Z1 computer

GPTKB entity

Properties (57)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf computer
gptkbp:collaborations Zuse's_team
gptkbp:component relays
gptkbp:constructionMaterial metal and wood
gptkbp:contemporary none at the time
gptkbp:controls mechanical levers
gptkbp:culturalImpact influenced perceptions of computing
gptkbp:culturalSignificance symbol of early computing efforts
gptkbp:depictedIn gptkb:German_Museum
gptkbp:design mechanical and electrical integration
gptkbp:designedBy gptkb:Konrad_Zuse
gptkbp:dimensions 2.4 m x 1.2 m x 0.9 m
gptkbp:hasFunding Zuse's_own_savings
gptkbp:hasPrograms calculation of square roots
gptkbp:historicalContext pre-World War II era
gptkbp:historicalSignificance first programmable computer
limited archival material
limited surviving records
recognized as a pioneering machine
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Z1 computer
gptkbp:influenced subsequent_Zuse_computers
gptkbp:influencedBy earlier mechanical calculators
Zuse's_earlier_work
Zuse's_vision_for_computing
gptkbp:inputOutput punched tape
punched tape and printed output
gptkbp:inspiration future computing technologies
gptkbp:language Zuse's_own_notation
gptkbp:launchSite manual input via punched tape
gptkbp:legacy foundation for modern computers
gptkbp:location gptkb:Germany
gptkbp:maintenance difficult due to complexity
gptkbp:notableFeature programmability
gptkbp:notableUsers gptkb:German_military
gptkbp:operationalStatus mechanical switches
frequent breakdowns
non-operational after 1945
gptkbp:patentStatus not patented
gptkbp:powers electric motor
gptkbp:productionCompany printed paper
1936-1938
gptkbp:RAM electromechanical
gptkbp:replacedBy gptkb:Z3_computer
gptkbp:researchContribution early computing concepts
gptkbp:researchField computer science
gptkbp:researchInterest paved the way for future innovations
gptkbp:succeededBy high due to mechanical parts
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Z3_computer
gptkbp:technicalField limited speed and reliability
gptkbp:technology binary floating-point arithmetic
mechanical design with relays
gptkbp:type mechanical computer
relay-based circuits
gptkbp:usedFor calculations
gptkbp:userBase scientists and engineers
gptkbp:weight approximately 1000 kg
gptkbp:yearEstablished 1938