This is a old serge module that performs Boolean logic. It's a form of
algebra that is centered around 3 basic operators: OR, AND, and NOT. The
core of Boolean logic is the idea that all values are either true or
false. ... on or off.... 0 or 1. From this idea, computers were born.
George Boole was born on this day (2 November) in 1815.
Though he only lived for 49 years he accomplished so much.
His legacy lives on to this day.
I came across this add , the other day reading an old copy of a Sci-fi magazine.
It's for a Geniac kit.
It's a very basic analog electro-mechanical "computer" that uses 6 disks.
It can do basic Boolean logic.
You need to physically wire connections between an internal battery, the disks and some lightbulbs.
It doesn't have any form of memory, so can't perform sequential equations.
I don't think it has any latching circuits.
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