K'nex Programmable Automaton

Step 2 Create the Program Spindles

Use a thin but strong string. Yarn, synthetics, or the string included with most sets will work. Two pieces of string of equivalent length are needed. The longer the string, the longer your automaton program will run. If the lengths of the string need minor adjustment, see image 6.

The program spindles are designed to be easily removable, so new programs can quickly be run by simply exchanging the spindles.