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		dekhn on Dec 2, 2023 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Tiny volumetric display It seems more likely that a mechanical engineer would end up using a slip ring, so the computer doesn't need to spin.

doubleg72 on Dec 3, 2023 [–]

This is exactly what would be used, a Moog slip ring.

draugadrotten on Dec 3, 2023 | | [–]

Thanks. Enjoyed the explanation of a Moog ring in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBrZw9CKDZo

i_am_proteus on Dec 3, 2023 | | [–]

Mercotac makes nice slip rings too!

Most of the ones I have seen/worked with have been much bigger than this small display, though.

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