I chose a simple pulley system for my automata to retract the back of the head, thus stretching the jaw. I came across the idea of pulleys after reading through the "Flying Pig Machine and Mechanisms" link on the Time workshop blog. I enjoy the aesthetic of the cardboard against the flat white of the box. This was an unexpected turn, though I wish I had crafted the head to match the simple geometric composition of the mechanisms. In terms of the actual function as a movement of the jaw, I see that there should have been a a greater accentuation of the rubber band-stretching by using longer bands. Also, user interaction and engagement with the automata could have been increased with turning the head 180 degrees to face the user.
Friday, April 2, 2010
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