tdc

[edwardallen]

Some one correct me if im wrong but after entering speed etc the
tdc automatically calculates the lead angle and adjusts the gyro accordingly.

[Rockin Robbins]

It also automatically adjusts for which torpedo you've selected and the speed of that torpedo. It adjusts for target course and target bearing as well. If you change any of those parameters the TDC automatically adjusts the gyro angle of the torpedo to compensate.

[edwardallen]

amazing piece of machinery for that time period.

[Rockin Robbins]

Absolutely! And it wasn't digital. It was totally analog, and mechanically driven with electric motors and gears.

Here's a photo of the inside of the position keeper:
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/27/TDC_innerds.JPG/1024px-TDC_innerds.JPG

Hey buddy, are those two bare black wires supposed to be hanging out on the bottom like that?:D:D:D

[propbeanie]

Analog relay logic, coupled with mechanical calculators...

That wire hanging free was the headphone connection, but since IOS # 10, they don't need the wires anymore... ahem... sorry...

[razark]

amazing piece of machinery for that time period.
I'd say it's amazing for any time period. Yes, it's nothing compared to our electronic computers today, but the technology still amazes.


Absolutely! And it wasn't digital. It was totally analog, and mechanically driven with electric motors and gears.
Indeed. It's awesome to see how this sort of device functions:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1i-dnAH9Y4

[edwardallen]

Since the germans are noted for enginering I wonder how come they
didnt come up with a pk