Download or read book The Slide Rule written by Charles Pickworth and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2018-09-05 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the Introduction. The slide rule may be defined as an instrument for mechanically effecting calculations by logarithms. Those familiar with logarithms and their use will recognize that the slide rule provides what is in effect a concisely arranged table of logarithms, together with a simple and convenient means for adding and subtracting any selected values. Those, however, who have no acquaintance with logarithms will find that only an elementary knowledge of the subject is necessary to enable them to make full use of the slide rule. It is true that for simple slide-rule operations, as multiplication and division, a knowledge of logarithms is unnecessary; indeed, many who have no conscious understanding of logarithms make good use of the instrument....

Download or read book SLIDE RULE written by CHARLES N. PICKWORTH and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Slide Rule A Practical Manual written by Charles N Pickworth and published by Franklin Classics. This book was released on 2018-10-12 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Download or read book The Slide Rule written by Charles N. Pickworth and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2016-09-04 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Slide Rule: A Practical Manual The author tenders his thanks to the many who have evinced their appreciation of his efforts to popularise the subject; also for the many kind hints and suggestions which he has received from time to time. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Download or read book Practical Slide Rule Manual written by John Morris Klock and published by . This book was released on 1944 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book A Manual of the Slide Rule written by J. E. Thompson and published by . This book was released on 2023-09-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 2023 Reprint of the 1930 Edition. Full facsimile of the original edition and not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. The present manual is intended to supply in a uniform presentation an account of the history, principles, and practical uses of the slide rule. Among its specific aims are: to show the unity of the principle of operation of all slide rules, to explain this principle in a manner which shall be easily understood, to give in clear and simple language explicit and inclusive instructions for the use of all the standard forms, and to supply a fairly complete account of the history of the slide rule and a description of the more usual of the special forms of the rule.

Download or read book The Mannheim Slide Rule written by Allan Reginald Cullimore and published by . This book was released on 1925 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Elementary Slide Rule Manual written by Herman Ritow and published by . This book was released on 1925 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Instruction for Using a Slide Rule written by W. Stanley and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-08-22 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 'Instruction for Using a Slide Rule' by W. Stanley, readers are presented with a thorough guide on how to effectively utilize a slide rule, a tool that was once essential for calculations in the pre-digital age. The book not only provides step-by-step instructions on operating a slide rule but also delves into the history and significance of this mathematical instrument. Written in a clear and concise style, the book serves as a valuable resource for individuals interested in understanding the principles behind slide rule computations. Stanley's attention to detail and practical examples make this educational text accessible to both beginners and experienced users. This work not only serves as a practical manual but also offers insights into the evolution of mathematical tools and their impact on scientific advancement. Students, educators, and enthusiasts of mathematics will find 'Instruction for Using a Slide Rule' a fascinating read that sheds light on a bygone era of calculation methods.

Download or read book The Slide Rule written by Charles Newton Pickworth and published by Nabu Press. This book was released on 2014-03 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.

Download or read book Electrical and Radio Slide Rule Instructions Annotated written by Michael Konshak and published by . This book was released on 2021-06-05 with total page 550 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 550 pages of reprints of slide rule instructions, for the use of collectors, educators and students. All ephemera is currently archived in the International Slide Rule Museum Library. Instruction manuals, for the most part, are no longer available, Slide rule production ended in the mid 1970's and instruction manuals have deteriorated and are rapidly disappearing over time. The slide rule models themselves , now considered vintage math instruments, are still in abundance, and in the hands of private collections, museums, and many family homes. These volumes, organized by manufacturers, provide instructions for the most popular models, as well as some special designs. The scans from the faded and wrinkled manuals, have been "restored" digitally in order improve their clarity to provide decent black printing on white pages. All "noise", speckles, staple marks, etc., have been cleaned off the original scans, to improve the reader's experience. Where required, as in this volume, permissions have been obtained from manufacturers that are still in existence. Electrical and Radio Slide Rule Instruction Books in Volume 15 Book 1 - Instructions for Use Aristo Electro No. 815 and 915. Book 2 - Boonshaft and Fuchs Direct Reading Frequency Response Sliderule. Book 3 - Concise Conversion Tables and Circular Slide Rule, Model EE-112. Book 4 - Concise No. 380 Circular Slide Rule for Electrical Communication Engineering. Book 5 - A.W. Faber Calculating Rule for Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, Model 368.. Book 6 - A.W. Faber Calculating Rule for Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, Model 378.. Book 7- A.W. Faber Calculating Rule for Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, Model 378 and 379. Book 8 - Graphoplex 680 Slide Rule in Englesh and French. Written by Pascal Garnier. Book 9 - Instruction Manual for Hemmi 255D, 275D Slide Rule for Advanced Electrical Engineers. Book 10 - Sun Hemmi 256 Communications Slide Rule in English and French.Written by Pascal Garnier. Book 11 - K&E 4133 - The Roylance ELECTRICAL Slide Rule. 1913-1942. 1 Book 12 -K&E 4139 - Cooke Radio Slide Rule, by Nelson M. Cooke, Chief Radio Engineer, USN. . Book 13 - Key Electronics, A Slide Rule for Electronic Engineers. Nelson-Jones Circuit Designer's Slide Rule by L. Nelson-Jones. Book 14 - Instructions for Electrical Communications Slide Rule. Lafayette Bamboo Slide Rule No. 99-7128 (F990), . Book 15 - Instructions for the Use of Nestler Electronic No. 0297 Slide Rule. Book 16 - Practical Instructions for the Use of Nestler Electro Slide Rules, No. 037 and 37a. Book 17- Instructions for "Electro" TL-472 Olson Electronics 10" Bamboo Slide Rule. Book 18 - Pickett 535 - How to Use Electronic Technician Slide Rules, by Chan Street. Book 19 - Pickett N-16 - How to Use the Electrolog Specialized Electronic Slide Rule, by Chan Street. . Book 20 - Frederick Post - Instruction Manual for Control Engineering Slide Rule No. 1490 (Hemmi 301). Book 21- Instructions for the Use of Your RELAY Electric No. 158 Bamboo Slide Rule. Book 22 - SIC (Scientific Instruments Co.) Instructions for Expert Electrical Engineer Professional Slide Rule Model No. 1570. Book 23 - SIC (Scientific Instruments Co.) Instructions for Expert Electrical/Communications Engineer Professional Slide Rule Model No. 1580. Book 24 - "English Electric" Combined Slide Rule and Power Factor Calculator.

