hello, i was wondering if you can forward the original instruction pdf of the knex digicomp. because it is no longer available if you use the link in the description of your video. i have ordered many knex parts to make my own version of it. Greetings.
To all who have shown interest in the k'nex computer project: I am currently attempting to build a more user friendly and more expansible version of the model. When it is done, I will be completing full documentation of the project, so there will be directions to build it. @elhombremoneda - no, there are no special pieces required to build the model, and in my new one, there won't be either. The only things that might be called "special pieces" are the rubber bands on the back.
@grijsje23 Did you read the report? It includes some calibration instructions and basic programming. If you can't figure it out, try to gain an understanding of what has to happen for the machine to work, and move critical pieces till it works.
I don't entirely understand your question. What do you mean by slides 7 and 8 and 9? If you're talking about the different areas you can program the machine, then yes, you can program it on any of the 9 different sections depending on which rods you want to move or test values from.
@elhombremoneda - I was working on a new model, but I have hit a road block and I'm not sure if I'll be able to finish it. Because the current model would be almost impossible for anyone but me to run easily (it messes up way too much) I am uncomfortable spending the time to make a tutorial right now. Don't worry though! When I get back home for the summer, I am going to work on fixing the current computer so that it is releasable, but it might be a while.
@tbot7291 Yea, i did. I also watched ur other video, and saw the lifting system works differently, and your instructions were nice and clear, but u didnt include the actual moving pieces... Tell me if i missed something, and ty for the quick reply :)
First off this is amazing the size that you got it to can you make some tuts on how to program it ? Second I have to agree that knex is not the best for making something soled with no holes but, it is the best for moving parts and has its up's over all there not very comparable legos and knex both have diferent uses witch make each beter than the other for they where ment to do knex is for computers and stuff like this and legos are good for non working decore
good news! I'm done making instructions, for a slightly improved version of the design in the video. I just have to finish up the rest of the report (calibration and programming), then I will put up a pdf online
@tbot7291 Look at Lego Technic (or any other style)-- rigid, precise... sets possess an almost 'machined' quality. K'nex-- flexing, loose tolerances, Made in China, while resembling Lincoln Logs much more so than their European-made counterpart. I'm going to Legoland, my friend. Good luck finding K'nexland. (Great machine though!)
until you realize they both stopped making videos of them years ago.... i would love it if someone actually created a finalized one with a ez imput and output
Milkev Gaming I'm going to build an electrical computer pretty soon, I'll upload a video of it. If I can, I'll try to make a mechanical adaptation of it :)
It is a mechanical digital computer. It is not analog. Analog computers give output over a continuum of values, while digital computers (like this one) return only discrete values.
Joanna Feldheim it would actually be harder to make a mechanical analog computer than it would to make a mechanical digital computer, since boolean logic is easier to deal with in general :P
hello,
i was wondering if you can forward the original instruction pdf of the knex digicomp. because it is no longer available if you use the link in the description of your video.
i have ordered many knex parts to make my own version of it.
Greetings.
you should expand it, you could easily add more binary rows
To all who have shown interest in the k'nex computer project:
I am currently attempting to build a more user friendly and more expansible version of the model. When it is done, I will be completing full documentation of the project, so there will be directions to build it.
@elhombremoneda - no, there are no special pieces required to build the model, and in my new one, there won't be either. The only things that might be called "special pieces" are the rubber bands on the back.
The piece count on the white rods is completely off. Damnit!
Hi Trevor, I just tried to reach your site to download the instructions for building your wonderful KNEX computer but could not, please help😊
3-bits thats great for knex, you sir are a genius.
Oh, it just means I have found a problem with my new design that I am not sure I can easily fix, so I might just stay with the old design.
@grijsje23 Did you read the report? It includes some calibration instructions and basic programming. If you can't figure it out, try to gain an understanding of what has to happen for the machine to work, and move critical pieces till it works.
Is it possible to elongate this and make it 4, 5, 6, and so on bits?
I don't entirely understand your question. What do you mean by slides 7 and 8 and 9?
If you're talking about the different areas you can program the machine, then yes, you can program it on any of the 9 different sections depending on which rods you want to move or test values from.
@GrizzlyRecoveryZone1 Bold words my friend. Only Lego Mindstorms can really compare. Other than that, K'nex wins every time.
Thanks for your great video and inspiration to build one myself!
