A quick newsletter trying out video and giving a bit of a preview for my likely next project.

Turn the handle on this Double Geneva Drive Mechanism and the index wheel advances a quarter turn, twice for every full rotation of the crank

I’ve updated the animation on the ‘levers’ mechanism page. Levers are an essential part of many mechanisms. They can be used to change the amount,

Crank the handle on this bead-and-wire #STEAMjunk project and watch your festive reindeer dash into life! Print the parts, bend some paperclips, sprinkle in a

This practical guide explains the full process of designing and making your own automata with paper. Packed with advice and encouragement, it features an irresistible