IBM 1092

From: Mike Ross <mross666_at_hotmail.com>
Date: Fri Jul 30 15:13:45 2004

I've recently heard of an archaic IBM device, the 1092 Densely Coded Matrix
- a 10 x 15 array of switches, essentially a Big Keyboard, with customisable
plastic overlay 'keycaps'.

Could be used for input on 60's systems - 1410, my 1800, probably S/360 too.
Originally developed at the University of Missouri, for control of CNC-type
cloth cutting machines in garment trade.

Anyone got one? Seen one? Anecdotes of them?

BTW, I'm *still* engaged in a probably-hopeless search for a 1052 or 1816
(heavy-duty 1052) console to use with my 1800, in the increasingly-unlikely
event that anyone here can point me towards one...

Mike
http://www.corestore.org
Received on Fri Jul 30 2004 - 15:13:45 BST

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