The Meccano Men, builders of the "Meccano Differential Analyser", would be proud!
Well yeah I know what each would be, i was just wondering if it was mechanically possible to to make it longer with this design.
@elhombremoneda - I was working on a new model, but I have hit a road block and I'm not sure if I'll be able to finish it. Because the current model would be almost impossible for anyone but me to run easily (it messes up way too much) I am uncomfortable spending the time to make a tutorial right now.
Don't worry though! When I get back home for the summer, I am going to work on fixing the current computer so that it is releasable, but it might be a while.
3 digit binary is 4 then 2 then 1 right? The video is 4:21. Coincident? I think not
And the OR gates?
Is it okay as i place instructions on instructables?
Very intricate and creative.
@tbot7291 Yea, i did. I also watched ur other video, and saw the lifting system works differently, and your instructions were nice and clear, but u didnt include the actual moving pieces...
Tell me if i missed something, and ty for the quick reply :)
@Segador128 Can it run Crysis 2 in 1080P ?
How exactly do u calibrate it?
Mine does not work at all...
odd feeling that this is better then a Mac
@nko97 They are done now, look at the description
This is so cool you rock
First off this is amazing the size that you got it to can you make some tuts on how to program it ?
Second I have to agree that knex is not the best for making something soled with no holes but, it is the best for moving parts and has its up's over all there not very comparable legos and knex both have diferent uses witch make each beter than the other for they where ment to do knex is for computers and stuff like this and legos are good for non working decore
simpley amazing
001 is not 2, it is 1, the first digit is multiplied by 1, then 2, 4, 8 and so. 001 is the first digit( 1) multiplied by 1 to get 1, so 001 is 1 not 2
can it go on facebook?
lol 8 people have no appreciation for computer history. I remember learning about a similar design for a computer from the late 1800's.
You are so clever o_o.
good news!
I'm done making instructions, for a slightly improved version of the design in the video. I just have to finish up the rest of the report (calibration and programming), then I will put up a pdf online
I posted the link to full instructions in the description
Leon butler
Just about to destroy mine right now :D thanks 4 this
@tbot7291 Look at Lego Technic (or any other style)-- rigid, precise... sets possess an almost 'machined' quality. K'nex-- flexing, loose tolerances, Made in China, while resembling Lincoln Logs much more so than their European-made counterpart. I'm going to Legoland, my friend. Good luck finding K'nexland. (Great machine though!)
@elhombremoneda it means he has hit a problem
lets see you make a computer that can play nim with legos
._. K'nex are made in the USA...
You lost me at 1:50 to smart for me so ill just move on, oh uh great looking computer
TRY DIVIDING BY 0 WITH IT!!!
So wtf is the point of this "game"?
But can it run CS:GO?
How do you make it. It might need 1,000 pieces.
WOW!!!!!
Wow
nope still working
0.o oned by a knex computer but is fantastic bet you you carnt mack a 32 bit computer
Play team fortress 2
thumz up if you don't understand anything lol
Me either...
I can't build such a thing, young man. But look at some Lego vids, kid
that's nothing like a computer, wait until you watch Dan Ehrman`s K'nuter.
I just saw that one...
They are both computers technically
until you realize they both stopped making videos of them years ago.... i would love it if someone actually created a finalized one with a ez imput and output
Milkev Gaming I'm going to build an electrical computer pretty soon, I'll upload a video of it. If I can, I'll try to make a mechanical adaptation of it :)
I look forward to it Joshua ^.^ ganbatte! (goodluck!)
K'nex looks like crap next to LEGO!
I bed you can't playe call of duty on that cumpoter! My macbook is the best computer and better then this on!
duh
Learn some grammar and get a dictionary, and maybe you'll realize how much better this computer is compared to children's toys.
Maybe he's being ironic?
That looks nothing like a computer
It is a computer, but it dosent run on electricity. That is why it is limited and dosent have a screen. It is a mechanical or analog computer.
It is a computer . It just doesn't run on electricity. That is why it is limited and dosent have a screen. It is a mechanical or analog computer.
It is a mechanical digital computer. It is not analog. Analog computers give output over a continuum of values, while digital computers (like this one) return only discrete values.
Joanna Feldheim it would actually be harder to make a mechanical analog computer than it would to make a mechanical digital computer, since boolean logic is easier to deal with in general :P