The SAGE computers were the largest ever built, and I worked on one at
the very end of its service life. Here are some bits and pieces from
the AN/FSQ-7 (SAGE) computer.
Timex Sinclair 1000 computer, with 16Kb RAM module, power supply and
video switch. Program cassettes are "States and Capitals",
"Super Math", "The Flight Simulator", "Manufacturing Control" and
"Frogger". I haven't had a chance to test it.
Xerox 1740 daisywheel printer, similar to the Diablo 630. I have
extra print wheels, an extra platen and a tractor feed for it, as well
as a dozen new ribbons. It powers up and prints the test pattern and
works online, although the ribbon drive motor stalls occasionally.
Video and printing terminals, monitors, and a HP 9872B Graphics Plotter.
IBM pluggable unit, as used in the model 604 Electronic Calculating
Punch. This module is based on a 5844 twin triode tube, which is a
computer rated version of the 6J6. This particular module is wired
as a dual inverter (IN-13). The CE Manual
for the 604 is on Bitsavers.
