KIM-1 microcomputer module

UvA Computer Museum catalogue nr 96.22

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KIM-1 (MOS Technology, Inc 1976) is a complete, self-contained computer including a small keyboard and six 7‑segment character display units. Only a 5V and a 12V power supply are needed to get the computer operational. The KIM-1 is built around the 6502 processor (also used in the Apple II), and has 1k of RAM, a TTY interface, an audio tape interface (for data storage) and an expansion connector (4k and 65k memory expansions were available).

KIM-1 was a popular micro for a long time, both in hobbyist and professional circles. In many university laboratories, for instance, it was used for experiment control and data acquisition. Programming was done entirely in machine code.

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