automata

[polyphemus]

Because what could be more steampunk?
The accompanying music, not so much.
Again, not mine. Wish it was...

Kinematic Drawing Machine (Automata)

[santiagodunbar]

Wow that was really cool. I liked how the mechanics of it were on display and not hidden away, as well. (I had to watch it with the mute on though. I can't stand that song!).

[Maets]

Nice and amazingly simple.

[A. Pettyengineer]

My second Automata was pre 1800's...EVE "waiting for Adam"

Automata #2 Waiting for Adam.MOV

the 3rd was pure 1800's "duck on the Clyde" Clyde with all the cranes.

Automata #3 Duck on the Clyde.MOV

 They are a lot of fun but don't earn a living.

[Colonel Falchion]

A few from the "Far East" showcased on an Italian program.  Hope I added these links correctly-

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Hobby Link Japan used to sell kits of the archer and the teacup carrying automaton.  They were said to be based on the designs of originals dating from the 1600s.  I don't think they list them anymore though.

I was watching another video on Shobei Tamaya IX (the man in the video) and he said that his family has been making dolls and automatons like this for generations and that he hand carves the dolls, including the faces which can take over a year even before he begins adding the mechanical parts!

This second video is a music box from the court of Louis XVI-

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[Colonel Falchion]

Sorry, no edit button....  These links should look better than those blemishes of links above



Japanese automatons

TG Leonardo - Le Bambole Meccaniche Giapponesi

Marie Antoinette automaton

Joueuse de Tympanon - automate