tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-292310162009-07-03T06:47:28.866-04:00The blog dedicated to mechanical automata -- both historical and contemporary. Learn about tools, techniques, automata artists, collections, exhibits, mechanisms, books, and related arts like woodworking, metalworking, toy-making, and puppetry.Dug Northhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03342612963981710373noreply@blogger.comBlogger89612542.505928-71.588803http://www.dugnorth.com/dugnorth_blog_sm.giftag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29231016.post-68265008142883799062009-07-03T06:46:00.000-04:002009-07-03T06:47:28.874-04:00The full title of this intriguing book is The Way Toys Work: The Science Behind the Magic 8 Ball, Etch A Sketch, Boomerang, and More. The book covers 50 well-known toys examining their history and...<br/> <br/> The Automata / Automaton Blog is for people who find mechanical automata fascinating. You will find information about tools, techniques, automata artists, exhibits, and the history of automata. <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/rP_ybo6t2Ka0UrpwH1gQA5jB9lA/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/rP_ybo6t2Ka0UrpwH1gQA5jB9lA/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/rP_ybo6t2Ka0UrpwH1gQA5jB9lA/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/rP_ybo6t2Ka0UrpwH1gQA5jB9lA/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?a=GwKDLGTlIFA:nsm5lvBOT3Y:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?a=GwKDLGTlIFA:nsm5lvBOT3Y:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?i=GwKDLGTlIFA:nsm5lvBOT3Y:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?a=GwKDLGTlIFA:nsm5lvBOT3Y:7Q72WNTAKBA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?d=7Q72WNTAKBA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?a=GwKDLGTlIFA:nsm5lvBOT3Y:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?a=GwKDLGTlIFA:nsm5lvBOT3Y:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?i=GwKDLGTlIFA:nsm5lvBOT3Y:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?a=GwKDLGTlIFA:nsm5lvBOT3Y:TzevzKxY174"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?d=TzevzKxY174" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?a=GwKDLGTlIFA:nsm5lvBOT3Y:UT3xtbGYFzA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?d=UT3xtbGYFzA" border="0"></img></a> </div>Dug Northhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03342612963981710373noreply@blogger.com0http://www.dugnorth.com/blog/2009/07/way-toys-work-book-on-science-of-toys.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29231016.post-83616221189042667552009-07-02T06:47:00.000-04:002009-07-02T06:47:02.209-04:00It's not often that I get to point out mechanical toys that make interesting use of water. Well, here's one! The Aqua Dance creates an strange motion effect using a specially designed surface that...<br/> <br/> The Automata / Automaton Blog is for people who find mechanical automata fascinating. You will find information about tools, techniques, automata artists, exhibits, and the history of automata. <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/GsQcg7qNhNA5k2GK8MyfS28bg0E/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/GsQcg7qNhNA5k2GK8MyfS28bg0E/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/GsQcg7qNhNA5k2GK8MyfS28bg0E/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/GsQcg7qNhNA5k2GK8MyfS28bg0E/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?a=KZYba09GrB4:eMmdxY2xx4Q:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?a=KZYba09GrB4:eMmdxY2xx4Q:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?i=KZYba09GrB4:eMmdxY2xx4Q:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?a=KZYba09GrB4:eMmdxY2xx4Q:7Q72WNTAKBA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?d=7Q72WNTAKBA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?a=KZYba09GrB4:eMmdxY2xx4Q:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?a=KZYba09GrB4:eMmdxY2xx4Q:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?i=KZYba09GrB4:eMmdxY2xx4Q:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?a=KZYba09GrB4:eMmdxY2xx4Q:TzevzKxY174"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?d=TzevzKxY174" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?a=KZYba09GrB4:eMmdxY2xx4Q:UT3xtbGYFzA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?d=UT3xtbGYFzA" border="0"></img></a> </div>Dug Northhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03342612963981710373noreply@blogger.com0http://www.dugnorth.com/blog/2009/07/hyper-beading-nano-technology-water.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29231016.post-57529063033345328312009-07-01T06:05:00.000-04:002009-07-01T06:05:02.686-04:00Here is a classic vintage automaton motif -- the rabbit eating a head of cabbage from the inside out. This one (like many) is of French manufacture and is currently up for auction on eBay. From the...