3D Printed Abacus Project

#DIY #3dprinting #abacus #soroban
Joe creates a 3D-printed Japanese-style abacus!
This prototype has five rods and is sized for adult hands. Besides printing the parts listed below, you will need five brass tubes, each 1/8 inch (or 3.175mm) diameter and five inches (or 127mm) long.
For permanently assembling the frame, you will need Weldon Acrylic Cement and a needle applicator; or cyanoacrylate glue.
Links to OnShape files for this project:
Beads (You will need to print 25 total): cad.onshape.com/documents/f49...
Side Frame (You will need to print 2 total): cad.onshape.com/documents/e27...
Top/Bottom Frame (You will need to print 2 total): cad.onshape.com/documents/fdb...
Middle Bar (You will need to print one): cad.onshape.com/documents/984...

[@dadtype2339]

Yes, I watch everything, as I try to catch up, not just typewriter stuff. Joe, you make Math Therapeutic ❤

[@tmunk]

Of course you 3D printed an abacus! :D You Go, Joe!

[@mauricio0341able]

It looks really nice, you're right the blue one ,made it even better

[@joejone]

❤️❤️❤️ from Hongkong’s fans ❤️❤️❤️ Happy Lunar new year JOE

[@joaoalbertodosanjosgomes1536]

🌎👍❤

[@minecraftwithwebba]

How can I get in touch with you as I am a student studying at the royal college of art and I make my own pinhole cameras. I have watched all your pinhole videos and would love to pick your brains

[@Joe_VanCleave]

Jvcabacus at yahoo dot com.

[@user-nr3de3oo7p]

Are there Bakelite beads?

[@Joe_VanCleave]

Perhaps from Antique jewelry.

[@user-nr3de3oo7p]

@@Joe_VanCleave Thank you Joe! I always wait for your new great informative videos!

[@lorensims4846]

3-D printing clearly still has limitations. You can keep your abacuses. I stick with my slide rule.

[@miguelcunningham1812]

"promosm"