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by Bill Degnan - 05/22/2018 23:24 |
![]() A prototype of what was to become the RCA COSMAC Computer. Created by Joseph A. Weisbecker, this system has an early version of the 1801 dual-chip CPU and dates to around 1972. Click image for larger view.
![]() The Otrona Attaché 8:16 Portable CP/M computer. Click image for larger view.
![]() Consu The Educated Monkey an early 20th centory multiplication calculator. Click image for larger view.
![]() This IMSAI 8080 with Cromemco Z80 CPU was part of the Cromemco Cyclops (Biclops, Triclops) exhibit. Click image for larger view.
![]() The Cactus is a *new* computer with 6502 CPU, OSI BASIC ROM and working front panel. WOW! I guess you could call this the prototype model, we hope someday to see this machine in kit form for hobbyists to assemble. The only other 6502 CPU with a front panel that I know of is the CGRS, made as an add-on interface for the SYM-1. Click image for larger view.
![]() My exhibit, the MITS Altair 8800b Jukebox allowed attendees to play new tunes using Dompier's program through a terminal interface. More info here Click image for larger view.
The above are just a taste of the event's exhibits. For detailed descriptions of this and other event exhibits visit the VCFed web site: http://vcfed.org/wp/festivals/ More Photos (I got most but not all exhibits. Stay tuned for a video on the event that covers all exhbits) Reply |
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by Bill Degnan - 06/05/2018 18:04 |
![]() CLick image to download Introduction to VAX / VMS slide show PDF.
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