Cabaret Mechanical Movement
Author | : Aidan Lawrence Onn |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 136 |
Release | : 1998 |
ISBN-10 | : STANFORD:36105122184224 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 (24 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Making Automata is hard. Making other sorts of three dimensional objects can also be hard, but he extra dimension of movement seems to add a disproportionate amount of difficulty. For most people, especially those untrained in engineering skills, getting to the point where making making mechanical devices is easy, can be a long and frustrating task. Then again, there are many people who have a sound understanding of engineering but can't even draw a horse. These things can be learnt. This book does not teach you to draw a horse, but it removes the mystery that surrounds the world of mechanisms and the business of making things move. Cabaret Mechanical Movement contains a lot of theory but it is also packed with practical tips and ideas for making your own automata, moving toys, or mechanical sculpture.