Da Vinci's Drawmaton wooden mechanism kit, which consists only of wood and a few pieces of metal, is an ancestor of the programmable computer we know today.
The machine is able to read analog memories via so-called"petalos".
The"Petalos" are easy to program, so that the Drawmaton can draw an endless variety of pictures.
A few turns of the hand knob complete a full rotation of the "Petalo" and the drawing of the wooden mechanism kit is finished.
Leonardo da Vinci's Drawmaton is at its core rooted in S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) and is a wonderful learning tool.
S is for science: once assembled and in operation, there is a clearly identifiable 'cause and effect'.
T is for technology: da Vinci's Drawmaton is a simple technology based on gears, springs and pivots.
E is for Engineering: each laser-cut piece of wood has been carefully designed and calibrated to produce a machine where all parts are precise to ensure accurate operation.
T is for technology: da Vinci's Drawmaton is a simple technology based on gears, springs and pivots.
E is for Engineering: each laser-cut piece of wood has been carefully designed and calibrated to produce a machine where all parts are precise to ensure accurate operation.
As you assemble and operate da Vinci's Drawmaton, you will observe how each part relies on and affects its neighboring parts.
A is for Art: From the design of the machine to the drawings it produces, art is in Drawmaton's DNA. Leonardo himself would be proud of it!
M is for Math: There are 1,000 points of information that the machine reads from each set of programming sheets. This corresponds to 1kb of information.
A is for Art: From the design of the machine to the drawings it produces, art is in Drawmaton's DNA. Leonardo himself would be proud of it!
M is for Math: There are 1,000 points of information that the machine reads from each set of programming sheets. This corresponds to 1kb of information.
The upper programming sheet controls the drawing on the horizontal axis, while the lower programming sheet controls the drawing on the vertical axis.