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Сюда относятся документы о проектировании и физической сборке оригинальных аппаратных вычислительных систем или кластеров, и не относятся документы, посвященные исключительно разработке или внедрению программного обеспечения, операционных систем и облачных платформ.
Общие признаки: создание компьютеров из доступных или необычных компонентов, разработка суперкомпьютеров на базе потребительского оборудования, проектирование неэлектронных жидкостных вычислительных устройств, сборка систем с нуля на базе старых микросхем
Группа выше: Альтернативные и квантовые вычислительные системы
Смысл: The main idea is to demonstrate that modern open-source software (openFOAM, Yosys, Verilog) can be used to design and validate a non-electronic, fluidic-based computer capable of functioning in extreme environments where traditional semiconductor manufacturing is impossible.
The author uses 3D printing, CFD simulations, and HDL synthesis tools to design a pneumatic processor based on fluidic logic for a theoretical post-apocalyptic world.
Смысл: The text explores the practical implementation of fluidic (pneumonic) logic to create a computing device, demonstrating that while logically viable and physically robust in extreme environments, it is highly inefficient regarding energy (air) consumption and sensitivity to contaminants compared to electronics.
The author builds a functioning pneumatic adder using 3D-printed and vintage industrial jet logic elements, highlighting the extreme air requirements and historical context of fluidics.
Смысл: The text describes a personal engineering project where the author built a fully functional computer ('Taymyr') from scratch using old 155-series logic chips. The project evolved from a simple processor into a complete system with its own microarchitecture, custom compiler, and hardware built on getinax boards.
An enthusiast built a custom computer called 'Taymyr' from scratch using old 155-series chips, featuring a unique microarchitecture and its own compiler.
Смысл: The text describes a creative project where a professor used 64 Raspberry Pi units and Lego bricks to build a low-cost supercomputer cluster for educational and experimental purposes.
Professor Simon Cox built a 64-node Raspberry Pi supercomputer cluster housed in a custom Lego rack for approximately £2,500.
Смысл: The text describes the creation of Fastra II, a cost-effective, compact supercomputer built using consumer-grade hardware and GPU acceleration for medical imaging purposes.
University of Antwerp engineers built a 12-teraflop desktop supercomputer using 13 Nvidia GPUs for under 6,000 euros to aid medical diagnostics.
Смысл: The main idea is that through dedicated reverse engineering and simulation, the once-exclusive and secret world of Cray supercomputing can be made accessible to the general public for educational and nostalgic purposes.
A technical guide on using a specialized simulator to run the vintage UNICOS operating system of Cray supercomputers on modern Linux, including network and GUI setup.
Смысл: The text describes the Stagecoach platform by Gumstix, which allows users to build an ARM-based server cluster using multiple Overo modules, providing specific technical hardware specs and pricing.
Gumstix has released the Stagecoach platform, a compact carrier board that enables the creation of an ARM server cluster using up to seven Overo modules.