Apple I Microcomputer Power Supply

Description:

The Apple I power supply consists of two batteries, each mounted in a metal frame on a wooden board. They connect to a cord, a switch, and a fuse attached through a board on the front.

Associated with this object are 2015.0001.01 (the microcomputer), 2015.0001.01.1 (a cassette interface), 2015.0001.01.3 (a keyboard) , and 2015.0001.02 (monitor with cable).

Date Made: 1976

Co-Founder Of Apple Inc.: Jobs, SteveWozniak, Steve

Location: Currently not on view

See more items in: Medicine and Science: Computers, Computers & Business Machines

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Credit Line: Acquired in part through a generous donation from Malon D. Mimms, Jr. as well as gifts from Paul Neely, Steven Fink, and Dorothy Lemelson

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 2015.0001.01.2Catalog Number: 2015.0001.01.2Accession Number: 2015.0001

Object Name: microcomputer power supply

Physical Description: wood (base and side material)metal (battery supports, circuitry material)rubber (cord cover material)plastic (connectors material)Measurements: overall: 7.2 cm x 18 cm x 5.1 cm; 2 27/32 in x 7 3/32 in x 2 in

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b2-151e-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1692124

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