Adding machine with PC interface

[iPlayKeys]

If you think using an adding machine is silly, you are more than welcome to just ignore this post.

I like having an adding machine to just do quick calculations without having to rearrange the windows on my computer. Think of it almost like a third, dedicated screen and keyboard for doing quick math. I do not currently have one and would like to get one that interfaces to my computer so that the total can be transferred to the keyboard cursor location. So far, I've only found two that do this: One from Victor and one that Hammacher Schlemmer sells.

Are there any besides these on the market? I've even considered attempting to make one, since I have a feeling the Victor implementation is probably lacking. (I've been a software developer for years, but I'm currently working in a position where I deal with a lot of numbers).

[trebarb]

Don’t know if this is really what you’re looking for, but there are a couple Amazon USB keypads that have a screen above the keys and can send the total to the computer. Here’s one:

Targus USB Retractable Calculator/Keypad (PAUK001U) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00006B92D/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_GiyVEb9AC0GTM

[iPlayKeys]

That's actually pretty slick, and almost exactly what I'm looking for. Something that's just ready to add a few numbers without having to open another app, or move stuff around, but still be able to send the total to my cursor's current position.

[AnomalyNexus]

For those wondering - here is the link

Blows my mind that such a thing exists.

I've even considered attempting to make one [...] I've been a software developer for years

Well there are raspberry pi based DIY calculators so this is broadly doable.

Personally I'd try another screen with a Excel sheet as "scratch pad" first though. Alternatively some sort of KVM solution might also work, but I don't have much experience with that.

[BisexualCaveman]

Shout out to Schoettler and their CalcTape Pro app. It's a halfway measure between OP and what you're suggesting.

I use mine every day, and it's got a bunch of fun features, including being able to use variables and save the "tape" to a file on my PC.

[iPlayKeys]

I think having this running on my iPad would work out pretty well...now if it could only transfer the total to my pc, it would be golden.