From slide rules to Douglas Hartree's differential analyser and Ferranti's early computers, these objects trace the development of calculating and computing technology.
Computing & Data Processing
c1965
Ferranti Ltd computer tape spooler, type A11B made in around 1965. Has a socket for a three pin plug attachment, and has three legs attached to a base plate. Also has tape and spool still attached.
2007
Harmonix Rock Band prototype material, 2007. A guitar and drumset from the Rock Band videogame. These objects were the first ever prototype instruments produced to test the game control mechanic before mass-production.
IME - 86 electronic calculating machine
1983
Binatone TV Master Mk6 computer game with two hand controls.
1984
Cassette, ‘Toshiba Home Computer HX-10 Sample Program’, published by Toshiba Corporation, Japan, 1984
The Tandata Td1400 Prestel Terminal used to access the Nottingham Building Societies (NBS) Home Banking Service, 1983.
1972
Belling-Lee Radio Frequency Interference Filter. Type L1422. Cable with possiblly an adoptor head is attached to the object, though not shown in the photo.
Monitor and keyboard for 48K minicomputer, made by Infoton Inc., Burlington, Massachusetts, USA, c. 1972.
1993
Hard disk drive, 120MB, 2.5 inch internal SCSI. Manufactured by IBM for Apple Computer Inc. c1993
c. 1982
User guide, 'Beginner's Basic' and various magazines, Texas Instruments Incorporated and unknown, United States, c. 1982
1996-2003
two hand-held controllers for Nintendo 64 games console, manufactured by the Nintendo Company Limited, Japan, 1996-2003
Nintendo 64 games console, manufactured by the Nintendo Company Limited, Japan, 1996-2003. Model number NUS-001. Serial number NUP14514244
2 paper folders formerly belonging to Charles Babbage containing cut-outs of gearwheels, cams etc. in thin card. One folder marked "Models" the other marked "Models of rejected contrivances"
2002-2004
Mouse for iMac G4 computer, Apple Inc.
1974
Electronic Pocket Calculator by Santek model ST-108 (8 digit / four function )
c. 1985
Microcomputer, Sinclair Spectrum Clone (black) Keyboard with Russian characters with documentation c1985
Ferranti Computer Systems Ltd Argus 200 valve computer plug board, used at ICI Ltd Fleetwood.
1986-1988
Ferranti computer PC31 with a removable stand
1975-1980
Audio cassette recorder by Tandy, 1975-80.
1999
Google Corkboard Server, made by King Star Computers Inc, California, United States, 1999
1977
Commodore Vic 20 computer, c. 1977, with associated tapes and computer game USB cards.
Numerical Control
Canon 161 Electronic calculator
2007-2010
Controller for Sony PlayStation 3, manufactured by Sony, China, 2007-2010
1985
Gold plated BBC micro with two 1mbyte disc drives, made by Acorn Computers Limited, Cambridge, England, 1985. The system arrived with a standard Philips monitor and an Acorn JP101 printer, plus a number of related user guides, manuals and other instructive material (both printed and on disc).
1980-1990
White Sinclair Spectrum Clone with Russian characters, unknown maker, Russia, 1980-1990
c. 1946
Experimental model used in design of magnetic-drum store
2013
3D printed Loop light, by Assa Ashuach, London, United Kingdom, 2013
C. 1870
Operation punch cards for Analytical Engine, nos. 1 - 22
Variable punch cards for Analytical Engine, nos. 1 - 118, about 1870
2017
Papers relating to ICON Bike Light made by See.Sense in Northern Ireland, 2017. Papers consist of an instruction manual for ICON Bike Light and See.Sense business card.
1977-
Keyboard used with Nascom computer
1996
Graphic Icon Organiser, electronic organizer AM-080D with box, by Oregon Scientific, 1996
Sinclair Executive Electronic Pocket Calculator (cutaway for exhibition)
1987
Video game cassette, ‘Judo Uthimata’, published for MSX, by Martech Games Ltd., England, 1987
1962
Printed circuit boards and components from the Orion I Computer, manufactured by Ferranti Ltd. c.1962 including:- 4 pcb's from the Diode Matrix Address for the Drum, 2 pcb's from Drum Read Amplifier 1 Control Logic pcb (see file 1007/74/24 + Inv. No.1981-1801)
Video game cassette, ‘Microbe’, published for BBC Model B computer, by Virgin Games, England, 1983
Video game cassette, ‘The Magnificent 7’, games compilation featuring seven video games, published for Spectrum 48K/128K, by Ocean Software Ltd., England, 1987
1986
Video game cassette, ‘Squeakaliser’, published for BBC Micro and Electron computer, by Bug-Byte, England, 1986
"Competition-Pro" joystick for a Commodore Vic 20 computer.
Kaypro II Portable Computer System
Electronic Pocket Calculator by Hewlett-Packard model HP-55, 1974.
2006
Sony Playstation 2 Buzz controller sold in bundle with Sony Playstation and Buzz Game. 2006, Buzz controller allows users to play a quiz show type game with the controllers being used for quick fire question answering.
Mannequin for WREX (Wilmington Robotic Exoskeleton), by Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children, Delaware, United States, 2013
c1985
Supervision 760 computer monitor made by Taxan of Japan in about 1985.
c.1980
Printer, model 4002P, by Commodore, c.1980.
MTS780 slave tape drive from ICL S3L mainframe computer, 1985.
2014
Sony 'SmartBand' wearable fitness band with built in sensors and computing capabilities for measuring fitness metrics, made by Sony, China, 2014
2012
Xperia Z2 tablet computer, manufactured by Sony, China, 2012 Consists of: Tablet computer (/1), bluetooth keypad (/2).
1990-1999
Onyx Reality Engine 2, computer graphics processor, made by Silicon Graphics Inc, California, United States, 1990-1999
