Artifact Details

Title

Science Fair Electronic Computer

Catalog Number

X744.86A

Type

Physical object

Description

Business Card for Steve A. Carpenter taped to underside of object. One loose lead with alligator clip attached to underside of slide switch. That alligator clip holds a resistor lead. Other resistor lead grasped by second alligator clip with several inches of wire, which is not connected to anything. Object consists of the computer, 12 extra paper dial covers, and a number of extra wire leads with pre-attached end fittings

Date

ca. 1969-70

Manufacturer

Science Fair

Identifying Numbers

Other number 99-6-508 1K 137.6940 Numbers engraved into bottom of each of three potentiometer cases

Dimensions

3 1/4 x 16 1/4 x 8 3/4 in.

Category

Analog computer

Credit

Gift of Steve A. Carpenter

Lot Number

X744.86