Download or read book Pickett Slide Rule Instructions Annotated written by Michael Konshak and published by . This book was released on 2021-03-07 with total page 549 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Instructions and notes from models of slide rules that are no longer produced. This is a reference work to preserve slide rules manuals. Many companies are no longer in business after the 1970's. The instruction manuals were never sold separately from the slide rules and many were lost over time. The project is to provide a composite hard copy book and digital of reprints of instructions from the most popular manufacturer's slide rule models.Pickett Instruction Books Contained in Volume 3Book 1 - How to Use the Deci Log Log Slide Rule, Model 2, 1947, 32 pages.Book 2 - How to Use the Ortho-Phase Duplex Slide Rule, Model 100, 1947, 32 pages.Book 3 - How to Use Trig Slide Rules, Model 903 Conversion, 1010 Trig. 1953, 51 pages.Book 4 - How to Use the Dual Base Log Log Slide Rule, Models 2-T, 3-T/ES, 4-T/ES, N-3, N-4, C-18, C-19, N600, N803. 1947. 93 pages.Book 5 - How to Use the Ln-L Scale, 1947. 16 pages.Book 6 - Supplement to Log Log Manual. How to Use the Model 803 Log Log Dual Base Slide Rule Slide Rules. 1957. 8 pages.Book 7 - How to Use Powers-of-ten Decimal-Keeper Slide Rules, Model 904. 1959. 24 pages.Book 8 - How to Use Business and Commerce Slide Rules, Model 400, 501. 1947. 32 pages.Book 9 - Elementary Simplex Math Slide Rule, Self-programmed Instructions, 1965, 51 pages.Book 10 - How to Use Basic Slide Rules, Model 115 120, etc. 1959. 24 pages.Book 11 - Spring Calculator Slide Rules, Model 1025, 1090. 1959. 7 pages.Book 12 - Fischer Valve Sizing Slide Rule, Model 1040 and other variants. 1967. 28 pages.Book 13 - Complete Instruction Manual for N-525 Stat Rule. A multi-purpose slide rule for general and statistical use. 1965. 52 pages.Book 14 - How To Use Circular Log Log Slide Rules, Model 101-C, 109, 110, 115. 65 pgs.Book 15 - Markup Circular Slide Rule, Model 103-ES, 1957. 20 pages.Book 16 - How To Use the N-16 Electronic Slide Rule, 1957. 60 pages.Errata - Random Pickett slide rule information, How to adjust your slide rule. Recommended slide rules for various professions. 9 pages.

Download or read book The slide rule a practical manual written by Philip Charles N. Pickworth and published by . This book was released on 1894 with total page 70 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book A Complete Slide Rule Manual written by Neville W. Young and published by . This book was released on 1973 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Slide Rules written by Peter M. Hopp and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 1999-05-01 with total page 319 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the hopes of "preserving these delightful devices for future generations," this collector of slide rules covers everything one could possibly want to know about this crude form of analog computer: from its invention in the 17th century to manufacturers- retailers, 1850-1998, and the Oughtred Society for collectors. Includes a glossary with biographies, patent data, component specs, dating and valuing, care, historical milestones, and illustrations