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Making Simple Automata

(Paperback)


Publishing Details

Full Title:

Making Simple Automata

Contributors:

By (Author) Robert Race

ISBN:

9781847977441

Publisher:

The Crowood Press Ltd

Imprint:

The Crowood Press Ltd

Publication Date:

12th May 2014

Country:

United Kingdom

Classifications

Readership:

General

Genre:
Fiction/Non-fiction:

Fiction

Dewey:

745.592

Physical Properties

Physical Format:

Paperback

Number of Pages:

96

Dimensions:

Width 172mm, Height 242mm, Spine 8mm

Weight:

249g

Description

Designing and making successful automata involves combining materials, mechanisms and magic. 'Making Simple Automata 'book explains how to design and construct small scale, simple mechanical devices made for fun. Materials such as paper and card, wood, wire, tinplate and plastics are covered along with mechanisms - levers and linkages, cranks and cams, wheels, gears, pulleys, springs, ratchets and pawls. This wonderful book is illustrated with examples throughout and explains the six golden rules for making automata alongside detailed step-by-step projects. Topics covered include: .Materials - paper and card, wood, wire, tinplate and plastics .Mechanisms - levers and linkages, cranks and cams, wheels, gears, pulleys, springs, ratchets and pawls .Magic - an unanalyzable charm, a strong fascination so that the whole is more than the sum of its parts . AUTHOR: Robert Race has been a full-time maker for more than thirty years. His work, including automata, kinetic sculpture and moving toys, has been widely exhibited. He has been an active member of the British Toymakers Guild since 1991. 110 colour photographs

Author Bio

Robert Race has been a full-time maker for more than thirty years. His work, including automata, kinetic sculpture and moving toys, has been widely exhibited. He has been an active member of the British Toymakers Guild since 1991.

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