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Mechanical circuits: electronics without electricity

Steve Mould · explainer · Watch on YouTube

Everyday physics & science demosElectronics & circuit design

What it is

Steve Mould shows Spintronics, a set of mechanical components such as resistors, capacitors and transistors linked by chains, that give an intuitive feel for how electrical circuits work.

Why Hacker News recommends it

HN suggests it as a vivid, hands-on way to understand circuits, including for a blind child learning to program.

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What HN commenters said

  1. “they're basically mechanical circuits and it looks super cool.”

    Shows Spintronics mechanical circuits, suggested for a blind child.

    gtm1260, 2023-01 · Recommendation · in “Ask HN: Alternatives to Scratch for a blind child?”

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Topics: spintronics, electronics, circuits, physics analogy, steve mould

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