Title
ASCII Keyboard and Encoder
Catalog Number
X691.86
Type
Physical object
Description
The first reliable low cost combined ASCII keyboard and encoder for the electronic hobbiest. Widely used with TV Typewriters and early personal computer boards. Reliable full travel mechanical keyswitches combined with one of the earliest NMOS LSI full case keyboard encoder. Used a single circuit board for economy.
Date
Aug. 1977
Manufacturer
Lancaster, Don
Place Manufactured
U.S.
Identifying Numbers
| Other number |
7442 on top left IC. |
| Other number |
AY5-2376 on top left IC. |
Dimensions
2 x 12 x 5 1/2 in.
Category
I/O: keyboard
Credit
Gift of Don Lancaster
