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0/1 Knapsack for a data-center cooling

Simulate a data-center cooling live in your browser. This runs the real 0/1 Knapsack solver — adjust the inputs, watch it respond instantly, and export the result. No install, no account.

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Camera
4 kg
$500
packed
Laptop
8 kg
$700
packed
Water
3 kg
$200
packed
Tent
10 kg
$400
left
Food
5 kg
$300
packed
Book
2 kg
$90
left
Radio
6 kg
$260
left
Rope
3 kg
$130
left

Controls

Presets

The knapsack problem: pick items to maximize value without exceeding a weight limit. Greedily grabbing the most valuable item fails; the optimal answer needs dynamic programming, which builds a table of best values for every capacity. It models budgeting, cargo loading, and resource allocation — and is a classic NP-hard problem solved efficiently by DP.

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Data Inspector

Total value$1700
Weight used20 / 20 kg
Items packed4

Governing equation

Reading this result: DP fills all 20 kg for $1700; notice the best pack is not simply the highest-value items — it trades value against weight, which is exactly why greedy selection fails here.

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About this simulation

The full 0/1 Knapsack tool models a data-center cooling with the same numerics engineers and scientists use — running entirely client-side. Change any parameter and the result updates in real time, so you can build intuition, check a design, or teach the concept without spreadsheets or installs.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I simulate a data-center cooling?
Open this page and use the live 0/1 Knapsack tool below — set your inputs and the simulation runs instantly in your browser using real numerics. No install, no account needed.
Is it free?
Yes. The simulation runs free in your browser. A one-time unlock or a Pro plan adds advanced parameters, saved presets, data import, and clean exports.
Can I use my own numbers?
Absolutely — every input is adjustable, and with data import you can drive a data-center cooling from your own measurements.