#Electromechanism

[homestuck-music-tournament]

Candles and Clockwork vs Electromechanism

Candles of Clockwork From Homestuck Vol. 5 By James Dever Propaganda: None submitted

Electromechanism From Homestuck Vol. 5 By SolusLunes Propaganda: None submitted

[oldguydoesstuff]

The Fujitsu FACOM 128B computer from 1958. This was a relay-based machine, with a 69 bit word size.

[adafruit]

Solenoids go clicky-clacky 🔩🔊🤖

We're testing out an I2C-to-solenoid driver today. It uses an MCP23017 expander. We like this particular chip for this usage because it has push-pull outputs, making it ideal for driving our N-channel FETs and flyback diodes. The A port connects to the 8 drivers, while the B port remains available for other GPIO purposes. For this demo, whenever we 'touch' a pin on port B to ground, the corresponding solenoid triggers provide an easy way to check speed and power usage.

[stevebattle]

"Mechanical Rat" maze solver (1935), by Thomas Ross, and Stevenson Smith, University of Washington, Seattle, WA. "As If endowed with powers of reasoning, a mechanical 'rat' devised by Dr. Stevenson Smith, University of Washington psychologist, threads its way through an artificial maze like those used to study the behavior of living rats. The three-wheeled, electric-powered device moves along a grooved path that divides at several points, obliging the 'rat' to choose which direction to follow. If it takes the wrong turn and enters a blind alley, mechanical feelers cause it to halt, retrace its journey, and try again until the whole course is negotiated successfully. The odd model is designed to show how automatic reflexes differ from thinking processes." – MECHANICAL RAT FINDS WAY IN MAZE, Popular Science, Nov 1935, p18.

[tamara-kama]

Having Fun in New York’s Times Square Arcade (1977)

By 1977, Times Square was a very different place from the glitzy tourist hub it would later become. The late ‘70s were a time of grit, neon lights, and an underworld mix of entertainment, from seedy theaters to exciting arcades packed with pinball machines and early video games.

The arcades of Times Square were a refuge for kids, teenagers, and young adults looking for cheap fun in a city struggling with crime and economic decline. The air was filled with the sounds of clinking coins, buzzing machines, and electronic music from games like Pong and Space Invaders, which were just beginning to revolutionize the gaming world.

The streets outside were chaotic, filled with flashing marquees, hustlers, and street performers, but inside the arcade, players were transported to a world of competition and escape, momentarily leaving behind the rough edges of 1970s New York

Source: Faithful Journey New York on Facebook

[enemy-insectoid]

brooooooooooo

[magnetictapedatastorage]

really fascinating stuff, the 729 is such a beautiful example of "brute force to make up for a lack of fine control". there wasn't a viable way, in the 1950s, to rapidly turn on and off the power to the forwards and backwards motors without breaking the tape in the process... so IBM simply the ran forwards and backwards motors continuously and just engaged them selectively, using an electromagnet whose natural ramp-up made the changes in speed smooth enough not to break the tape

[miche2hese]

https://www.futureelectronics.com/p/electromechanical--relays--solid-state-relays/cpc1017ntr-littelfuse-3938842

Power switch, SSR solid state, Quick connect auto, SPST, non latching, DIP,

CPC1017N Series 100 mA 60 V SPST Surface Mount OptoMOS® Relay - SOIC-4

[albrt2miza]

Future Electronics Celebrates 25-Year Work Anniversary of Lisa Ann Batzler

Future Electronics, a leading global distributor of electronic components, is delighted to announce the 25-year work anniversary of Lisa Ann Batzler, who has been a valued member of the company since 1999.

[jhnny2ddy]

Future Electronics and Renesas Partner for Webinar in design engineers

Renesas' new RA0 MCU family, built on the Cortex M23 core within the Renesas RA series, offers low power and efficiency ideal for a wide range of applications. When coupled with the versatile GreenPAK™ family, which can integrate multiple functions into a single custom circuit, engineers are better able to optimize their designs effectively.

[jsies2rrel]

Future Electronics to Host Future Tech Day in Hefei, China

Future Electronics, a global leader in electronics distribution, is excited to announce the upcoming "Future Tech Day" portion of the 2024 China Tech Day series—focusing on the automotive industry. The event will take place on Wednesday, September 25th in Hefei, with another session planned in Hangzhou later this year.

[homestuck-music-tournament]

Electromechanism

Album: Homestuck Vol. 5 Composer: SolusLunes Leitmotifs: None Characters: N/A

[tmoty2lln]

The employees became a part of a family in Future Electronics

Future Electronics is renowned for its dynamic, team-first culture that embraces diversity, career development, and community contributions. The company believes that its employees are its greatest resource, investing in their development and standing by them with flexibility and assistance. 

[mthw2kins]

Future Electronics to Host Seminar on Semiconductor, What to Expect in 2025

The seminar will provide valuable insights and approaches to optimize complex supply chains. Attendees will have the opportunity to network with industry experts, gain market analysis and evaluations of leading manufacturers, and receive strategic recommendations for supply chain management. The event will feature a panel discussion with a live Q&A session.

[stevebattle]

Maze Learning Machine (1933), by Thomas Ross, US. "Inasmuch as it is possible to design a machine to learn its way through a maze, using only such a simple approximation of the conditioned reflex as is used here, it appears possible that machines exhibiting behaviour that may truly be described as intelligent may be realised when the manifestations of conditioning are more closely duplicated. … Thought, then appears as a means of 'trying' different actions and anticipating their results through a process of automatic recall." – Machines That Think, by Thomas Ross, Scientific American, April 1933.

[tamara-kama]

There's a company making remakes of old Electromechanical Arcade games with modern electronic components and while it's too pricey for me right now at ~$4,500 I can appreciate them and I think they look well made.. I especially like the cabinet stylings.. 💜🕹️😁👍🏻