<br/> <br/> The Automata / Automaton Blog is for people who find mechanical automata fascinating. You will find information about tools, techniques, automata artists, exhibits, and the history of automata. <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/oDYWNjkArAfEIxgYl_ShtABF9EM/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/oDYWNjkArAfEIxgYl_ShtABF9EM/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/oDYWNjkArAfEIxgYl_ShtABF9EM/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/oDYWNjkArAfEIxgYl_ShtABF9EM/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?a=BWwCXqwpXVI:3mlyroP8LY4:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?a=BWwCXqwpXVI:3mlyroP8LY4:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?i=BWwCXqwpXVI:3mlyroP8LY4:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?a=BWwCXqwpXVI:3mlyroP8LY4:7Q72WNTAKBA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?d=7Q72WNTAKBA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?a=BWwCXqwpXVI:3mlyroP8LY4:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?a=BWwCXqwpXVI:3mlyroP8LY4:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?i=BWwCXqwpXVI:3mlyroP8LY4:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?a=BWwCXqwpXVI:3mlyroP8LY4:TzevzKxY174"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?d=TzevzKxY174" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?a=BWwCXqwpXVI:3mlyroP8LY4:UT3xtbGYFzA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?d=UT3xtbGYFzA" border="0"></img></a> </div>Dug Northhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03342612963981710373noreply@blogger.com0http://www.dugnorth.com/blog/2009/07/vintage-automaton-of-rabbit-eating.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29231016.post-15359086072474909882009-06-30T06:42:00.000-04:002009-06-30T06:42:01.304-04:00Here's a very compact and mesmerizing rolling ball machine that uses a combination of wood, brass, and a small battery-powered motor to great effect. Enjoy! [ Thanks Bre! ] <br/> <br/> The Automata / Automaton Blog is for people who find mechanical automata fascinating. You will find information about tools, techniques, automata artists, exhibits, and the history of automata. <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/uQgWkwE0Efi8fI27uF0bWPm8-3A/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/uQgWkwE0Efi8fI27uF0bWPm8-3A/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/uQgWkwE0Efi8fI27uF0bWPm8-3A/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/uQgWkwE0Efi8fI27uF0bWPm8-3A/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?a=iBl-y8bhmsk:Q1ma-lEZdhQ:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?a=iBl-y8bhmsk:Q1ma-lEZdhQ:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?i=iBl-y8bhmsk:Q1ma-lEZdhQ:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?a=iBl-y8bhmsk:Q1ma-lEZdhQ:7Q72WNTAKBA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?d=7Q72WNTAKBA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?a=iBl-y8bhmsk:Q1ma-lEZdhQ:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?a=iBl-y8bhmsk:Q1ma-lEZdhQ:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?i=iBl-y8bhmsk:Q1ma-lEZdhQ:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?a=iBl-y8bhmsk:Q1ma-lEZdhQ:TzevzKxY174"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?d=TzevzKxY174" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?a=iBl-y8bhmsk:Q1ma-lEZdhQ:UT3xtbGYFzA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?d=UT3xtbGYFzA" border="0"></img></a> </div>Dug Northhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03342612963981710373noreply@blogger.com1http://www.dugnorth.com/blog/2009/06/compact-brass-and-wood-motorized-ball.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29231016.post-22273197145517551422009-06-29T06:44:00.001-04:002009-06-29T06:44:00.814-04:00OK, I am basing this on the table of contents (see below)...but this has got to be one of the definitive treatments on topic of gears. Any engineers out there to verify my guess? Chapter 1 - Basic...<br/> <br/> The Automata / Automaton Blog is for people who find mechanical automata fascinating. You will find information about tools, techniques, automata artists, exhibits, and the history of automata. <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/5S7buSuKfP6GePYesb-gh0tA380/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/5S7buSuKfP6GePYesb-gh0tA380/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/5S7buSuKfP6GePYesb-gh0tA380/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/5S7buSuKfP6GePYesb-gh0tA380/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?a=DHrqbAi3f_A:tnj9qpnCHNg:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?a=DHrqbAi3f_A:tnj9qpnCHNg:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?i=DHrqbAi3f_A:tnj9qpnCHNg:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?a=DHrqbAi3f_A:tnj9qpnCHNg:7Q72WNTAKBA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?d=7Q72WNTAKBA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?a=DHrqbAi3f_A:tnj9qpnCHNg:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?a=DHrqbAi3f_A:tnj9qpnCHNg:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?i=DHrqbAi3f_A:tnj9qpnCHNg:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?a=DHrqbAi3f_A:tnj9qpnCHNg:TzevzKxY174"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?d=TzevzKxY174" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?a=DHrqbAi3f_A:tnj9qpnCHNg:UT3xtbGYFzA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?d=UT3xtbGYFzA" border="0"></img></a> </div>Dug Northhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03342612963981710373noreply@blogger.com3http://www.dugnorth.com/blog/2009/06/gear-materials-properties-and.