Dragon 32 family computer, 1982-1985

Made:: 1982-1985 in Port Talbot

maker:: Dragon Data Limited

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Dragon 32 Family Computer, serial no. 067487DG, made by Dragon Data Limited, Port Talbot, 1982-1985. With AC power supply module, two joystick controllers and two user manuals.

Details

Category:: Computing & Data Processing

Object Number:: 1997-57

Materials:: plastic (unidentified), metal (unknown), electronic components and composites

Measurements:: overall: 97 mm x 322 mm x 376 mm, 2.1 kg

type:: personal computer

credit:: Donated by the University of Keele

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Dragon 32 family computer, 1982-1985

Dragon 32 Family Computer, serial no. 067487DG, made by Dragon Data Limited, Port Talbot, Wales, 1982-1985.

Measurements:: overall: 97 mm x 322 mm x 376 mm, 2.1 kg

Materials:: plastic (unidentified) , metal (unknown) , composites and electronic components

Object Number:: 1997-57/1

type:: personal computer

Dragon 32 family computer, 1982-1985

A/C power suppy module for Dragon 32 Family Computer, serial no. 067487DG, made by Dragon Data Limited, Port Talbot, 1982-1985.

Materials:: plastic (unidentified) , metal (unknown) and electornic components

Object Number:: 1997-57/2

type:: power supply

original packaging for Dragon 32 family computer, 1982-1985

Original packaging for Dragon 32 Family Computer, serial no. 067487DG, made by Dragon Data Limited, Port Talbot, 1982-1985.

Measurements:: overall: 150 mm x 485 mm x 430 mm,

Materials:: cardboard and polystyrene

Object Number:: 1997-57/3

type:: packaging

two joysticks used with Dragon 32 family computer, 1982-1985

Tow joysticks used with Dragon 32 Family Computer, made by Radio Shack, United States, 1982-1985.

Materials:: plastic (unidentified) , metal (unknown) and electronic components

Object Number:: 1997-57/4

type:: joystick

three instruction manuals for Dragon 32 family computer, 1982-1985

Three instruction manuals for Dragon 32 Family Computer, various authors, 1982-1985. Comprising 'An Introduction to BASIC programming using the DRAGON' by Richard Wadman, 'The Dragon Trainer' by Brian Lloyd, and a copy of 'Dragon User: International Edition', the independent Dragon magazine