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[[File:Cta bg.jpg|thumb|A closeup of a THAT in [[Minion]] mode with [[Oscilloscope]] probes attached.]]
 
[[File:Cta bg.jpg|thumb|A closeup of a THAT in [[Minion]] mode with [[Oscilloscope]] probes attached.]]
'''The Analog Thing''' (abbreviated as ''THAT'') is a small analog computer built for educational and recreational purposes by [[anabrid]]. The computer will be available for sale at the net cost of its components, i.e. as cheap as possible and not-for-profit. We are targeting a retail price of around EUR150. The component list, circuit diagrams and circuit board layouts of this computer are released as Open Source. Information on how to build THAT from scratch and how to operate it will be released here on this wiki.
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'''The Analog Thing''' (abbreviated as ''THAT'') is a high-quality, low-cost, open-source, and not-for-profit cutting-edge analog computer developed by [[anabrid]] under the brand Analog Paradigm for educational and recreational purposes. THAT will be available for sale at a net cost price of around €300. The component list, circuit diagrams and circuit board layouts of THAT are all Open Source. Information on how to build THAT from scratch and how to operate it can be found on this wiki.
  
 
== Version 1.0: Specifications and Photos ==
 
== Version 1.0: Specifications and Photos ==
The prototype consists of 2 parts, an upper front PCB with ENIG gold plated sockets for using
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The prototype consists of two main parts: A top PCB with gold-plated through-hole sockets suitable for
2.0mm patch cables for wiring the analog circuits to investigate and a base PCB with the main
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2 mm patch cables, and a base PCB, which contains the main electronic circuitry, the  
electronic circuits, the connectors and the controls with switches and potentiometers as
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manual controls and ports for external connectivity. A [[Panel Meter]] mounted in the top PCB can be used to display coefficient values and, when the device is set to the repetitive operation mode, its operation time.
coefficients. Additional a [[Voltmeter|third party voltage instrument]] (PM438) is used for the setup of
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coefficients and the operation time of the analog computer.
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The size of the analog computer is 203mm x 240mm x 35 mm (with knobs).  
  
 
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   File:Front Board v1.0.jpg|Front board v1.0
 
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   File:Base Board v1.0 patched.jpg|Base board v1.0
   File:Test Circuit closeup v1.0.jpg|Some test circuit closeup
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== Schematics ==
 
== Schematics ==
The schematics for the base board are [[Open Source]] and can be found here:  
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The schematics and bill of materials for the base board are [[Open Source]] and can be found here: [https://github.com/anabrid/the-analog-thing]
  
 
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   File:anathing_v1.0_base_1.pdf|BASE part 1
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   File:anathing_v1.0_base_2.pdf|BASE part 2
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   File:anathing_v1.0_base_3.pdf|BASE part 3
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   File:anathing_v1.0_base_4.pdf|BASE part 4
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   File:anathing_v1.2_base_4.png|BASE part 4
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  File:anathing_v1.2_base_BOM.pdf|Bill of materials BASE
 
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   File:anathing_v1.0_front.pdf|FRONT
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   File:anathing_v1.2_front_1.png|FRONT part 1
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  File:anathing_v1.2_front_BOM.pdf|Bill of materials FRONT
 
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== CAD and Gerber files ==
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{{Todo|Upload the Gerber files here}}
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[[File:THAT-Dimensions.png|thumb|A first glance at the dimensions of THAT]]
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The size of the PCB is 201mm x 240mm. The overall height (including feet and front panel potentiometers) is 38mm. The height of the two PCBs (without screws) is 16mm. Note that the base PCB has throught hole components, thus feets are mandatory (at least 2mm in elevation). The weight is approximately 900g including cables.
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We have digital [[3D Models of The Analog Thing]] in the wiki.
  
 
== Instructions and further reading ==
 
== Instructions and further reading ==

Latest revision as of 21:36, 23 August 2022

A closeup of a THAT in Minion mode with Oscilloscope probes attached.

The Analog Thing (abbreviated as THAT) is a high-quality, low-cost, open-source, and not-for-profit cutting-edge analog computer developed by anabrid under the brand Analog Paradigm for educational and recreational purposes. THAT will be available for sale at a net cost price of around €300. The component list, circuit diagrams and circuit board layouts of THAT are all Open Source. Information on how to build THAT from scratch and how to operate it can be found on this wiki.

Version 1.0: Specifications and Photos

The prototype consists of two main parts: A top PCB with gold-plated through-hole sockets suitable for 2 mm patch cables, and a base PCB, which contains the main electronic circuitry, the manual controls and ports for external connectivity. A Panel Meter mounted in the top PCB can be used to display coefficient values and, when the device is set to the repetitive operation mode, its operation time.

The size of the analog computer is 203mm x 240mm x 35 mm (with knobs).

Schematics

The schematics and bill of materials for the base board are Open Source and can be found here: [1]

The schematic of the FRONT PCB can be found here:

CAD and Gerber files

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A first glance at the dimensions of THAT

The size of the PCB is 201mm x 240mm. The overall height (including feet and front panel potentiometers) is 38mm. The height of the two PCBs (without screws) is 16mm. Note that the base PCB has throught hole components, thus feets are mandatory (at least 2mm in elevation). The weight is approximately 900g including cables.

We have digital 3D Models of The Analog Thing in the wiki.

Instructions and further reading