Curta (1948)

 

the little machine with thousands of fans around the globe .....

designer: Curt Herzstark

 

                                         Curt Herzstark, 1977; source: E.Anthes, Historische Bürowelt 12/1986, IFHB

 

The Curta on the web:

Jan Meyers web page : excellent web page; covering a biography of Curt Herzstark, technical details including a dis-assembly procedure, a simulator and much more. (in German)

Rick Furrs web page : lots of material and links, THE Curta reference

Stunningly Intricate: Curta Mechanical Calculator  (includes a nice movie)

 

 

Curta I

principle  stepped drum

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capacity 

 8 (w cr) x 6 (w tc) x 11 

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prod. years  1948 - 1970
mach. built  ca. 80.000
features  
dimensions  53 mm diameter, 85 mm height 
weight  230 g
known s/n

 1 - 80.000

    
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Curta II

principle  stepped drum

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capacity 

 11 (w cr) x 8 (w tc) x 15 

input  sliders
prod. years  1954 - 1972
mach. built  ca. 60.000
features  
dimensions  65 mm diameter, 90 mm height 
weight  360 g
known s/n

 500.001 - 560.000

    
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                                                                                                                       source: H.Schneemann

 

 

 

 

Demo kits / cuts / misc. pictures

 

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last updated: 21-Feb-12