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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. Mechanical Computing can't succeed by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    Most slashdotters are weaklings; couldn't turn the sprokets!

  2. First post for... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    Drexlerian rod logic computing.
    Discuss.

  3. In Russia by hhg · · Score: -1, Troll

    In Soviet Russia, the steam computes YOU!

    1. Re:In Russia by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

      Ouch!!!

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