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29231016.post-43556705762399559232009-06-28T07:35:00.001-04:002009-06-28T11:43:10.426-04:00Here is bit of video from the folks at Automatomania showing the inner workings of a antique cat automaton made by the famous makers Roullet and Decamps. From the YouTube description This is an...<br/> <br/> The Automata / Automaton Blog is for people who find mechanical automata fascinating. You will find information about tools, techniques, automata artists, exhibits, and the history of automata. <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/-ispO-tS58ckM2AQ0aD1EFErcY8/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/-ispO-tS58ckM2AQ0aD1EFErcY8/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/-ispO-tS58ckM2AQ0aD1EFErcY8/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/-ispO-tS58ckM2AQ0aD1EFErcY8/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?a=1QA3g_b6Jrk:5kp_-osCwwY:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?a=1QA3g_b6Jrk:5kp_-osCwwY:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?i=1QA3g_b6Jrk:5kp_-osCwwY:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?a=1QA3g_b6Jrk:5kp_-osCwwY:7Q72WNTAKBA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?d=7Q72WNTAKBA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?a=1QA3g_b6Jrk:5kp_-osCwwY:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?a=1QA3g_b6Jrk:5kp_-osCwwY:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?i=1QA3g_b6Jrk:5kp_-osCwwY:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?a=1QA3g_b6Jrk:5kp_-osCwwY:TzevzKxY174"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?d=TzevzKxY174" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?a=1QA3g_b6Jrk:5kp_-osCwwY:UT3xtbGYFzA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?d=UT3xtbGYFzA" border="0"></img></a> </div>Dug Northhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03342612963981710373noreply@blogger.com0http://www.dugnorth.com/blog/2009/06/video-of-vintage-automaton-cat.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29231016.post-21922052165589496172009-06-27T10:37:00.003-04:002009-06-27T10:48:38.291-04:00Check out this wooden mechanical snuff delivery device. It is ingenious in a sinister sort of way. Let this poor fellow's experience be a lesson to us all! <br/> <br/> The Automata / Automaton Blog is for people who find mechanical automata fascinating. 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In addition to being sought out by corporate and...<br/> <br/> The Automata / Automaton Blog is for people who find mechanical automata fascinating. 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From the Amazon descriptionMxykikker is a tongue-twisting, multi-legged, multi-purpose commemorative...<br/> <br/> The Automata / Automaton Blog is for people who find mechanical automata fascinating. You will find information about tools, techniques, automata artists, exhibits, and the history of automata. <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/pvCAudXdTfl527frQip6pc_ruk4/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/pvCAudXdTfl527frQip6pc_ruk4/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/pvCAudXdTfl527frQip6pc_ruk4/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/pvCAudXdTfl527frQip6pc_ruk4/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?a=xkGRwLf54bA:7dC-uSlhiuw:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?a=xkGRwLf54bA:7dC-uSlhiuw:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?i=xkGRwLf54bA:7dC-uSlhiuw:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?a=xkGRwLf54bA:7dC-uSlhiuw:7Q72WNTAKBA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?d=7Q72WNTAKBA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?a=xkGRwLf54bA:7dC-uSlhiuw:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?a=xkGRwLf54bA:7dC-uSlhiuw:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?i=xkGRwLf54bA:7dC-uSlhiuw:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?a=xkGRwLf54bA:7dC-uSlhiuw:TzevzKxY174"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?d=TzevzKxY174" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?a=xkGRwLf54bA:7dC-uSlhiuw:UT3xtbGYFzA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?d=UT3xtbGYFzA" border="0"></img></a> </div>Dug Northhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03342612963981710373noreply@blogger.com0http://www.dugnorth.com/blog/2009/06/mxykikker-mechanical-wind-up-crawling.