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| Launched By | MOS Technology |
| Additional Brands | Commodore |
| Type | 8-bit Microcomputer |
| Launch | 1976 |
| Discontinued | 1981 |
The KIM-1 (KIM stood for Keyboard Input Monitor) was a single-board microcomputer based on the MOS 6502, designed by Chuck Peddle. MOS Technology was soon acquired by calculator manufacturer, Commodore, and began work on KIM-1's successor, the Commodore PET.
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Tech Specs and further details
| Name | MOS KIM-1 |
|---|---|
| Origin | United States |
| Processor | MOS 6502 |
| Developed by | Chuck Peddle |
| Memory | 1KB RAM |
| Display Output | 6-digit L.E.D Display |
| Display Size (digits) | 6 |
| Storage | Paper Tape, Cassette |
| Input | Hex Keypad with 23 keys, plus on/off Single-Step Switch |
| Cost | $245 (USA, launch) |