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Sliderule Emulator with Equation Solver

Hemmi/Post 1460 Versalog Slide Rule

A classic slide rule replica implemented in JavaScript. All scales are programmatically drawn from reverse-engineered mathematical equations.

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How to Use

  • Drag the rule or cursor with your mouse
  • Scroll with mouse wheel to zoom in/out
  • Right-click on cursor or scale to enter values:
    • Numbers: 3.14
    • Constants: pi, e
    • Degrees: 2:30:26
  • Use the Equation feature to solve mathematical expressions
  • Toggle Markings and Display options in the control panel

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