Digi-Comp 1 Toy Computer

Description:

In the mid-1960s, most children had never seen an electronic computer. However, they had heard stories of the power of these giant instruments and knew that they were associated with space flight. This toy brought the mathematical principles of the digital computer into the home. The manual describes several problems that could be set up, including a basic check out of whether the device was functioning properly, counting down from 7 to 1 in binary, logical riddles, and the game of NIM. There is a special piece that can be used to represent the logical operation "or." The toy was made by E.S.R., Inc. of Orange and Montclair, New Jersey. It sold for about $5.00.

Date Made: 1965Date Received: 1977

Maker: E.S.R., Incorporated

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States: New Jersey, Montclair

Subject: EducationToysGames

Subject:

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Credit Line: Gift of John Garver

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1978.0067.59Catalog Number: 1978.0067.59Accession Number: 1978.0067

Object Name: puzzle

Physical Description: plastic (overall material)paper (overall material)metal (overall material)Measurements: overall: 4.3 cm x 47 cm x 33 cm; 1 11/16 in x 18 1/2 in x 13 in

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746aa-4524-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_694610

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