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The 3D-Printed Curta Calculator

2M views · Aug 31, 2017 · 8:36 · 2 HN recommenders · 3 mentions · discussed 2017–2025

Adam Savage shows off his collection of analog calculators, ending with a 3D-printed, scaled reproduction of the Curta mechanical calculator built by Marcus Wu. The video examines the replica and the engineering behind it.

Why Hacker News points people here: Linked whenever the Curta or mechanical calculators come up, as a look at a working 3D-printed version.

“Adam unboxes his 3D-printed Curta on YouTube at”HN comment, 2017

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“A 3:1 scale replica of the Curta, 3D printed.”

A 3:1 scale 3D printed Curta replica.

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I'm sure you've seen this already, but if not: this video A 3:1 scale replica of the Curta, 3D printed.

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“There's a 3D printable version of it.”

A 3D printable Curta as inspiration for a mechanical calculator.

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Maybe have a look at the Curta for inspiration of a mechanical calculator. There's a 3D printable version of it. this video link

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“Adam unboxes his 3D-printed Curta on YouTube at”

Adam Savage unboxes a 3D-printed Curta built by Marcus Wu.

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Marcus Wu designed, 3D-printed, and assembled a 3x scale working Curta calculator. He shared his models and progress on Thingverse at link His YouTube channel includes many videos of the development, assembly, and operation of his calculator. Watch a short demonstration at link Adam Savage commissioned Marcus to build a copy. Adam unboxes his 3D-printed Curta on YouTube at this video

in “ReCurta: Our goal is to build the first Curta calculator since 1972” · view on HN