Actually I'm just look for advice since I have no idea where to begin.
Just for fun, I wanted to see if I could puzzle out how to build a basic mechanical/electric calculator on my own. I don't know how it's done traditionally, and I THINK I know how to read binary.
I have maybe a middle school education in mechanics.
But I'm studying logic and some basic programming, so I think I'll figure it out. I've already figured out how I'll program and store numbers.
I did some sketches and the things I need are:
Lots of little light-bulbs. (For a screen.)
Wires.
Switches.
Batteries.
Motors.
Possibly pistons and magnets, not sure.
I don't want any help on the design. I wont post it until I have a working model.
I mainly posted because I'm unsure which parts are suitable for me. I am on a strict budget, and do not know how to make the best purchase. Though, I think that smaller is better.
Would anyone be willing to offer some tips? Thanks in advance!
Just for fun, I wanted to see if I could puzzle out how to build a basic mechanical/electric calculator on my own. I don't know how it's done traditionally, and I THINK I know how to read binary.
I have maybe a middle school education in mechanics.
But I'm studying logic and some basic programming, so I think I'll figure it out. I've already figured out how I'll program and store numbers.
I did some sketches and the things I need are:
Lots of little light-bulbs. (For a screen.)
Wires.
Switches.
Batteries.
Motors.
Possibly pistons and magnets, not sure.
I don't want any help on the design. I wont post it until I have a working model.
I mainly posted because I'm unsure which parts are suitable for me. I am on a strict budget, and do not know how to make the best purchase. Though, I think that smaller is better.
Would anyone be willing to offer some tips? Thanks in advance!