To learn about making automata and how mechanisms work, try the following pages.
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Workshops
We run online and in-person automata workshops. Check this page to see if there are any upcoming near you.
Cabaret Mechanical Movement
Our book on understanding simple mechanisms and making automata.
Videos
How to Make Automata with Keith Newstead and Made in Stithians with Paul Spooner.
Automata Tinkering Kit
Watch videos of the mechanisms you can build with our kit.
Dug's Automata Tips
Dug North’s series on making automata. Includes series on cams, pulleys, joints & woodwork.
The story of our online workshops
Find out more about learning to make automata in an online setting.
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Automata with Food!
Infrequently asked questions!
Animations of 2 mechanisms & instructions on pinwheel construction.
Infrequently asked questions!
Animations of 2 mechanisms & instructions on pinwheel construction.
