Title
Abacus I computer
Catalog Number
102728819
Type
Physical object
Description
This object is housed in a nice wooden box with a leather handle on top. There is sloped metal front panel with 18 dials with calibrations from -2.5 to plus 2.5. The dials are labeled with degree values as follows: 0, 20, 40,......, 320, 340. There is also a 9 position selector switch, an analog meter, 1 toggle switch labeled X1/X2. There is also an ON/OFF switch, a pilot light, and a recessed twist-lock plug for a power cord.
Date
ca. 1986
Manufacturer
Lane Industries
Place Manufactured
North Hollywood, California, USA
Identifying Numbers
| Model number |
L918 |
Stamped on metal plate on top of object |
| Other number |
100013 |
DWG NO - Stamped on metal plate on top of object |
| Other number |
E-1355 |
Typed on yellow inventory tag from SOUTHWESTERN AT MEMPHIS DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS |
| Serial number |
111 |
Stamped on metal plate on top of object |
Dimensions
overall: 16 in x 17 1/8 in x 9 1/2 in
Category
Digital computer/personal computer/portable / luggable
Credit
Gift of Brent Hoffmeister
