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Acorn System 1 (A.k.a. Acorn Microcomputer)

A picture of Acorn System 1 (A.k.a. Acorn Microcomputer)

SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL
Type:8-bit hobby computer
CPU:Rockwell R6502P @ 1 MHz
Operating system(s):System monitor
Memory:ROM: 512 Bytes
RAM: 1 KB (SRAM)
Power supply:7-35 VDC
Current drain / power consumption:Less than 400 mA
Dimensions (W*H*D):Two stacked 160*100 mm (6.3*3.94") boards
Weight:? g (? oz)




I/O
Keyboard:Built-in 25 key hex keypad
Graphics:Built-in 9 digit, 7 segment LED display (Only 8 digits were used)
Audio:No
Storage:External tape recorder (CUTS, 300 bd)
External I/O ports:
Expansion bus:   64-pin connector
Tape I/O:   Solder pads
Other:




MISCELLANEOUS
Manufactured:England, 1979-19xx (Discontinued)
Additional info: This was Acorn's first commercial computer, built
on two Eurocard-standard circuit boards.
Related documents: User manual with errata (3 MB)
Technical manual (255 KB)
Schematic diagrams (62 KB)
Modifications and fixes:
Notable "ham" software:
Reviews:
Some options / Accessories:
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