[BITList] 240 Yr. Old Mechanical Boy

[John Feltham]

 The precision achieved using the variable cams is astonishing.  How did he make it by hand 240 years ago?  He must be a skilled Swiss Watch Maker.  

The doll by itself is cute but the programmable mechanism inside the doll is just awesome - couldn't believe it was made 240 years ago! Those who have studied the single/multi spindle automatic lathes will appreciate the mechanism used for moving the hands and eyes of the doll

An amazing mechanical gadget, 240 years old.
See the amazing video!
http://www.chonday.com/Videos/the-writer-automaton
 
 
See also…

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pierre_Jaquet-Droz







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Whatever you do will be insignificant,
but it is very important that you do it.

Mahatma Gandhi.




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