Analog Computer

Build an analog computer reminiscent of those from the 1960s.

Here's a video about how it works: https://youtu.be/_3VhXvwV18Y

December 1961 issue of Popular Electronics describing analog computers: https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-Poptronics/60s/61/Pop-1961-12.pdf

I printed the base from PLA with a 0.4 nozzle, 0.20 layer height, 3 perimeters, 20% gyroid infill. These settings are not critical , so use what you like.

I printed the knobs from ASA and vapor smoothed them so they look cool. PLA would work too. Do a final size on the center hole with a 1/4 inch drill. Drill it slowly and carefully ( I did mine by hand with a pin vise) so the hole is not oversized and slips on the pot shaft. Superglue the cursor to the knob; the cursor will self center on the boss of the knob.

When installing the pots into the base, be sure to install the spacers as shown in the video. These ensure that the protrusion is correct on the front side so everything fits properly. Clock the