Walther WSR-160 - A German Masterpiece

[@jerrytheobnoxiousmouse.ser6161]

I really like these videos. Feels like I'm in some antique shop, discovering stuff I never knew existed.

[@1stSpyGuy]

I'm so glad to hear it. The SpyGuy antique shop is very well stocked with all sorts of things at the moment.

[@rogeliocarson2325]

i guess im randomly asking but does anybody know a method to log back into an instagram account? I somehow lost my account password. I appreciate any tips you can offer me

[@MrKanemaster24]

Lets be honest here, this is unintentional asmr and its amazing :D

[@JayBiznizz]

Yehhpppp!

[@midiathesimos]

Many thanks, 1stSpyGuy, for explaining this so clearly. I bought one from a junk shop a few weeks ago. Not knowing how to use it, I had no idea whether it worked or not... but, thanks to your video, I realised that it didn't! So, got out my sonic screwdriver (and a lot of oil, cursing and faffing around) and fixed it... knowing, through your video, what things were meant to do. By the way, the internal gubbins are amazing! I really appreciate your going through the main actions as the instruction book is not very user-friendly. A super machine and, entirely thanks to you, I'm really enjoying using it. :) By the way, from your name, I thought you might be interested in another German masterpiece, the Minifon. At the time, it was the world's smallest wire-recorder and used by the KGB and CIA, amongst other spy organisations. It used mini-valves... a German invention which, sadly, just predated the transistor which swiftly replaced it. The first Minifon, the P51, was worn in a holster and was connected, via a wire, to a watch microphone worn on the wrist. It's thought that this led to the phrase "being wired for sound". By the way, I love your wit... so dry, so delightful. :) Thanks again. :)

[@konnokazrjuma4790]

You deserve more subscribers it’s nice to see a decent KZbinr out there that just does what they like

[@waremergencypower6024]

I never knew Walther made stuff *other* than firearms.

[@PlatonistAstronaut]

You continue to make learning enjoyable.

[@1stSpyGuy]

That's a very rewarding thing to hear, thank you. =)

[@AtreidesFan24]

Nice to see new calculator videos from you. Great job, awesome machine.

[@1stSpyGuy]

Thanks, I appreciate it. Tried some different settings on my camera to make the mic work nicely. The Walther really is a neat device, especially internally.

[@GregorPQ]

I just bought one myself and really like it. Great engineering, connected with a very neat design. The green one is especially precious-looking. Even the leavers are in a light green, very slick:)

[@hemingwaylane1]

Awesome video. Thanks for educating us and sharing your knowledge of various gadgets.

[@reprimanded1]

You too are appreciated! Great calculator video, as always.

[@FJS.22.]

These videos are fascinating, quite seriously now considering trying to source a pinwheel calculator for my self after watching all your videos. Such fascinating machines that I’d love to get inside and do a full tear down and restore/rebuild

[@1stSpyGuy]

So glad to hear I could wake your interest in the subject! =) The regular old pinwheel calculators are usually not *too* expensive. I think you're probably looking at around 40 - 50$. Might be higher if the machine is in nice cosmetic shape. Ebay is generally a good bet for this kind of thing, although it'll be pricier than flea markets / estate sales.

[@cameronkilpatrick2643]

Great video as ever- love the mix of mechanical engineering and industrial design focus

[@514232415]

So cool to see what I guess would be analog calculators. Your voice is amazing also. I'm a big fan.

[@robertlozyniak3661]

I noticed something about this machine. During a division on this machine, because the machine has an automatic tens carry, there is no need to "undo" one revolution after the bell rings. Instead, you can move the carriage one place, and then turn the crank in the opposite direction to calculate the next digit. Also, I like the remainder feature. Try converting a large number of days into weeks and days, or a length from meters into feet and inches.

[@1stSpyGuy]

That's very observant. In fact, this feature can be used if you're experienced with the machine and can see if the quotient will be high or low, then choose if you want to correct before shifting, or reverse direction. That way you can perform the division faster. It should be noted that this is how (most of) the electromechanical machines divide. They wait for the overflow, shift, then count in the other direction. I think the Facit electromechanicals are some of the few exceptions to this rule.

[@Gargoyle_Guy]

Issues with YT? Your not the only one with problems on that front. I am glad your back though. I so do love learning about all these gadgets.

[@1stSpyGuy]

Yes, luckily I'm not using YT as a means of income. I feel bad for those who are, however.

[@fruitloopz311]

YOU'RE ALIVE :D

[@1stSpyGuy]

I AM! Somehow!

[@advveo]

great video! you're clearly very knowledgeable about the subject matter. thanks for uploading.

[@kandersondavid]

I love every video you upload. It is so relaxing.

