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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, …

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 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"