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Look around at the links, levers, cams, pulleys and gears that are used in everyday situations and try to think of new ideas for mechanical toys. Look at the web-sites that show ‘automata’ and analyse why these toys work as they do.
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www.design-technology.info/page22.htm
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Making Mechanical Toy ... History of Toys ... Toys & Physics Link...
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www.longmeadow.k12.ma.us/wms/pages1/santaniello/pages/m...
www.longmeadow.k12.ma.us/wms/pages1/santaniello/pages/mechanicaltoys.htm
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Mechanical toys transcend categories of age with their universal appeal. Whether the mechanism is hidden or revealed, simple or complex, the cycle of movement allows you to simply turn Making Mechanical Toys explains how to make these wonderful and fascinating toys through a variety of bright and exciting projects.
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www.ecampus.com/book/1861267231
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Automata is an educational site showing people how to design and make their own automata and mechanical toys. As well as teachers for Key stage 2 & 3 design & technology ... " All about Mechanisms Movement and Mechanical Toys" give ideas and help for students making there own project work for moving monsters,
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If you want to know more about designing and making wooden automata and mechanical toys then the CD-ROM Automata, Mechanism & Mechanical toys will prove invaluable.
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automata.co.uk/mainpage.html
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Making Mechanical Toys by Rodney Peppe; Binding: Hardcover, 176 pages ; Publisher: Crowood Press; Weight: 1.98 pound ; Dimension: H: 0.94 x L: 10.31 x W: 8.66 inches ; ISBN 10: 1861267231; ... Mechanical toys transcend categories of age with their universal appeal. Whether the mechanism is hidden or revealed,
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www.addall.com/detail/1861267231.html
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5.0 out of 5 stars Making mad toys & mechanical marvels in wood, 8 Nov 2007 ... Making Mad Toys & Mechanical Marvels in Wood (Paperback) ... This item: Making Mad Toys & Mechanical Marvels in Wood by Rodney Frost...
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www.amazon.co.uk/Making-Toys-Mechanical-Marvels-Wood/dp...
www.amazon.co.uk/Making-Toys-Mechanical-Marvels-Wood/dp/1402748124
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