IBM 1092

From: John Allain <allain_at_panix.com>
Date: Fri Jul 30 20:01:44 2004

> I've recently heard of an archaic IBM device...a 10 x 15
> array of switches, essentially a Big Keyboard, with
> customisable plastic overlay 'keycaps'.

I have a device like this, taken from IIRC an NCR device ca. 1960.
It is definitely a keyboard and it contains a matrix of something like
(3x8=)24 by 24 switches, and it is coded, perhaps BCD. Underneath it
is all hand strung wires. I can dust it off and send photographs if
you're interested.

> BTW, I'm *still* engaged in a probably-hopeless search for
> a ...console to use with my 1800.

1401 I've heard of. What's an 1800?

John A.
Received on Fri Jul 30 2004 - 20:01:44 BST