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Mechanical Computing Systems Using Only Links and Rotary Joints — mentioned by gene-h

Thu, 11 Jan 2024 16:43:44 GMT

Springs do not have to wear out. If springs are made from a material such as steel that has a fatigue limit and the stress they experience is less than the fatigue limit, they may be deformed forever. As for the answer, it appears to be yes. It is possible to make logic gates which only use rigid rotary links[0]. [0]https://arxiv.org/abs/1801.03534

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Mechanical Computing Systems Using Only Links and Rotary Joints — HN submission

Mon, 03 Jan 2022 12:09:11 GMT

Mechanical computing systems using only links and rotary joints

100 points; 34 discussion replies on HN. Paper and source history. A submission is not an endorsement.

Mechanical Computing Systems Using Only Links and Rotary Joints — HN submission

Fri, 12 Jan 2018 10:31:22 GMT

Mechanical Computing Systems Using Only Links and Rotary Joints

2 points; 0 discussion replies on HN. Paper and source history. A submission is not an endorsement.

Mechanical Computing Systems Using Only Links and Rotary Joints — HN submission

Fri, 12 Jan 2018 02:00:21 GMT

Mechanical Computing Systems Using Only Links and Rotary Joints

112 points; 26 discussion replies on HN. Paper and source history. A submission is not an endorsement.