If you do any kind of machining, 3D printing, or PCB layout, you probably have at least considered buying a pair of calipers. Old-fashioned ones had a dial and were mechanical devices, but lately, …

If you do any kind of machining, 3D printing, or PCB layout, you probably have at least considered buying a pair of calipers. Old-fashioned ones had a dial and were mechanical devices, but lately, …

  • Flaky_Fish69@kbin.social
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    1 year ago

    they’re probably far from as acurate as an old school caliper. it’s a fairly new thing that cheap calipers (digital and otherwise) have started getting made.

    that said, for 3d printing…the cheapos are usually “good enough”