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29231016.post-54951910524715700862009-06-24T06:43:00.001-04:002009-06-24T06:43:00.805-04:00Take a look at the beautiful wooden clock video. The wooden mechanism clock was designed by Clayton Boyer and built by Adrian Iredale. Beautiful work. One day, I'm going work up the courage (or set...<br/> <br/> The Automata / Automaton Blog is for people who find mechanical automata fascinating. You will find information about tools, techniques, automata artists, exhibits, and the history of automata. <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/pW-W6UB9i7slISenCKbk-BNn1vM/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/pW-W6UB9i7slISenCKbk-BNn1vM/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/pW-W6UB9i7slISenCKbk-BNn1vM/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/pW-W6UB9i7slISenCKbk-BNn1vM/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?a=rNRzbvXFkt8:QymLqMdkKMg:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?a=rNRzbvXFkt8:QymLqMdkKMg:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?i=rNRzbvXFkt8:QymLqMdkKMg:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?a=rNRzbvXFkt8:QymLqMdkKMg:7Q72WNTAKBA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?d=7Q72WNTAKBA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?a=rNRzbvXFkt8:QymLqMdkKMg:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?a=rNRzbvXFkt8:QymLqMdkKMg:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?i=rNRzbvXFkt8:QymLqMdkKMg:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?a=rNRzbvXFkt8:QymLqMdkKMg:TzevzKxY174"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?d=TzevzKxY174" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?a=rNRzbvXFkt8:QymLqMdkKMg:UT3xtbGYFzA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?d=UT3xtbGYFzA" border="0"></img></a> </div>Dug Northhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03342612963981710373noreply@blogger.com0http://www.dugnorth.com/blog/2009/06/medieval-astronomical-wooden-clock.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29231016.post-79899476703987665362009-06-23T06:58:00.000-04:002009-06-23T06:58:01.402-04:00Now here is a unique piece. This antique ring is an automaton with moving figures built into it! Granted, I don't fully understand how you operate the ring, but the mere concept is unspeakably...<br/> <br/> The Automata / Automaton Blog is for people who find mechanical automata fascinating. You will find information about tools, techniques, automata artists, exhibits, and the history of automata. <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/j2NY8QCa3Ia1Uw_WSIzNgx-uPII/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/j2NY8QCa3Ia1Uw_WSIzNgx-uPII/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/j2NY8QCa3Ia1Uw_WSIzNgx-uPII/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/j2NY8QCa3Ia1Uw_WSIzNgx-uPII/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?a=qucRAlVGxNk:sejNQPixH0E:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?a=qucRAlVGxNk:sejNQPixH0E:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?i=qucRAlVGxNk:sejNQPixH0E:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?a=qucRAlVGxNk:sejNQPixH0E:7Q72WNTAKBA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?d=7Q72WNTAKBA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?a=qucRAlVGxNk:sejNQPixH0E:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?a=qucRAlVGxNk:sejNQPixH0E:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?i=qucRAlVGxNk:sejNQPixH0E:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?a=qucRAlVGxNk:sejNQPixH0E:TzevzKxY174"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?d=TzevzKxY174" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?a=qucRAlVGxNk:sejNQPixH0E:UT3xtbGYFzA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?d=UT3xtbGYFzA" border="0"></img></a> </div>Dug Northhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03342612963981710373noreply@blogger.com0http://www.dugnorth.com/blog/2009/06/musical-automaton-ring-with-moving.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29231016.post-84773558211842365902009-06-22T06:36:00.002-04:002009-06-22T08:03:25.243-04:00Decoding the Heavens: A 2,000-Year-Old Computer--and the Century-Long Search to Discover Its Secrets is about the the Antikythera mechanism a mysterious and sophisticated mechanical device recovered...