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1976- May- Byte, "A Date with KIM"Tags
Magazine, ByteDescription
The May 1976 issue of Byte magazine featured an article titled “A Date with KIM,” which introduced the KIM-1 microcomputer. The KIM-1, designed by Chuck Peddle and produced by MOS Technology, was a significant development in the personal computing revolution. It was a single-board computer that came with a hexadecimal keypad, LED display for data and address visualization, and was one of the first to be affordable to the hobbyist market1.
The article discussed the specifications of the KIM-1, such as its 6502 microprocessor, 1K of RAM, and the ability to connect to a TTY machine. It would have also covered the potential applications for this microcomputer and its impact on the computing industry, making it a pivotal piece for enthusiasts and early adopters of the personal computing movement1.
The KIM-1 was particularly notable for its role in the development of early software, including one of the first microcomputer games, MicroChess. “A Date with KIM” would have provided readers with an in-depth look at this groundbreaking device and its capabilities
