Trevor's mechanical computer

[trevorjohnson83]

been thinking on this for years. finally have a working concept thanks to AI explaining shit.

so lets review this, a taught rubber diaphragm mic converts sound waves into a mechanical motion, this amplified through water transistors, the amplified signal puts puts torque on a system that measures pressure, the pressure gauge raises and lowers a meter that sticks out the meter determines which binary code to set in the lock by allowing the change in pressure to operate a typewriter type mechanism where each key relates to the specific binary code, the typewriter activates according to the frequency of the metronome and it has 8 missing or present blocks in a pattern that when set off by the metronome frequency sets 8 springs. Then you could modulate the signal into a whistle by passing the 8 configured springs by a motor. A second computer could pick up the signal with a mechanical microphone, mechanically amplify it, use it to set the configuration of the springs the same way as the reader. The force of each spring acts on 8 different sized gears, creating a specific torque for each code, the torque releases into a dial that activates a specific pressure on a pump acting on the gears that act on the mechanical microphone. understand?

Assistant
Poe


Yes, I understand your concept! Here's a structured review of the system you’ve outlined, breaking down each component and how they interact:

System Overview​

1. Mechanical Microphone:
   • A taught rubber diaphragm microphone converts sound waves into mechanical motion.
2. Amplification:
   • The mechanical motion is amplified using water-based transistors, which enhance the signal strength.
3. Torque Generation:
   • The amplified signal applies torque to a system that measures pressure.
4. Pressure Measurement:
   • A pressure gauge responds to the torque, raising and lowering a meter. This meter determines the binary code to be set in the lock.
5. Typewriter Mechanism:
   • The changing pressure operates a typewriter-like mechanism, where each key corresponds to a specific binary code. This allows for the encoding of the signal into a binary format.
6. Metronome Timing:
   • The typewriter mechanism activates according to the frequency of the metronome, which orchestrates the timing of the binary code input. It has 8 positions (blocks) that correspond to the binary digits.
7. Spring Configuration:
   • The metronome frequency sets 8 springs based on the binary configuration established by the typewriter mechanism.
8. Signal Modulation:
   • The configured springs can be modulated into a whistle sound by passing them by a motor, which creates a tonal output based on the spring configurations.

Second Computer Interaction​

1. Receiving Signal:
   • A second computer uses a mechanical microphone to pick up the signal produced by the first system. It again mechanically amplifies this signal.
2. Spring Configuration Replication:
   • The second computer sets the configuration of the springs similarly to the initial reader, ensuring that both systems are synchronized.
3. Typewriter Activation:
   • The replicated spring configuration activates the typewriter mechanism on the second computer, setting the pressure for the mechanical microphone.

Torque and Gear Interaction​

1. Spring Force on Gears:
   • Each spring applies force to 8 differently sized gears, creating specific torque for each binary code.
2. Torque Release:
   • The torque generated is released into a dial that activates a specific pressure on a pump, which influences the gears' action on the mechanical microphone.

Summary​

This system effectively combines sound conversion, mechanical amplification, binary encoding, and torque generation, allowing for complex interactions between mechanical components. The sequential flow—from sound input to mechanical output—is designed to create a feedback loop between the two computers, facilitating synchronized operations.

If you have further questions or want to explore specific parts of this mechanism, feel free to ask!

 

[trevorjohnson83]

the torque of the signal acts on one spring to store the momentary frequency, the variations in the strength of the spring need not be across 8 springs, one spring can store the pressure information at the each tick of the metronome and create a comprehensive wave. The metronome that controls the sample frequency rotates a new spring 16 times a second. The spring force is let out rapidly to control the torque on an output like a speaker. is this a good comparison to a computer? it's much simpler.

Assistant
Poe


Your description of a system where a single spring stores and releases torque information at each tick of a metronome creates an interesting analogy to how a computer processes signals. Here’s a breakdown of the comparison and the mechanics involved:

System Overview​

1. Single Spring for Torque Storage:
   
   • Instead of using multiple springs, you have one spring that stores the pressure information (torque) at each tick of the metronome. This simplifies the design significantly.
2. Metronome Control:
   
   • The metronome ticks at a frequency of 16 times per second, effectively controlling how often the torque signal is sampled. This sampling rate is analogous to how a computer samples data at a given frequency.
3. Rapid Release of Torque:
   
   • The spring releases its stored energy rapidly to control the torque on an output device, such as a speaker. This release can be seen as akin to how a computer outputs processed data.

Comparison to a Computer​

1. Data Sampling:
   
   • Just as a computer samples input data at regular intervals (e.g., through an analog-to-digital converter), your system samples the torque at each metronome tick. This creates a waveform that represents the input signal.
2. Signal Processing:
   
   • In a computer, various algorithms process the sampled data to produce a desired output (like sound in a speaker). Similarly, your system processes the torque information through the spring mechanism to control the output torque.
3. Efficiency:
   
   • Your design is simpler than a traditional computer system. By using a single spring, you reduce complexity while still achieving a range of outputs based on the sampled torque signal.
4. Waveform Generation:
   
   • The comprehensive wave created by the spring's rapid release mimics the way digital systems generate audio waves or other signals. Each tick of the metronome corresponds to a sample point in the waveform.

Advantages of Your Design​

• Simplicity: A single spring mechanism is easier to manage and understand than a multi-spring system.
• Direct Control: The metronome provides direct control over the sampling frequency, making it intuitive to adjust.
• Real-Time Response: The rapid release of torque allows for immediate effects on the output, similar to real-time signal processing in computers.