[@slashersize]

Another video well done! Can’t say how enjoyable these videos are enough :)

[@1stSpyGuy]

Thanks for the kind words. This one came out well above expectation!

[@Bewleys_]

Awsome video! Hope you have a great new year

[@1stSpyGuy]

Thanks! May the force be with you in the year to come.

[@OfficialNIKMIK]

thanks for these videos they are really interesting!

[@kestasjk]

I got a working one of these from a market for $90 .. such a good find, it's such a neat device. really like to set to 1, turn twice for 2, carriage shift 2, turn twice for 4, carriage shift to 4, turn twice for 8, and go up in power of 2 all the way up, using an adding machine for 2^n. Unfortunately I dropped it and there's a problem with the higher order cogs so they can give the wrong result with large number operations :( still one of my favorite toys tho

[@QuasiTraction]

Walther who makes firearms, gears & heavy hydraulic captured springs, made a mechanical calculator. I guess it makes sense.

[@robertlozyniak3661]

When working with gears, it is helpful to have a calculator to figure out gear ratios.

[@esa062]

Did you notice that you can also dial the dividend directly to result register? There are wheels beside the numbers. I think perhaps the best example of thoroughness of the design of this mechanical beauty is the little metal lever in the middle in front. That is for canceling the register clearing lock. So that if you lock it to wrong register by accident, you can release it with this lever and set it to the other direction. German engineering. I found one of these in absolutely perfect condition. Couldn't resist

[@1stSpyGuy]

Yes, I did notice you can do that, but I've always found that those little wheels hurt my fingers. Agreed on the design. They took the UX work seriously back then.

[@GregorPQ]

A happy new year!

[@hellishcyberdemon7112]

I'm just surprised that walther made calculators... I know them for their firearms

[@CatholicZola]

It's beautiful!

[@jrko0]

This could be unintentional asmr

[@konnokazrjuma4790]

PS this stuff is so interesting to me we also have stuff like this up in Japan these calculator are so fascinating and I like the sounds they make

[@1stSpyGuy]

Glad you like it! I'd be interested in finding some Japanese electromechanical model at some point. I know the Facit 1126 I show in another video was manufactured in Japan by Sharp. You guys were way ahead in the microchip game (probably still are)! =)

[@GuardedThijs]

Nicee! Love your videos! Such a beautiful machine!

[@1stSpyGuy]

Glad you like the video (and the machine)!

[@esa062]

The beauty of this mechanical marvel is way too sophisticated for James Bond :-)

[@1stSpyGuy]

You know, you're probably right. James Bond would probably think this thing is for nerds. At least the later iterations. Earlier ones would know every little minute detail as it might one day come in handy during their spying career.

[@MDPotatohead]

Good video :)

[@dwinnewh]

I always enjoy these videos. What other things do you collect / seek to understand?

[@1stSpyGuy]

I'm a gadgethead and an automation freak. If I can find (or make) some doodad to make my life easier I'm all over it. Right now I'm trying to understand the ways Windows applications function so I can automate them; it's not just physical things. On my wishlist is a really fancy steam engine model, though. I love the sounds they make and the way they look, very soothing (I don't love how much they cost, though. Jeepers)

[@chris.m271]

Make the video of you cleaning/lubricating this pls

[@IvanSN]

Hey! Where you been? I missed your videos a lot; I really enjoy them. :)

[@1stSpyGuy]

Glad to hear you're enjoying the videos! As for where I went, well. Life laid claim on my time and I couldn't refuse.

[@daviddimalanta259]

WALTHER. The same brand the brought you P38 pistol

[@IsaiahSleziak]

Off topic a little, does anyone know what brand of matches those are in the back?

[@1stSpyGuy]

Solstickan. "The sun stick"

[@joseluispelaezlopez7862]

A special function that this calculator has, but that you have not used, is the possibility of entering the values in the operations of multiplication, division, square roots, etc. directly into the 16-digit totalizer with the thumbwheels, as you can see in my video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/imqweJtnf5upabs

[@AnthonyMonaghan]

Do you have an Enigma machine?

[@1stSpyGuy]

I wish. They're ridiculously expensive nowadays.

[@homosexualityisgay3148]

I have a question that is completely off topic, does "skrattar du förlorar du" mean you laugh you lose?

[@1stSpyGuy]

Yes it does.

[@homosexualityisgay3148]

1stSpyGuy Also, Sorry it took me a while to reply, But I love yout videos old calculators are very interesting to me. Your videos are also very relaxing.

[@aidanmurphy8069]

I cant tell if you're irish or German

[@1stSpyGuy]

Swedish, actually. =)

[@ceri-potat]

i like you i am also a scatter brain sort of creature ^^

[@jackruby6696]

Excellent video. I have to ask though, do you have any learning disability such as autism? I’m not trying to mock you I’m just curious.