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Old June 1st 04, 01:09 PM
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On Sun, 30 May 2004 21:23:08 -0600, "David M. Palmer"
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In article , OM
om@our_blessed_lady_mary_of_the_holy_NASA_resear ch_facility.org
wrote:

http://www.meccano.us/differential_a..._da/index.html

...Now, if only I could find that one done with Lego robotics parts
that popped up a few years back.


He also has a Difference Engine, if you prefer digital.
http://www.meccano.us/difference_engines/rde_1/


....And on *that* note, look what's been resurrected using both
original and new parts:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/3754887.stm

OM

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