This is built using a structural principal called tensional integrity (tensegrity for short), where all the chains are under tension due to the distribution of mass in the system.There are
Here is the complete kit for you to build your own 'useless machine' that utilizes different mechanical principles. An educational model that can help visualize how different mechanical principles work.It
A small kinetic sculpture featuring a dragon boat sailing across the great sea.Turning the crank on the side of the model propagates a wave across the water. The boat is
A small sculpture of a butterfly sunning its wings on a leaf.Turning the crank on the side of the model intermittently opens and closes the butterfly's wings. You can see
This is a small kinetic sculpture of Falkor (or Fuchur), the luck dragon from The Neverending Story.The crank on the end of the model can be rotated to make the
A small model of a cute little bee flying above a pretty flower.Pressing on one of the flower petals causes the bee to flap its wings using a simple mechanism.
A simple Lego Pneumatic Engine which runs with two pumps, unmodified switch and cylinder, even the hardest.Available in three versions : No pump (you need your own source of air
Building a LEGO ball machine has never been easier!Discover Triangle Conveyor, the first LEGO Great Ball Contraption module of the GBC4ALL series: easy to build, easy to configure, crankable or
A manual braiding machine features three counter-rotating reels and a pull system to create a braided bracelets.Dimensions : 33cm (L) (52cm unfold) x 16cm (H) x 12cm (W)More info on
This is a small kinetic sculpture of four prairie dogs, hanging around their burrow. Each rodent moves in a unique and interesting way, which you can see in the demonstration
Building a LEGO ball machine has never been easier!Discover Lift Arm, the third LEGO Great Ball Contraption module of the GBC4ALL series: easy to build, easy to configure, crankable or motorized,
A Halloween creation : a box which contains a jumping spider revealed by a turning crank.The spider is mounted on a linkage mechanism with two springs, built in a way
Fisherman is a LEGO automaton representing a cosy little scene featuring a fisherman, his cat and an uncatchable fish. Numerous parts from this LEGO MOC are animated: the tail of
Building a LEGO ball machine has never been easier!Discover Balance, the second LEGO Great Ball Contraption module of the GBC4ALL series: easy to build, easy to configure, crankable or motorized, and
Waterfall is a romantic LEGO automaton, featuring two LEGO figurines on a boat in the middle of a beautiful rocky landscape and in front of a nicely animated waterfall.
After a small break on his LEGO activities, the king of LEGO automata is back. And I can bet that his latest creation will not leave you indifferent, no matter
This engine was special designed from Johann Steindl [Schwaiwal] for his Liebherr L586 wheel loader. Although the engine offers a lot of technology, it still has a compact design and
Explorer is an adventurous LEGO automaton, featuring an early 20th century British explorer riding a gracious ostrich. The two characters walk in a stunning realistic movement. This is the very
BathTime is a LEGO automaton representing a man in his bath, scratching his back with his brush. Colorful LEGO bricks surrounding him inside the bathtub give him envy to whistle
A Lego Technic steam machine powered by two pneumatic cylinders engine, with valve gear mechanism, speed indicator, air control valve and building instructions. The pneumatic cylinders and the switches are
Design for my unconventional, impractical, and completely awesome LEGO walking machine. Based on the Bear Mobill toy from Bandai, produced in 1987, a trolley drives along the inside of the
Ship at Sea is a LEGO automaton from TonyFlow76 featuring a tiny ship dancing on the ocean. It uses transparent blue garage door pieces to mimic the water, which are
You'll love to replicate the latest entry in the GBC4ALL series! The Robot Arms ball machine designed by the LEGO GBC builder Phi. L is equipped with an amazing articulated
A Lego Technic Balance Clock with Korfhage differential powered remontoire. Dimensions : 34cm (W) x 29cm (H) x 15cm (D) You will need 6 AA batteries for running the clock. The
