Mechanical Computer (All Parts) - Basic Mechanisms In Fire Control Computers

Why it was recommended

It illustrates the problems and solutions near perfectly, and I've watched it way too many times.

Strong recommendationboomlinde · Original2018-11

What it covers

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. It is for someone meeting the subject for the first time.

Video details

Channel

Excelsior10000

Length

41 min 53 sec

Year

2011

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