Mechanical Computer (All Parts) - Basic Mechanisms In Fire Control Computers
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A 1953 US Navy training film explaining the basic mechanisms in mechanical fire control computers aboard ships. It shows how gears, differentials and cams solved mathematical problems in permanent mechanical form.
Why HN recommends it: HN commenters repeatedly recommend it as a beautiful, approachable explanation of analog mechanical computation, and many have rewatched it.
“It illustrates the problems and solutions near perfectly, and I've watched it way too many times.” Read on HN ↗