Pulleys and belts are incredibly useful to the automaton maker. They can transfer power from one axle to another and change the speed, direction…

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