c/wikipedia · by Kornblumenratte@feddit.org · 1yNapier's bones - Wikipedia https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Napier%27s_bonesIngenious! https://de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Datei:Napiersche_Rechenst%C3%A4be_mit_Abakus.JPG 41 points · 4 comments · view on lemmy.world
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lung@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 1y
Thanks this was a fun read. Kinda want a set now
LastYearsIrritant@sopuli.xyz · 2 pts · 1y
https://youtu.be/GXkQWZ77b_4
If you like old physical computing objects, this is a great channel that explains how they work.
The episode of Napier's Bones is linked, with instructions on how to make your own.
andros_rex@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 1y
Oh nice. I love teaching kids about slide rules, going to bring this up for both my computing and math sessions.
Evil_Shrubbery@lemmy.zip · 1 pts · 1y
Ok, quick, someone install (scribble?) Linux on it & make it run Doom!