Mechanical Computing 149
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."
Computing by steam? (Score:4, Funny)
The steaming vents on the case gave mute testimony to the utter destruction the water made as it transisioned rapidly from liquid form to gaseous form. Poor devil...
Of course, I could also see something like that from the original "Wild, Wild West" tv show (and not the horrific movie of the same name), or maybe "Brisco County, Jr.".
1835 Called (Score:4, Funny)
Sweet (Score:4, Funny)
Puts new meaning (Score:2, Funny)
May I be the first to say... (Score:5, Funny)
Serious kudos due here - it's a labour of love.
Obligatory, it seems . . (Score:1, Funny)
Seriously, I am totally amazed at that guy's genius. Full on Wayne's World "Not Worthy!" moment.
How long before . . . . . (Score:2, Funny)
Re:1835 Called (Score:1, Funny)
how long before someone writes a virus for it? (Score:3, Funny)