Pendulum-Powered Drawing Machine

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By John Baichtal

John Baichtal

My interests include writing, electronics, RPGs, scifi, hackers & hackerspaces, 3D printing, building sets & toys. @johnbaichtal nerdage.net

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I’m a huge drawbot fan, but Eske Rex’s Drawing Machine surprised me by not being powered by motors. Instead, it uses the pendulum-like motions of two big concrete weights, creating super Spirograph style art. Sweet! [Via The Donut Project]

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  1. Tungsten carbide burr says:

    creating super Spirograph style art.

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