There are many wonderful websites out there including the list of automata links, resources, tutorials,.. Here I am listing some of those I visit often.
Websites:
- Spiel und Kunst mit Mechanik
- Cabaret Mechanical Theatre
- Dug North’s Automata Resources page
- Dug North’s Automaton Links
Mechanisms:
- Mekanizmalar.com – Animated Mechanisms
- 507movements.com – Animated Mechanisms
- Robives.com – Designing Paper Animations / Simplified Animated Mechanisms
- Clockwork (windup) mechanisms
- Pendulum clocks
- Free Animated Mechanical Paper Models + Optical Illusion Paper Toys
Automata Facebook Groups:
If you are using facebook, I highly recommend joining the following groups: