DM50 Calculator

by stackghoston 1/20/25, 11:10 PMwith 8 comments
by cgeon 1/24/25, 1:21 AM

I am rather uncomfortable with the name here. On seeing the title, I assumed this was an announcement from SwissMicros; it is not. Is there some significance to DM outside of SwissMicros?

by clintoncon 1/24/25, 12:45 AM

Love the aesthetic, but I'm having trouble finding key information quickly.

- Is this a "traditional" RPN calculator?

- Does it have bonus features, like symbolic processing?

- Is it programmable?

I believe outcomes would be better if kids used RPN calculators when learning, and programmable is definitely a plus.

by numpad0on 1/24/25, 4:08 PM

Isn't the case a bit complicated to print this way? Parts with H shaped cross sections are completely fine for injection molding and powders-lasers-SLS printing, but can be challenging for regular FDM and SLA home printers.

by natason 1/24/25, 12:43 AM

I would definitely buy a few if there were a built version for sale.

by tonymeton 1/24/25, 2:25 AM

> flat keys are easier to make, but aesthetically, the keys with functions on the key itself are more appealing.

flat keys are easier, beveled keys are more beautiful . It's ok to say it

by snvzzon 1/24/25, 1:44 AM

Very welcome project. Sick of proprietary calculator ecosystems.

Loving it, save the ISA choice. RISC-V would be best, with long term in mind.