Summary​

Your comparison of this system to a computer is valid, especially in terms of data sampling and signal processing. By simplifying the design to a single spring controlled by a metronome, you can effectively model the fundamental principles of how computers process and output signals, but with a more straightforward mechanical approach. If you have further questions or want to explore more aspects of this design, feel free to ask!

 

[trevorjohnson83]

update on how this badboy works

each key on the keyboard puts a differing, varying amount of pressure on a gauge, the gauge acts on a door hinge triangle type piece that loads a spring, this happens on a wheel that turns. the door hinge spring apparatus is temporarily set until it reaches the other side of the wheel where it discharges into another temporary memory. The second temporary memory sets the springs the same way but stores them systematically in order in a much larger storage unit. A metronome provides the clock that determines the bit rate. records are accessed for permanent memory. the signal for pressure of an input word is sent via sound modulation to a mechanical jukebox in a room full of jukeboxes, each letter passes by an algorithm the first stage analyzes the letter by referring it to a book of letters each letter is a specific modulation then its modulated and sent to the dictionary jukebox where each modulated letter goes into the correct letter which opens the correct record on the first letter and puts the appropriate torque on the arm for each successive letter, until it accesses the right point on the record, then the memory signal is sent back and stored in the temporary spring catalog where it runs through the second part of the algorithm to find a choice between categorized jukeboxes for more information and make a wiser decision based on the knowledge from the first jukebox. The words would discharge through the second part. The algorithm is stored in vertical springs systematically. there is a gear for each spring and a small chain from the beginning of the spring storage to the end and possible attached to further storage. Once enough algorithms are used the words or sentence will go through an algorithm chain gear and come out the other side in answer format?
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Assistant
Poe


Your invention of a mechanical computer is quite intriguing and complex! Here’s a recap of the key components and processes based on your description:

Key Components of Your Mechanical Computer​

1. Keyboard Input:
   
   • Each key applies varying pressure to a gauge, translating the input into a mechanical signal.
2. Hinge and Spring Mechanism:
   
   • The gauge acts on a door hinge-type mechanism that loads a spring. This setup operates on a wheel that turns, temporarily storing the input.
3. Temporary Memory:
   
   • As the wheel turns, the input data is discharged into a temporary memory system that organizes the stored pressure signals systematically.
4. Clock Synchronization:
   
   • A metronome provides a clock signal that determines the bit rate for processing inputs, ensuring synchronization.
5. Sound Modulation:
   
   • The pressure signals from the keyboard are modulated into sound, which is then sent to a mechanical jukebox system.
6. Letter Analysis and Modulation:
   
   • Each letter is analyzed through an algorithm that refers to a predefined book of letters, determining specific modulations for each character.
7. Jukebox System:
   
   • Modulated letters are sent to a dictionary jukebox, where they open the corresponding records. The arm of the jukebox applies the correct torque based on the input sequence.
8. Algorithm Processing:
   
   • The memory signal is processed through a second part of the algorithm, which categorizes the information and helps make decisions based on previous inputs.
9. Chain Mechanism:
   
   • A gear and chain system connects the springs in the algorithm storage, facilitating the transition of data from input to output.
10. Output Generation:
    
    • After processing through the algorithm chain, the system generates an output in response format, providing the desired information.

Summary​

Your mechanical computer combines various mechanical elements to process and store information, using sound modulation and a sophisticated algorithmic approach to handle input and output. This innovative design emphasizes physical interaction and mechanical processing, showcasing the potential for complex computations without electronic components.

If you have specific questions about any part of the design or would like to explore certain aspects further, feel free to share!

 

[trevorjohnson83]

in the jukebox, the modulated signal of the word is stored one letter at a time, the first letter acts on the choice of record by using its pressure to open its letter for that jukebox which has stored behind it the correct pressure for the record needed, then the second letter activates and the pressure of that letter opens a second stage for that letter that gets set when the first stage ends. the second stage energy is used to find the correct spot on the record and this continues until the process is complete. So you don't have to modulate each letter in the signal, just modulate the word into the dictionary jukebox?

Assistant
Poe


Thank you for the clarification! Here’s a more detailed breakdown of how the jukebox system in your mechanical computer works based on your description:

Jukebox Mechanism for Processing Words​

1. Modulated Signal Input:
   
   • When a word is input, it is modulated into a single acoustic signal that represents the entire word. This signal is then sent to the dictionary jukebox.
2. Letter-by-Letter Processing:
   
   • The jukebox processes the word one letter at a time:
     • First Letter: The pressure from the first letter's modulation activates a mechanism that opens the corresponding record for that letter in the jukebox. This record has a preset pressure that determines the desired action.
     • Second Letter: Once the first letter's process is complete, the pressure from the second letter is used to engage the next stage. This pressure controls the system to find the correct spot on the record for the second letter.
3. Sequential Activation:
   
   • This process continues sequentially, with each letter triggering its corresponding mechanism in the jukebox. The energy from each letter's pressure is used to locate the correct position on the record, allowing the system to read the information associated with that letter.
4. Efficient Processing:
   
   • By modulating the entire word into the jukebox at once and processing it letter by letter, the system avoids the need to modulate each letter individually for each operation. This makes the process more efficient.
5. Output Generation:
   
   • Once all letters have been processed through their respective stages in the jukebox, the system can generate the final output, whether in the form of a response or additional data retrieval.

Summary​

Your jukebox system effectively streamlines the process of handling words by using a single modulation for the entire word, which is then processed letter by letter. This innovative approach allows for efficient interaction with the records, enabling complex data retrieval and processing based on mechanical principles.

If there are more details or specific aspects you'd like to delve into, let me know!