Making Simple Automata (Paperback)

Robert Race

ISBN 10: 1847977448 / ISBN 13: 9781847977441

Editore: The Crowood Press Ltd, Ramsbury, 2014

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Paperback. 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 Magic - an unanalyzable charm, a strong fascination so that the whole is more than the sum of its parts. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Codice articolo 9781847977441

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Titolo: Making Simple Automata (Paperback)

Casa editrice: The Crowood Press Ltd, Ramsbury

Data di pubblicazione: 2014

Legatura: Paperback

Condizione: new

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A superb book that explains how to design and construct small scale, simple mechanical devices for fun—perfect for toy makers, woodworkers, crafters, and tinkerers

Designing and making successful automata involves combining materials, mechanisms, and magic. Illustrated with color photos throughout, this wonderful book explains the six golden rules for making automata alongside detailed step-by-step projects. Many materials are discussed, including paper and card, wood, wire, tinplate, and plastics; mechanisms discussed include levers and linkages, cranks and cams, wheels, gears, pulleys, springs, ratchets, and pawls. Finally, there is the magic—an unanalyzable charm, a strong fascination so that the whole is more than the sum of its parts.

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Robert Race has been a full-time maker for more than 30 years. His work, including automata, kinetic sculpture, and moving toys, has been widely exhibited.