12 Jan
2017
12 Jan
'17
12:55 p.m.
Perhaps its for some kind of switch matrix for programming analog computers. EAI were big
into analog and hybrid computers...
Dave
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From: cctalk [mailto:cctalk-bounces at classiccmp.org] On Behalf Of Cory
Heisterkamp
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Subject: Re: What's the rarest or most unusual computer-related item do you
own?
Given the topic, I have this rather *unique* punch card reader, if you want to
call it that. It is marked EAI but that's where the trail turns cold.
Perhaps used as a microcode source? All holes are read simultaneously via
individual switches. If someone has seen one before, please speak up. -C
http://www.radar58.com/reader/IMG_2894.jpg
http://www.radar58.com/reader/IMG_2895.jpg
http://www.radar58.com/reader/IMG_2896.jpg
http://www.radar58.com/reader/IMG_2897.jpg
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