The Computer that Controlled the Saturn V

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The Computer that Controlled the Saturn V

Post by Tracker001 » Fri, 9. Aug 19, 06:37

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6mMK6iSZsAs
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This was like learning about the Saturn from my grandpa which would be pretty cool.
I wish these scientists taught at our universities. Always wanted to learn from their experience.
Linus: “Are those fiber optics?” Luke: Those are wires...fiber optics was not even thought of.”
I could listen to Luke for another hour or two. You can really see how proud and passionate about his work he still is today. I really enjoyed this video, thank you.

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Re: The Computer that Controlled the Saturn V

Post by pjknibbs » Fri, 9. Aug 19, 08:04

The core memory storage he's holding in the thumbnail contains a grand total of about 14kB of memory, and was literally woven by hand by women with copper wire, magnetic rings, and a whole bunch of patience. You couldn't even fit a blank Excel document in that much space nowadays...

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