Curta

Curta Build Manual Release

I uploaded an initial build manual for the 3D printed Curta Calculator!

Converting FITS Images and Curta Build Manual Progress

Curta Build Manual Progress I have been pretty busy building out a second Curta.

Curta 3D Printing source files released

This is just a quick post to say that I have released a BOM and the STL files to allow you to print your own Curta!

3D Printed Curta Part IX

Completing Assembly of My 3D Printed Curta Completed Curta on my workspace I applied for and received an invitation to the Charlotte Mini Maker Faire !

3D Printed Curta Part VIII

Transmission shafts As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

3D Printed Curta Part VII

Much more printing I have done a lot more printing since I posted last.

3D Printed Curta Part VI

Time for change I changed jobs and moved to the home of the Carolina Panthers last year and have been busy getting settled in the new house.

3D Printed Curta Part V

Tolerances in OnShape I waited through two updates to OnShape and decided that I needed to stop waiting on them for features.

3D Printed Curta Part IV

Curta Part Strength at Scale I ordered parts from Shapeways to check the clearances I determined for moving parts and to see and feel the strength of their plastic.

3D Printed Curta Part III

Modeling Refinements In part 2 I finished modeling the parts for the Curta.

3D Printed Curta Part II

Initial Modeling Complete I completed modeling all parts for the Curta Type I from the engineering drawings.

3D Printed Curta Part I

The Backstory I have been bitten by the 3D printing bug.