Analogue Computer knowhow?

[John P]

Matthew S. Padden wrote:
> 
> Hi..
> 
>         I just rescued an Electronic Associates EAI-180 analogue computer from the
> jaws of the waster disposers. Looks the business (if a little dusty!). The
> last remaining of five; wish I'd found out sooner!
> 
> Seems to have various logic functions, DFGs (dual function generators?),
> 4-quadrant multipliers (0.6% distortion quoted), comparators, integrators,
> eight step logic counter, summers, precision pot references, and various
> other things. Not much info with it on detailed operation though. Seems to
> be built around 1967. Does anyone have any more details of these machines,
> such as voltage levels, reliability, interesting applications etc etc?
> 
> Thanks in advance
> --
> Matthew S. Padden
> Computer Music Research Group
> Room M5/14
> Music Dept.
> Huddersfield University
> Queensgate
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> e: mattp at mindless.com
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Sounds cool!

Could you possibly post a photo?

John P.