I believe the x position locks the bar down so the number dials spring back up. This makes adding numbers multiple times easier for multiplication. It doesn't have to print every part of that entry anyway.
6:09 that number is probably the unique number given that machine by management, so they could keep track of their property. At my company, we have unique serial numbers on everything. Except it’s boring stickers.
I notice that to fit the lever for the subtract function they choose to reduce the font size of the digits on the 9th wheel, but left 789 full size, they must have really squeezed it in - I wonder what the space constraint was... Did Victor predict the desire for small personal devices we see in mobile phones, or has it always been there?
The meaning behind the sereal number is dead easy. You see it at 5:56 min. Its 4157. That means it was in the quality control at the 4. January 1957 at the Bruening company in Berlin.. Easy like that, often there are only 3 digits, the month and the year.
I just got a Resulta E7 at a fleamarket, and am doing a bit of research on it. Apparently the engraved number on the bottom is a date (MYY or MMYY) so yours was probably made in November 1957.
I'll never get tired of the humor in these. "Just snap it off... it's simple really... just.. comes right off... just snap it off... perfect."
Thanks! thanks for watching-
I believe the x position locks the bar down so the number dials spring back up. This makes adding numbers multiple times easier for multiplication. It doesn't have to print every part of that entry anyway.
4 years late but I own one of these and this is correct
This was hilarious and the content on your entire channel is fantastic.
6:09 that number is probably the unique number given that machine by management, so they could keep track of their property. At my company, we have unique serial numbers on everything. Except it’s boring stickers.
I love the conclusion 🤣🤣🤣...”noooope.”
I notice that to fit the lever for the subtract function they choose to reduce the font size of the digits on the 9th wheel, but left 789 full size, they must have really squeezed it in - I wonder what the space constraint was... Did Victor predict the desire for small personal devices we see in mobile phones, or has it always been there?
The meaning behind the sereal number is dead easy. You see it at 5:56 min. Its 4157. That means it was in the quality control at the 4. January 1957 at the Bruening company in Berlin.. Easy like that, often there are only 3 digits, the month and the year.
Thanks Paul- always good to hear from someone with actual knowledge!
I collect this mechanical marvels also, tomorrow I pick up my Resulta 7 for my collection. I make videos also but german mostly...
In germany we have our own wikipedia for mechcalc. Its german but tons of technical data and you can translate it...www.rechnerlexikon.de/wiki.phtml
Yes I've used rechnerlexikon several times for research. Thanks a lot if you're one of their contributors-
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I just got a Resulta E7 at a fleamarket, and am doing a bit of research on it. Apparently the engraved number on the bottom is a date (MYY or MMYY) so yours was probably made in November 1957.
Interesting- thanks!
I just bought one for home decor, had no idea how to use it, now I do, but won't. Thanks bro.
That's a weird machine, alright! Great video.
Thanks!
**Googles kimchi burrito**
hi nice video, how much cost you the Resulta p9?
Maybe around $30. This one is pretty light so easy to buy online without paying a lot.
it's so cute
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Haha comparing an adding machine to a kimchi burrito