If you need something stronger or for the exact wire diameter then there are also companies specialising in all types of crimps. Had to repair a handbrake release wire - £300 for a new unit or £2 for

There are obviously lots of experienced Arduino people on here, and I'm sure Ron is correct that Linux is a more suitable OS, but - and it's a big but - that step from Windows to Linux can be quite in

Seasons greetings to all. I had hoped to be posting finished pictures of this one by now - but the weather is too good to not be outside working in the garden. Hoping for some rainy days... "A quiet d

Jim, By coincidence I was looking last week at headband magnifiers. There are so many on Amazon that it will take me another few weeks before I get to making a decision! Any advice on styles or brands

The carving is great - that's definitely a dragon. Please show us the finished article when it is complete.

When people post 'what's on my bench' I enjoy seeing the literal bench and surroundings almost as much as the project. One thing I know for sure - I'm far messier than most of you! I'd be really inter

The results are in from my not very scientific experiment. This forum generated about 40 views on YouTube and 5 comments on the forum. Facebook Automata group had about 130 views and 7 comments. The o

Thank you for the comments. Good to get the feedback. Jim - I will do something on the drive mechanism. Just got tied up with .. you guessed it.. the next one :-)

Those pin wheels look great in action, you must be pleased with them. Looking forward to seeing the completed item.

JIm, How long do these wheels take to print? Do you think you will print all your drive trains now, or mix and match? I can imagine the wheel and holes is still quicker in timber with a pillar drill,

I would like to share my first original Automata... it's turned out pretty much as I planned, although it expanded in the building to include an extra figure. I say 'turned out' - it's probably not fi

HI I too like this forum and I am happy to hear it will stay. I am a complete novice at automata and so I'm soaking up the information in the magazine and follow with interest the threads on the forum