Setun

Hey there kiddo, let me explain what Setun is! Setun is a fancy computer that was made a long, long time ago (like before you were born long). It was built in Russia and it was special because it was the first computer that used ternary logic.

Now, you remember binary code right? It only has 2 digits: 0 and 1. Ternary logic, on the other hand, has 3 digits: 0, 1 and -1. It was like having a new language for the computer to speak! It helped the computer solve problems faster and more efficiently.

Setun had parts that were made by hand, and it was huge! It was as big as a room, and it had wires and lights everywhere! It was like a giant robot brain. People would have to program it using tape or punched cards, unlike the easy-to-use computers you see today.

Sadly, Setun isn't around anymore, but it was a big step for computer science, and it helped create the foundation for modern computers. Pretty neat, huh?