Chris Staecker

Channel focused on historical and mechanical/manual computing devices, with recurring videos that demonstrate, review, restore, and explain how to use antique calculators and arithmetic tools. Typical subjects include mechanical calculators (e.g., Pascaline), slide rules and novel slide-rule designs (including 3D-printable versions), hand‑calculation systems like Chisanbop, trade stimulators, pedometers, and homemade or experimental computing devices (e.g., marble computers).

Channel stats

Calculated from videos published in the last 12 months

1 video every 41 days
Publishing pace
Irregular
Publishing regularity
24 min
Average video duration
18 min
Published time per month

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Latest videos

1960s New Haven Pedometer Review/HowTo
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Hoodlum 1997 movie (Math Props)
December 9, 2025
Pascal's 1630 Machine: The First Calculator! Pascaline Review / HowTo
October 24, 2025
Nine Nielsen Theories! Fixed point, coincidence, etc etc!
September 24, 2025
Trade Stimulator Review / HowTo
August 18, 2025
Slide Rule Chopsticks Review / HowTo
July 24, 2025
Parent's Guide To Chisanbop full audio recording
July 6, 2025
The Rise and Fall of Chisanbop
July 6, 2025
ROONS! A new marble computer
June 18, 2025