DE1 components

Made:: circa 1830 in United Kingdom

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Spare parts and trial pieces (brass) from Charles Babbage's difference engine

2 large flat plates

Column of 10 wheels

3 large wheels (20 teeth)

24 assorted pieces, spare parts and trial pieces from Charles Babbage's difference engine

5 assorted pieces, spare parts and trial pieces from Charles Babbage's difference engine

Details

Category:: Computing & Data Processing

Object Number:: 1971-267

Materials:: brass (copper, zinc alloy)

type:: original parts intended for de1

credit:: King's College, London

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