<br/> <br/> The Automata / Automaton Blog is for people who find mechanical automata fascinating. You will find information about tools, techniques, automata artists, exhibits, and the history of automata. <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/FAJyHof5y_7JjKGORyAKgcDvHzY/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/FAJyHof5y_7JjKGORyAKgcDvHzY/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/FAJyHof5y_7JjKGORyAKgcDvHzY/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/FAJyHof5y_7JjKGORyAKgcDvHzY/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?a=2tP1Pdip5Hg:SXgO3AXHv_A:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?a=2tP1Pdip5Hg:SXgO3AXHv_A:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?i=2tP1Pdip5Hg:SXgO3AXHv_A:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?a=2tP1Pdip5Hg:SXgO3AXHv_A:7Q72WNTAKBA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?d=7Q72WNTAKBA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?a=2tP1Pdip5Hg:SXgO3AXHv_A:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?a=2tP1Pdip5Hg:SXgO3AXHv_A:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?i=2tP1Pdip5Hg:SXgO3AXHv_A:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?a=2tP1Pdip5Hg:SXgO3AXHv_A:TzevzKxY174"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?d=TzevzKxY174" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?a=2tP1Pdip5Hg:SXgO3AXHv_A:UT3xtbGYFzA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?d=UT3xtbGYFzA" border="0"></img></a> </div>Dug Northhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03342612963981710373noreply@blogger.com0http://www.dugnorth.com/blog/2009/06/decoding-heavens-antikythera-mechanism.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29231016.post-88030331950467583762009-06-21T07:00:00.001-04:002009-06-21T15:30:04.827-04:00Here is a look at some of the latest work by automata-artist Tom Haney. According to Haney,this commissioned piece is "a site specific work -- a clock that is 74" long by 12" high. The clock face...<br/> <br/> The Automata / Automaton Blog is for people who find mechanical automata fascinating. 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From the Amazon Description Proxxon Bench Drill Press TBM 115 - This 3 speed drill press excels at drilling micro holes down to 1/64 inch (0.5...<br/> <br/> The Automata / Automaton Blog is for people who find mechanical automata fascinating. 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She tapped Adam Wright, a film animatronics maker, to...<br/> <br/> The Automata / Automaton Blog is for people who find mechanical automata fascinating. You will find information about tools, techniques, automata artists, exhibits, and the history of automata. <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Xo9ir9JJaW_sTh2HOXZh_7kIesY/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Xo9ir9JJaW_sTh2HOXZh_7kIesY/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Xo9ir9JJaW_sTh2HOXZh_7kIesY/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Xo9ir9JJaW_sTh2HOXZh_7kIesY/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?a=ShFwNjCOoUY:RN0METX9V9E:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?a=ShFwNjCOoUY:RN0METX9V9E:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?i=ShFwNjCOoUY:RN0METX9V9E:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?a=ShFwNjCOoUY:RN0METX9V9E:7Q72WNTAKBA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?d=7Q72WNTAKBA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?a=ShFwNjCOoUY:RN0METX9V9E:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?a=ShFwNjCOoUY:RN0METX9V9E:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?i=ShFwNjCOoUY:RN0METX9V9E:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?a=ShFwNjCOoUY:RN0METX9V9E:TzevzKxY174"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?d=TzevzKxY174" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?a=ShFwNjCOoUY:RN0METX9V9E:UT3xtbGYFzA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?d=UT3xtbGYFzA" border="0"></img></a> </div>Dug Northhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03342612963981710373noreply@blogger.com0http://www.dugnorth.com/blog/2009/06/singing-bird-automata-makes-for-high.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29231016.post-50890982538678793292009-06-18T07:06:00.003-04:002009-06-18T09:21:36.929-04:00Osamu Kanda has created many interesting automata, but this creation is something else entirely! He's made a ride-on, wooden robot with remote controlled-arms with working fingers and a chest that...<br/> <br/> The Automata / Automaton Blog is for people who find mechanical automata fascinating. You will find information about tools, techniques, automata artists, exhibits, and the history of automata. <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/KQz4XZLlkexRkuq06pVoOk1LQNE/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/KQz4XZLlkexRkuq06pVoOk1LQNE/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/KQz4XZLlkexRkuq06pVoOk1LQNE/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/KQz4XZLlkexRkuq06pVoOk1LQNE/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?a=gPcZwwqFGzE:6wBFAmx-HMs:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?a=gPcZwwqFGzE:6wBFAmx-HMs:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?i=gPcZwwqFGzE:6wBFAmx-HMs:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?a=gPcZwwqFGzE:6wBFAmx-HMs:7Q72WNTAKBA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?d=7Q72WNTAKBA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?a=gPcZwwqFGzE:6wBFAmx-HMs:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?a=gPcZwwqFGzE:6wBFAmx-HMs:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?i=gPcZwwqFGzE:6wBFAmx-HMs:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?a=gPcZwwqFGzE:6wBFAmx-HMs:TzevzKxY174"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?d=TzevzKxY174" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?a=gPcZwwqFGzE:6wBFAmx-HMs:UT3xtbGYFzA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?d=UT3xtbGYFzA" border="0"></img></a> </div>Dug Northhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03342612963981710373noreply@blogger.com3http://www.dugnorth.com/blog/2009/06/utimate-rubber-band-firing-wooden-robot.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29231016.post-13036375097294494762009-06-17T06:50:00.001-04:002009-06-17T06:50:00.667-04:00Artist Steve DeSpirito creates hanging mobiles that use a balance between gravity and gentle air currents to add life and motion to his pieces. From the artist's statement:I like to think of my...<br/> <br/> The Automata / Automaton Blog is for people who find mechanical automata fascinating. You will find information about tools, techniques, automata artists, exhibits, and the history of automata. <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Wu_5m5pdjkgjuYO56HHut2sgXE8/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Wu_5m5pdjkgjuYO56HHut2sgXE8/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Wu_5m5pdjkgjuYO56HHut2sgXE8/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Wu_5m5pdjkgjuYO56HHut2sgXE8/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?a=GDFhejvFahE:9306rOwHddU:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?a=GDFhejvFahE:9306rOwHddU:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?i=GDFhejvFahE:9306rOwHddU:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?a=GDFhejvFahE:9306rOwHddU:7Q72WNTAKBA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?d=7Q72WNTAKBA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?a=GDFhejvFahE:9306rOwHddU:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?a=GDFhejvFahE:9306rOwHddU:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?i=GDFhejvFahE:9306rOwHddU:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?a=GDFhejvFahE:9306rOwHddU:TzevzKxY174"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?d=TzevzKxY174" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?a=GDFhejvFahE:9306rOwHddU:UT3xtbGYFzA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?d=UT3xtbGYFzA" border="0"></img></a> </div>Dug Northhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03342612963981710373noreply@blogger.com0http://www.dugnorth.com/blog/2009/06/mobiles-and-automata-of-steve-despirito.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29231016.post-52564911475584853612009-06-16T06:35:00.001-04:002009-06-16T09:00:22.569-04:00I don't have this book myself (yet), but it looks like it could be a lot of fun. Making Moving Toys offers instructions and templates to make 30 different types of moving toys out of common...<br/> <br/> The Automata / Automaton Blog is for people who find mechanical automata fascinating. 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He specializes in contemporary wood automata that perform magical illusions. Be sure to check it...<br/> <br/> The Automata / Automaton Blog is for people who find mechanical automata fascinating. 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You can tilt the Dremel Work Station in 15-degree increments from 15 to 90 degrees...<br/> <br/> The Automata / Automaton Blog is for people who find mechanical automata fascinating. 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The box measures 4 1/8 inches long by 2 5/8 inches wide by 2 1/2 inches tall. From the eBay Listing: The bird comes out and...<br/> <br/> The Automata / Automaton Blog is for people who find mechanical automata fascinating. You will find information about tools, techniques, automata artists, exhibits, and the history of automata. <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/LFRnPZuaEXNuoQdX3iIDKXUxRhU/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/LFRnPZuaEXNuoQdX3iIDKXUxRhU/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/LFRnPZuaEXNuoQdX3iIDKXUxRhU/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/LFRnPZuaEXNuoQdX3iIDKXUxRhU/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?a=fSXS44nyezs:GamHqE0V748:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?a=fSXS44nyezs:GamHqE0V748:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?i=fSXS44nyezs:GamHqE0V748:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?a=fSXS44nyezs:GamHqE0V748:7Q72WNTAKBA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?d=7Q72WNTAKBA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?a=fSXS44nyezs:GamHqE0V748:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?a=fSXS44nyezs:GamHqE0V748:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?i=fSXS44nyezs:GamHqE0V748:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?a=fSXS44nyezs:GamHqE0V748:TzevzKxY174"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?d=TzevzKxY174" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?a=fSXS44nyezs:GamHqE0V748:UT3xtbGYFzA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?d=UT3xtbGYFzA" border="0"></img></a> </div>Dug Northhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03342612963981710373noreply@blogger.com0http://www.dugnorth.com/blog/2009/06/video-of-german-made-miniature-singing.