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Mechanical Computing

Posted by timothy on from the meccano-punk dept.

FTL writes "Tim Robinson has built a computer capable of solving polynomial equations -- using Meccano. His difference engine (mirror) uses a similar approach to Babbage's design. He's also created a differential analyzer (mirror) complete with a GUI. Both could be scaled up indefinitely to handle larger problems. 'Computing by steam' is possible."

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  1. May I be the first to say... by the_twisted_pair · · Score: 5, Funny
    640 nuts and bolts should be enough for anybody

    Serious kudos due here - it's a labour of love.