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#1 2007-09-17 09:20:30

luca-deltodesco
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K'nex logic gates

i got bored today so i decided to bring out the ol knex and made some mechnical logic gates using only knex and a single elastic band

heres a quick schematic diagram, and a picture of each:


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#2 2007-09-17 10:01:54

mikau
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Re: K'nex logic gates

ah.. what fun. Gotta love k'nex!

nice work! smile though personally i was always more interested in things i didn't have nearly enough pieces to build.


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#3 2007-09-17 10:50:23

John E. Franklin
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Re: K'nex logic gates

I see how the not works, like a thing that holds towels in the bathroom, and folds.
And I see how the or gate works, either pushs it.
But the and gate seems like it might half move a little when it shouldn't.
Can you explain that one?


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#4 2007-09-17 18:32:20

luca-deltodesco
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Re: K'nex logic gates

unfortunately it does move out slightly when just pushing one of them, but only about 1cm compared to the 10cm you get when pushing both in.


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#5 2007-09-17 19:19:25

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Re: K'nex logic gates

Neat!

Yes, the and gate might move a little, but electronic circuits don't work perfectly either!


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#6 2007-09-17 23:52:44

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Re: K'nex logic gates

Interesting, simple, logical and I can see you put in alot of effort. Good work!


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