Double Geneva Mechanism. A paper project for you to download and make. For each turn of the crank the index wheel advances quarter of a turn twice with a short pause, or dwell, between each movement. #automata #paperengineering #EssentialMechanism https://www.robives.com/project/double-geneva-drive/

Reciprocating rotating #essentialmechanism to print out and make. Turn the handle to make the vertical shaft turn back and forth. An interesting starting point for your own #PaperAutomata !#paperengineering #automata https://www.robives.com/project/reciprocate-rotate/

Slow turn, big charm! One gear rotation for every twenty four cranks. This updated worm gear #EssentialMechanism is a quiet celebration of paper movement. Perfect for curious makers, educators and anyone who loves paper engineering! #automata #paperengineering #cardboardcrafts https://www.robives.com/project/wormgear2025/

Spinner #EssentialMechanism to download, print out and make. Pump the paper bellows and the air drives the turbine disk fast!
Use this essential mechanism to bring your own designs to life. You could add a pirouetting dancer to the disk, or a dog chasing a cat, or a spaceship circling a planet - what will you create!? #maker #automata
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924 Mesh Gear Essential mechanism. Paper project for you to download and make. Crank the handle to make the vertical shaft turn. Use as a starting point for your own character based paper animation or add the included Christmas tree! https://buff.ly/3NXxSfl #automata #paperengineering ##papercraft #maker #essentialmechanism