Mechanical Calculator: How Does it Work?

[kevjcarvalho]

does anyone know the mechanisms of a mechanical calculator?

 

[FredGarvin]

What kind of mechanical calculator were you looking for? There are a lot of different types. A slide rule is considered a mechanical calculator.

http://www.vintagecalculators.com/html/mechanical_calculators.html

 

[kevjcarvalho]

do u know any website or book which has the mechanisms of a mechanical calculator...even slide rule?

 

[Danger]

The January 2004 issue of Scientific American has a wonderful article about the Curta calculator which is listed in Fred's link. It has photos, drawings, and a complete textual description of the workings. I think that it's available on-line.