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29231016.post-50223932112675124742009-06-12T06:45:00.001-04:002009-06-12T06:59:07.422-04:00Here's a wonderful video of an automaton by Osamu Kanda depicting two figures sliding a frame back and forth. It's a nice example of figures being moved by the part they seem to be moving. See more...<br/> <br/> The Automata / Automaton Blog is for people who find mechanical automata fascinating. 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Brought to life with the aid of cranes, block-and-tackle, and a team of puppeters, the...<br/> <br/> The Automata / Automaton Blog is for people who find mechanical automata fascinating. You will find information about tools, techniques, automata artists, exhibits, and the history of automata. <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/8t42JdprEzJoJSC9nmiIOwiUrnM/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/8t42JdprEzJoJSC9nmiIOwiUrnM/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/8t42JdprEzJoJSC9nmiIOwiUrnM/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/8t42JdprEzJoJSC9nmiIOwiUrnM/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?a=34Xbsvvf8O8:_q18oDtzs-Q:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?a=34Xbsvvf8O8:_q18oDtzs-Q:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?i=34Xbsvvf8O8:_q18oDtzs-Q:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?a=34Xbsvvf8O8:_q18oDtzs-Q:7Q72WNTAKBA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?d=7Q72WNTAKBA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?a=34Xbsvvf8O8:_q18oDtzs-Q:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?a=34Xbsvvf8O8:_q18oDtzs-Q:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?i=34Xbsvvf8O8:_q18oDtzs-Q:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?a=34Xbsvvf8O8:_q18oDtzs-Q:TzevzKxY174"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?d=TzevzKxY174" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?a=34Xbsvvf8O8:_q18oDtzs-Q:UT3xtbGYFzA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?d=UT3xtbGYFzA" border="0"></img></a> </div>Dug Northhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03342612963981710373noreply@blogger.com0http://www.dugnorth.com/blog/2009/06/giant-girl-puppet-on-move-again-in.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29231016.post-18764821222003176932009-06-10T06:45:00.001-04:002009-06-10T06:45:00.185-04:00I am the proud owner of two Proxxon tools -- the miniature table saw and the miniature mitre saw. As someone who works with small-scale pieces of wood and metal, I am a big fan of this company's...<br/> <br/> The Automata / Automaton Blog is for people who find mechanical automata fascinating. 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You will find information about tools, techniques, automata artists, exhibits, and the history of automata. <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/nkxZvXB57IBzIWePuiTAwdLB5Bk/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/nkxZvXB57IBzIWePuiTAwdLB5Bk/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/nkxZvXB57IBzIWePuiTAwdLB5Bk/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/nkxZvXB57IBzIWePuiTAwdLB5Bk/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?a=eXmcMIYUTWs:pofmOqTXUsc:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?a=eXmcMIYUTWs:pofmOqTXUsc:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?i=eXmcMIYUTWs:pofmOqTXUsc:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?a=eXmcMIYUTWs:pofmOqTXUsc:7Q72WNTAKBA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?d=7Q72WNTAKBA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?a=eXmcMIYUTWs:pofmOqTXUsc:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?a=eXmcMIYUTWs:pofmOqTXUsc:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?i=eXmcMIYUTWs:pofmOqTXUsc:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?a=eXmcMIYUTWs:pofmOqTXUsc:TzevzKxY174"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?d=TzevzKxY174" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?a=eXmcMIYUTWs:pofmOqTXUsc:UT3xtbGYFzA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheAutomataBlog?d=UT3xtbGYFzA" border="0"></img></a> </div>Dug Northhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03342612963981710373noreply@blogger.com2http://www.dugnorth.com/blog/2009/06/authoratative-web-site-on-singing-bird.html