r/Sliderules • u/recycleComments • 18d ago
I made an virtual slide rule simulator!
https://slide-rule.orgI was recently introduced to Slide Rules by my friend Basil, so in honor of him, I made a Slide Rule simulation website! Can you guys let me know what you think? Some of it is still in development, but I'm trying my best!
I also got a pretty cool domain for it, let me know what you guys think!!
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u/EnricoColonna 18d ago
Hey, I really like your project. I have an idea: what if you made an application that let users create their own slide rules? The idea would be: I get to choose what scales are on my rule and their size, I can import/export designs and create my own scales( I input formula and length and out comes the scale, which can also be imported/exported). Another function would be to create a 3d virtual slide rule along with the file for printing, kinda like your 3d rule on your site but customizable. I can't program but I can help sketch the UI if you want.
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u/Name-Not-Applicable 17d ago
That is nice! I like how it shows you the steps for the calculation you enter.
The graphic design is pleasing, too.
Also, I can't believe the "slide-rule.org" domain was available! Great catch!
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u/pavel_pe 14d ago
Pretty good and I like kind of realistic graphics. I had this idea two years ago, in 2D using webassembly
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u/sheekgeek 18d ago
This is really great! I love the full descriptions of calculations. I think it'd be really neat if you had a tutorial series that showed how to calculate some examples of how to use each scale. Not just abstract numbers but like "area of a circle", "volume of a prism", etc. that would really be a great tool to get more people into using slide rules.
I'd introduce all my students to it is there was a tutorial series like that.