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The Analog Thing: Analog Computing for the Future

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108 points cgeier | 2 comments | 19 Nov 24 17:09 UTC | HN request time: 0s | source
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fidotron ◴[19 Nov 24 19:12 UTC] No.42187005[source]▶
As a different sort of analog computer, I have long been wondering about a “compiler” for fluidic logic that can output devices you could 3D print which would then operate on pneumatic or hydraulic signals. Probably entirely useless, but wouldn’t be affected by an EMP!

That idea was shamelessly inspired by the soft fluidic robot some years back.

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1. InitialLastName ◴[19 Nov 24 19:41 UTC] No.42187296[source]▶
> wouldn’t be affected by an EMP!

Even better, it would only be affected by relatively rare phenomena, such as vibration, temperature change, orientation and rotation.

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2. UltraSane ◴[20 Nov 24 18:34 UTC] No.42196824[source]▶
and leaks.