The 3D-Printed Curta Calculator
Adam Savage’s Tested2 HN recommenders · recommended in 2 months, 2017–2025
demo · general · evergreen · 2017–2025 on HN
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.
Linked whenever the Curta or mechanical calculators come up, as a look at a working 3D-printed version.
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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
I'm sure you've seen this already, but if not: ▶ this video A 3:1 scale replica of the Curta, 3D printed.
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