Modular Automata

myminifactory

Modular automata, with three types of mechanisms, that provide rotational, sliding and vertical movement. This is a easy print but finicky to assemble, just keep calm and assemble it slowly. For instructions a 3D assembled version is provided. Steps: 1- Choose how many cubes you will need. 2- Create your own signs. Using your favorite 3D modeling software create your sign and at the bottom of it add a cylinder with at least 2cm of height and with a diamenter of 3mm. 3- Choose the mechanisms you will use (the slinding one requires a different top face for the cube). 4- Print all the parts required 5- If you have access to wooden 3mm chopsticks or skewers, use it instead of the axle provided, it's a lot easier to assemble. PS As you assemble the cubes start adding small drops of glue, it avoids the assembly falling into pieces if you acidently drop it. See the the working automata here: https://youtu.be/BIMCRdFbAvM