Recent content by Dale_Mahalko

(I have no idea how this forum feels about digging up years-old posts, but, anyway.) The data inputs for the early analog/mechanical computers were fed from remote data sources using a tiny type of 3-phase alternating current motor/generator known as a Synchro motor or Selsyn, which were...

For people with epilepsy and other consciousness control disabilities such as narcolepsy, it is dangerous to have a seizure or loss of control when you're next to a running high-torque machine. A deadman's switch that must be squeezed or pressed to keep it running is a good idea to stop the...