Accession No

6233

Brief Description

calculator kit with accompanying booklets relating to the ‘Microprocessors and Product Development’ course, by MEP-WILCO, issued and used by Open University, English, c. 1970

Origin

England; Reading

Maker

MEP-WILCO [maker] Open University [issuer]

Class

calculating; demonstration

Earliest Date

1970

Latest Date

1980

Inscription Date

Material

paper (card, cardboard); metal (aluminium foil, metal alloy, brass); rubber; plastics (unknown types)

Dimensions

Circuit board (main device); length; 202mm, width; 139mm Contents in original box; length; 355mm, width; 225mm; depth; 120mm

Special Collection

Provenance

Donated by an individual c. 2006.

Inscription

Label on reverse of circuit board (main device) reads:
Serial No.
gr 6192
Power pack label reads;
Made by MEP-WILCO Reading

Description Notes

Calculator kit used/issued by the Open University with accompanying booklets relating to the ‘Microprocessors and Product Development’ course. c. 1970.

Circuit board (main device) comprises two sets of four, and one set of two LCD displays, a capacitor, ten small red, green and yellow LCDs, a series of conductors and a two sets of buttons for inputting data into the calculator. The base of the board is protected by rubber feet.
The device comes with its own power pack; main wire has been taped down against front of power pack.
The original cardboard box is fitted with polystyrene (removed for preventative conservation reasons) and comes with original aluminium foil sachet of desiccant (empty). The sachet is mounted on card and enclosed in a plastic bag (bag has been removed and replaced with a melinex sleeve).

Eight accompanying course booklets in different colours;
PT 501 Study Guide
Experiment Book
An Introduction to the Microprocessor
The Choice of Microprocessor
Designing Products Incorporating a Microprocessor
Aids to Developing Products Incorporating a Microprocessor
Some Financial Implications of Using a Microprocessor
Some Personnel Implications of Using a Microprocessor
Copy of introductory letter sent to student taking part in the course is also included.

Box is worn but other items are in good condition.

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