This Design and technology video introduces teachers to the next stage in building automaton toys, focusing on constructing and testing cam mechanisms. It covers how to cut and assemble cams using provided templates, prepare and align holes for followers, and use straws and dowel rods to build a working motion system. Teachers are guided through steps for spacing cams, reducing friction, and adjusting follower movement, ensuring the automaton mechanism functions smoothly.

This video is part of Kapow Primary’s Design and technology – Mechanisms teacher videos. It simplifies mechanical assembly processes, helping teachers feel confident and prepared to support children in creating working cam-based mechanisms in the lesson and unit below.