The Turbo Entabulator - a 3D-printable, fully mechanical computer
Source: Thingiverse by chris
The The Turbo Entabulator - a 3D-printable, fully mechanical computer is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by chris. This is is a simple, 3D-printable (caveat: It requires some springs, bearings, rubber bands, and nuts/bolts), fully-mechanical computer. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.
About this model
This is is a simple, 3D-printable (caveat: It requires some springs, bearings, rubber bands, and nuts/bolts), fully-mechanical computer. It has 3, single-digit base-10 counters for memory, and processes a chain of 10-position punch cards. With the included program, it will compute the first few digits of the fibonacci sequence. It is effectively an entirely mechanical reimplementation my FIBIAC project ( See it in action here: And a full write-up here: Take that Babbage!
Frequently asked questions
- Is this 3D model free to download?
- Yes. The Turbo Entabulator - a 3D-printable, fully mechanical computer is free to download from Thingiverse. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from Thingiverse" link above to open the original listing.
- Where is the STL hosted?
- The download is hosted by Thingiverse, not by Thinger. We link you directly to the original listing by chris.
- Who made this model?
- Designed by chris, published on Thingiverse. Please credit the creator when sharing your print online.
- Can I print this at home?
- Yes. This model is intended for home FDM and resin 3D printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings like layer height and supports.
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