If the KIM-1 seems to work properly, i.e. all the keypad switches are in working
order and legible, and the display works OK, $100 wouldn't be too much, provided
it's clean and complete with doc's. If not, well ... If you plan to use it a
lot, I'd recommend installing an external keypad and perhaps a larger display,
to preserve the existing keypad, and your eyes, respectively. If you look back
in the archive about 6 months or so, there was considerable discussion about the
keypad and display. The KIM-1 is an interesting device because it was cooked up
as a demo environment for the MOS-Technology line of LSI's, yet became quite
popular in the computer hobbyist community. I see no real reason for that, but
it was a BIG seller.
Dick
----- Original Message -----
From: "Pete Turnbull" <pete_at_dunnington.u-net.com>
To: <classiccmp_at_classiccmp.org>
Sent: Monday, July 02, 2001 11:19 AM
Subject: KIM-1
> I've just been offered a KIM-1 by a friend, and I'd like to give him
> something for it. Does anyone have suggestions as to its value?
>
> It's a revision G board, with a date code of 1178 (well, I assume that's
> the date code) and has the Commodore and MOS logos in the top right, with a
> large "F" and a small "8" stamped in black ink under the "KIM-1" name. It
> has all black plastic chips (not any white ceramic like some early ones),
> and the RAM chips are NEC 2102's rather than MOS 6102's. It's been well
> used but was working last time anyone tried it.
>
> Don't yet know if there are any manuals -- though I've found copies on the
> 'net.
>
> --
> Pete Peter Turnbull
> Network Manager
> University of York
>
>
Received on Mon Jul 02 2001 - 16:43:15 BST