Stalins Organ Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 A couple of fascinating videos about how it was done way back when (1953) About 40 minutes, in 2 videos, of really basic mechanics - explaining gears, cams, etc., but I've never seen anything about how they are actually put together to construct computers. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Affentitten Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 The mechanical fire control computers were still carried on the bridge of the older Australian DDGs and frigates until about a decade ago. They were intended as a last resort if all other systems had failed. This was something of a furphy though since everyone knew that if everything else had failed the ship was unlikely to be in much shape for fighting and the likelihood of engaging in a gunnery duel had vanished decades before. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stalins Organ Posted May 18, 2010 Author Share Posted May 18, 2010 Were there any hamsters involved in that?? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonS Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 Kettler will no doubt be along shortly to explain how his father invented analog computers, and designed the analog fire control system (AFCS), and how his brother used one to sink the USS Pueblo. Also, the integration of the AFCS into the UFO with the underslung Panther turret makes for a fascinating tale. Or sumfink. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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