Abacus

roadtheshortbus · Post by **roadtheshortbus** » October 4th, 2007, 8:15 pm

Alright, my son 8 is learning Chinese in school, today they started using an Abacus WTF? Can anyone give me a quick lessen on this mongosogoatfuck?? Is an 8 bar better than 13 bar do I need small fingers to use it?? They and I don't know who they are say it's not a calculator. THEN WHAT IS IT??????

Please lead me in right direction :)

Thanks

Fishboy · Post by **Fishboy** » October 4th, 2007, 8:19 pm

Dude,
All I can suggest is Google it!

WTF! an abacus................

roadtheshortbus · Post by **roadtheshortbus** » October 4th, 2007, 8:26 pm

http://www.tux.org/~bagleyd/java/AbacusApp.html
Here's a link above.

Go to this for instructions (WTF)
http://www.tux.org/~bagleyd/AbacusGB.html

Hoover · Post by **Hoover** » October 4th, 2007, 8:27 pm

sure.......a device for making arithmetic calculations,consisting of a frame set with rods on which balls or beads are moved.

Each vertical column = one integer: each bead in group A=5 when lowered; each bead in group B=1 when raised.

Hope this help clear things up..........

KeyserS175 · Post by **KeyserS175** » October 4th, 2007, 8:28 pm

check out this site. It looks to cover the basics.

http://www.ee.ryerson.ca/~elf/abacus/

roadtheshortbus · Post by **roadtheshortbus** » October 4th, 2007, 8:30 pm

Hoover wrote:sure.......a device for making arithmetic calculations,consisting of a frame set with rods on which balls or beads are moved.

Each vertical column = one integer: each bead in group A=5 when lowered; each bead in group B=1 when raised.

Hope this help clear things up..........

AAAAAAAAH.............WHAT???????

Hoover · Post by **Hoover** » October 4th, 2007, 8:31 pm

roadtheshortbus wrote:
Hoover wrote:sure.......a device for making arithmetic calculations,consisting of a frame set with rods on which balls or beads are moved.

Each vertical column = one integer: each bead in group A=5 when lowered; each bead in group B=1 when raised.

Hope this help clear things up..........
AAAAAAAAH.............WHAT???????

you count with the damn thing!

Honestly though, they're overrated.....me, I just take off me gloves and me boots.
Works every time.

roadtheshortbus · Post by **roadtheshortbus** » October 4th, 2007, 8:39 pm

Hoover wrote:
roadtheshortbus wrote:
Hoover wrote:sure.......a device for making arithmetic calculations,consisting of a frame set with rods on which balls or beads are moved.

Each vertical column = one integer: each bead in group A=5 when lowered; each bead in group B=1 when raised.

Hope this help clear things up..........
AAAAAAAAH.............WHAT???????

you count with the damn thing!

Honestly though, they're overrated.....me, I just take off me gloves and me boots.
Works every time.

That's what I'm sayin, this new math sucks

Hoover · Post by **Hoover** » October 4th, 2007, 8:43 pm

"and remember; when in doubt use plenty"!!!!!!!

Fishboy · Post by **Fishboy** » October 4th, 2007, 8:48 pm

Hoover wrote:"and remember; when in doubt use plenty"!!!!!!!

and there ya have it!

CloakAndDagger · Post by **CloakAndDagger** » October 5th, 2007, 12:37 am

abacus def. pace-count beads with additional sets to keep track of units of 1,000 meters, 10,000 meters, etc.

EvilCouch · Post by **EvilCouch** » October 5th, 2007, 4:57 am

Abacus or soroban?

Just thought I'd add some confusion. :D