Analog computers: Difference between revisions

(7 intermediate revisions by one other user not shown)

Line 10:

A prime example of analog computers in action are ship [[wikipedia:Ship_gun_fire-control_system|GFCS]]. These complex systems used gyroscopes, rangefinders, and mechanical calculators to predict the movement of enemy ships and adjust gunnery in real-time.

While largely replaced by digital computers, there's a growing interest in simulating these historical machines: building the digital models that mimic the behavior of analog components or hybrid approaches like combining physical components with software to create a more realistic experience.

While largely replaced by digital computers, there's a growing interest in simulating these historical machines, due to offering a unique window into the history of computing; building the digital models that mimic the behavior of analog components or hybrid approaches like combining physical components with software to create a more realistic experience. Studying the design and operation of these machines offers valuable insights into the history of technology and also simulations can provide a safe and efficient way to train students and engineers on how these systems worked.

Studying the design and operation of these machines offers valuable insights into the history of technology and also simulations can provide a safe and efficient way to train students and engineers on how these systems worked~~. Though largely replaced by digital technology, analog computers offer a unique window into the history of computing~~.

==Simulators==

Line 19:

Line 17:

*Lack of documentation: Detailed information on some systems may be lost to time.

*See [https://www.circuitlab.com/circuit/b7sxqx/analog-computer-simulation/ ernieg's Analog Computer Simulation] on CircuitLabs.com — Analog Computer Simulation of a 2nd Order Differential Equation

;See [https://www.circuitlab.com/circuit/b7sxqx/analog-computer-simulation/ ernieg's Analog Computer Simulation] on CircuitLabs.com — Analog Computer Simulation of a 2nd Order Differential Equation

==See also==

*[[Shaders,_filters,_and_sound#Audio|Audio emulation, filters and simulators]]

*[[Broadcast and cable communication systems]]

*[[Ripping games#Analog]]

[[Category:Preservation|*]]

[[Category:Preservation| ]]

[[Category:Not really emulators|*]]

[[Category:Not really emulators]]

[[Category:Dedicated|*]]

[[Category:Dedicated| ]]

@@ Line 10: / Line 10: @@
 A prime example of analog computers in action are ship [[wikipedia:Ship_gun_fire-control_system|GFCS]]. These complex systems used gyroscopes, rangefinders, and mechanical calculators to predict the movement of enemy ships and adjust gunnery in real-time.
-While largely replaced by digital computers, there's a growing interest in simulating these historical machines: building the digital models that mimic the behavior of analog components or hybrid approaches like combining physical components with software to create a more realistic experience.
+While largely replaced by digital computers, there's a growing interest in simulating these historical machines, due to offering a unique window into the history of computing; building the digital models that mimic the behavior of analog components or hybrid approaches like combining physical components with software to create a more realistic experience. Studying the design and operation of these machines offers valuable insights into the history of technology and also simulations can provide a safe and efficient way to train students and engineers on how these systems worked.
-Studying the design and operation of these machines offers valuable insights into the history of technology and also simulations can provide a safe and efficient way to train students and engineers on how these systems worked. Though largely replaced by digital technology, analog computers offer a unique window into the history of computing.
 ==Simulators==
@@ Line 19: / Line 17: @@
 *Lack of documentation: Detailed information on some systems may be lost to time.
-*See [https://www.circuitlab.com/circuit/b7sxqx/analog-computer-simulation/ ernieg's Analog Computer Simulation] on CircuitLabs.com — Analog Computer Simulation of a 2nd Order Differential Equation
+;See [https://www.circuitlab.com/circuit/b7sxqx/analog-computer-simulation/ ernieg's Analog Computer Simulation] on CircuitLabs.com — Analog Computer Simulation of a 2nd Order Differential Equation
+==See also==
+*[[Shaders,_filters,_and_sound#Audio|Audio emulation, filters and simulators]]
+*[[Broadcast and cable communication systems]]
+*[[Ripping games#Analog]]
-[[Category:Preservation|*]]
+[[Category:Preservation| ]]
-[[Category:Not really emulators|*]]
+[[Category:Not really emulators]]
-[[Category:Dedicated|*]]
+[[Category:Dedicated| ]]