Reconstruction of Konrad Zuse's Z3 Computer
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- #Electromechanical Relays
- #Computer History
- #Z3 Reconstruction
- Directed the project to reconstruct Konrad Zuse’s Z3 computer using electromechanical relays.
- Started in 1997 by deciphering Z3’s construction plans, published findings in 1998.
- Collaborated with Dr. Frank Darius and Georg Heyne to produce ten addition units for universities.
- Completed the full machine reconstruction from 2000 to 2003, now displayed in Konrad Zuse Museum.
- Challenges included using modern components while retaining original circuits and simulating the console.
- Z3’s addition unit features two registers, two’s complement arithmetic, and 22-bit floating point operations.
- Funded by Klaus Tschira Foundation, designed by Darius, Heyne, Warth, and Rojas.