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* Could use magnetised balls for 1 and unmagnetised balls for 0 (but wouldn't the magnetic balls stick together?) | * Could use magnetised balls for 1 and unmagnetised balls for 0 (but wouldn't the magnetic balls stick together?) | ||
* Could use different ball sizes for 1 and 0 (e.g. 4mm as 0 and 5mm as 1 - in which case a 0 ball weighs roughly half a 1 ball and different sizes grids/holes could be used to sort them) | * Could use different ball sizes for 1 and 0 (e.g. 4mm as 0 and 5mm as 1 - in which case a 0 ball weighs roughly half a 1 ball and different sizes grids/holes could be used to sort them) | ||
* Could use 2 balls for 1 and 1 ball for 0 | |||
Consider using compressed air or solenoids to hold ball bearings in place. | Consider using compressed air or solenoids to hold ball bearings in place. | ||
Do we need some sort of clock to ensure all calculations happen in step? Perhaps turn a handle to run the computer? | Do we need some sort of clock to ensure all calculations happen in step? Perhaps turn a handle to run the computer? | ||
Current favourite is the different sized ball bearings. A small difference in diameter results in a large change in mass. Flux has ordered 100x4mm (0.2610g) and 100x5mm (0.5099g) high grade steel ball bearings for experimentation. | Current favourite is the different sized ball bearings or using 2 balls for 1 and 1 ball for 0. A small difference in diameter results in a large change in mass. Flux has ordered 100x4mm (0.2610g) and 100x5mm (0.5099g) high grade steel ball bearings for experimentation. | ||
Would be useful if the 1s and 0s were different colours (if using each ball as a separate 1 or 0). | Would be useful if the 1s and 0s were different colours (if using each ball as a separate 1 or 0). | ||
