Mechanisms (18)

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

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

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

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

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

The Home Appliance Bundle - Kitchen edition includes a toaster, furnace and oven build!ToasterWho else felt like a crunchy bite of toast in the morning is a wonderful beginning of

This small desktop toy is a variation of a three-slider Trammel of Archimedes. Unlike a normal trammel, the center of rotation of the sliders is offset from the center of

This Fibonacci gauge works smoothly with an exact scale of 1:1.62 - the golden proportion that is considered aesthetically pleasing.Size : 15.2x~x1.6 cm

Chuck Norris doesn't do push-ups, he pushes the Earth down. TonyFlow76's "Chuck" LEGO automaton perfectly illustrates this fun fact. With each turn of the crank on the back of this

A small, very useful tool for daily work. It fits perfectly with the American pickup truck.

Sea Serpent is the latest cool LEGO automaton from TonyFlow76. This compact MOC, which depicts a happy little dragon swimming in the waves of an azure blue ocean, has a

A small kinetic sculpture of a ghost rising out of a pumpkin, or jack-o'-lantern.When closed, the model looks like a normal decorated pumpkin for Halloween. Rotating a small crank on the

Pick and Slide is the third LEGO Great Ball Contraption module from the GBC Power Loop series. This beautiful GBC module is tailored to run in closed loop with one