Watch a 1963 plastic computer crunch numbers with rubber bands

Plastic mechanical computer from 1963: The Digi-Comp 1 [video]

Chris Staecker's video explores the Digi-Comp I, a 1963 mechanical computer made of plastic and rubber bands. It's episode 96 of his series on vintage scientific instruments. The video demonstrates how this toy-like device could perform calculations, offering a fascinating glimpse into early computing history.