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Acorn System 3

A picture of Acorn System 3

SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL
Type:8-bit hobby computer
CPU:MOS 6502 @ 1 MHz
Operating system(s):Basic
Memory:ROM: 4 KB (Expandable with additional 4 KB)
RAM: 8 KB (Expandable)
Power supply:
Current drain / power consumption:
Dimensions (W*H*D):483*134*? mm (19*5.28*?")
Weight:? Kg (? lb)




I/O
Keyboard:External
Graphics: Acorn VDU: MC6845 CRT controller + SAA5050 text generator
40*25 characters
Teletext standard
Audio:No
Storage: Floppy disk drive, 100 KB
External I/O ports:
Keyboard:   ?
RGB out:   DIN
Video out:   BNC (Composite)
Other:




MISCELLANEOUS
Manufactured:England, 1982-198x (Discontinued)
Additional info: The basic System 3 consisted of a CPU board, a memory board, a
video board, a floppy disk controller board and a floppy disk drive, all
mounted in a 19 inch Eurocard rack.

The CPU board was the same as in System 1.
Related documents:
Modifications and fixes:
Notable "ham" software:
Reviews:
Some options / Accessories:
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A picture of Acorn System keyboard
System keyboard, used on System 2, 3, 4 and 5