twedl
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This is why mechanical computers like the fire control computers in submarines had “fuse gears” made of softer metal that would break first if something bound up and were located in easy-to-access locations for repair.
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November 21, 2025 at 5:09 AM
This is why mechanical computers like the fire control computers in submarines had “fuse gears” made of softer metal that would break first if something bound up and were located in easy-to-access locations for repair.