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0 pointsdrcode2y ago0 comments

The innovation is spinning the entire computer, instead of just the display, reducing complexity

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dekhn2y ago

It seems more likely that a mechanical engineer would end up using a slip ring, so the computer doesn't need to spin.

This is exactly what would be used, a Moog slip ring.

Thanks. Enjoyed the explanation of a Moog ring in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBrZw9CKDZo

Mercotac makes nice slip rings too!

Most of the ones I have seen/worked with have been much bigger than this small display, though.

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dekhn2y ago

It seems more likely that a mechanical engineer would end up using a slip ring, so the computer doesn't need to spin.

This is exactly what would be used, a Moog slip ring.

Thanks. Enjoyed the explanation of a Moog ring in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBrZw9CKDZo

Mercotac makes nice slip rings too!

Most of the ones I have seen/worked with have been much bigger than this small display, though.

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