Hamann Automat S - A Curious Machine

In spite of its archaic looks, the Automat S is actually one of the more clever machines of its kind.

[@PlatonistAstronaut]

I'm glad people like you are preserving the knowledge of these. Thank you.

[@cig9638]

Your voice is pretty relaxing. Glad I found out about you.

[@TimeWellSpentStudios]

If there is any feedback I could leave for this one it's that the audio seemed a bit low, though I was listening to it through my TV. In any case I love your old calculator videos! It's really interesting to see these things in action.

[@ThatWolfGuy]

MixMaster1067 It's not just you the audio was a lot quieter than usual

[@MathewWoodard]

Agreed. I had to crank up the volume and it was still on the quieter side. Love your videos. Please keep them coming.

[@apu_apustaja]

Yes, this is the quietest video on KZbin.

[@ineffablesplendor4172]

This is an incredibly intricate and very interesting machine! Thank you for sharing.

[@SkyTheKoala]

Start running and not stop? Ah, so its haunted. Sorted.

[@AustinRoss1420]

I really enjoy how much you know about these calculators. Though I am very slow at math, your enthusiasm and know-how are very intriguing and entertaining to watch! Keep it up. :-)

[@jrmcferren]

Your “electrical” problem may actually be a mechanical issue, check any parts of the mechanism that interact with any electrical switches, something may be sticking and holding the machine on.

[@alexwillis7980]

GLAD you're back!

[@Original_Cassette]

Feed back ypu did wonderful dont change

[@19ghost73]

A beautiful machine! Actually, I do like the colour-scheme that the previous owner has applied, even if it isn't the original one. It looks very "classy" and "high-end".😃

[@alanesq1]

You probably already know by now, but the issue with it starting to run the motor after a while will be the capacitor across the motor which is there to cut down on sparking across the speed control contacts is failing.

[@1stSpyGuy]

I had some suspicions it was that, but I'm what I'd describe as a happy amateur in electronincs, so I appreciate the confirmation :)

[@alanesq1]

@@1stSpyGuy Actually I just realised it will be the capacitor across the speed control contacts rather than the motor its self. I have fixed a couple of mine by replacing the capacitor with an eBay "snubber circuit"

[@EclectusInfectus]

here's some feedback for you: you are cool and handsome!! take that, nerd!!!

[@perezfecto]

We should all be eternally grateful for japanese digital pocket calculators, I’ll tell you that!

[@Dertsm6795]

dont you have a cable for this machine?

[@1stSpyGuy]

I do, but the capacitor is broken so it closes the circuit over the motor, causing it to run continously. I'd rather not damage the machine so I use the hand wheel.

[@Dertsm6795]

@@1stSpyGuy then also replace the capacitor. they are not so expensive

[@oliverhulser-morris4759]

do you have any early digital calculators? I know it's an entirely different realm, but early electronic stuff is super interesting to me, at least.

[@1stSpyGuy]

Do I ever? =) kzbin.info?o=U&video_id=xF6a5_koxog Here's a pristine example of one.

[@kingjameswww]

please audio too low

[@RandomJam666]

by the time you figured out how this fucking thing works, you could have calculated it all in your head

[@1stSpyGuy]

True, but the next time you need a number ran the machine will be there for you.

[@RandomJam666]

its just one epic lovestory