1 Byte Computer
This is my 1 Byte Computer! It adds 8 bit binary numbers represented by marbles. I made this for a Maths Teacher to use as a teaching aid.
I first saw this concept in a design by Matthias Wandel. Please check out his website, it's very good! http://woodgears.ca/marbleadd/index.html
I've honed his design somewhat, miniaturing the rockers and adding an extra 2 columns to make it an 8 bit Binary Calculator. I've also designed a new result slider which traps the balls against a slightly angled bar as they fall out of the rockers, showing you the value which was stored in the calculator.
I first saw this concept in a design by Matthias Wandel. Please check out his website, it's very good! http://woodgears.ca/marbleadd/index.html
I've honed his design somewhat, miniaturing the rockers and adding an extra 2 columns to make it an 8 bit Binary Calculator. I've also designed a new result slider which traps the balls against a slightly angled bar as they fall out of the rockers, showing you the value which was stored in the calculator.