This box contains everything you need to get started with automata design.
Contents:
1. Designing Automata Kit. The classic CMT kit – No glue or tools are required, and you will learn about simple mechanics using cams and a crank slider mechanism. Many different designs can be made, and the kit used over and over again.
It is suitable for either left or right handed use, and takes the frustration out of designing automata by allowing very quick assembly and testing without the use of tools. It is a valuable teaching aid, and ideal for those wishing to experiment with some basic mechanisms. Kit includes a DVD showing you how to put it together, (and our small Barecat has some fun along the way!)
We have enjoyed using this kit around the world at workshops and exhibitions. Produced in Thailand using chemical-free rubber wood, from sustainable sources.
2. A range of materials to help you create your own designs.
(5 pieces of foam material, 4 straws, feathers, wire). Colours will vary.
3. The Interactive CD-Rom. An interactive version of the Designing Automata Kit – hours of fun.
4. How to Make Automata DVD (NTSC or PAL) Understanding mechanisms with Keith Newstead
5. Cabaret Mechanical Movement – Our book, republished many times since 1998. Covers all the basic mechanisms with specific reference to CMT automata.
£79.50 (excl. VAT)
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Le says:
Hello, i’d love to know if this item will be back in stock at some point
Regards
Le
Sarah says:
Sorry! No plans to bring it back at the moment.
Sarah says:
Update: new kits are now here: https://cabaret.co.uk/product-category/automata-kits/
Virginia Mae says:
Is there any chance you will make more? Or can I purchase a set of plans to make the parts myself? I’m interested in teaching a class on automata and this is what I’ve been looking for!
Max CMT says:
Hi Virginia, This is from 2012! We now make a different range of kits. The Automata Tinkering Kit has parts to experiment with multiple mechanisms. The Cardboard Automata Kit has a cam box similar to this. Cranky Contraptions and the Mini Automata Kit are also worth looking at. You can find all the kits here: https://cabaret.co.uk/product-category/automata-kits/ Or we have a bundle here: https://cabaret.co.uk/product/automata-tinkerers-bundle/
Gary says:
Hi – sorry we no longer sell that kit. It has been replaced by other kits you can see here: https://cabaret.co.uk/product-category/automata-kits/ in particular, the Automata Tinkering Kit is great for teaching mechanisms: https://cabaret.co.uk/product/automata-tinkering-kit/ and is also available as a set of laser plans: https://cabaret.co.uk/product/laser-plans-for-the-automata-tinkering-kit/ The book and video in the old bundle are also still available in online shop.
PS: we currently have a bundle on sale: https://cabaret.co.uk/product/automata-tinkerers-bundle/