How a Slide Rule Works

(sliderule.bergworks.org)

3 points | by mberg 3 hours ago ago

2 comments

  • mberg 3 hours ago ago

    One of my most prized possessions is a slide rule I inherited from my grandpa who was a lifelong engineer. To better understand how he would have used it I built this to teach me how a slide rule works. It turns out these analog computers are pretty nifty and I thought I would share.

    • GlibMonkeyDeath an hour ago ago

      Inherited my grandpa's slide rule too! Also a prized possession for me.