Logix 0-600 Electronic Computer Toy, 1973
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Young people interested in computer programming could develop their ability to effectively use, understand, and manage technology by practicing on this computer toy. It had a rudimentary system of snap-in components designed to replicate a real computer. Toys like this one help foster understanding of how computers work -- a useful skill in an increasingly computerized world.
Young people interested in computer programming could develop their ability to effectively use, understand, and manage technology by practicing on this computer toy. It had a rudimentary system of snap-in components designed to replicate a real computer. Toys like this one help foster understanding of how computers work -- a useful skill in an increasingly computerized world.
Artifact
Educational toy
Date Made
1973
Keywords
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2019.136.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Bruno and Cecilia Walczak.
Material
Plastic
Wire
Paper (Fiber product)
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 12.625 in
Width: 24.25 in
Length: 4.5 in
Inscriptions
on top of computer: Logix - Kosmos on foam of packaging: MADE IN CANADA / Logix on front, back, and proper right of packaging: LOGIX 0-600 ELECTRONIC COMPUTER on proper left side of packaging: STYLE No. 0-600 / Made by / LOGIX ENTERPRISES / MONTREAL, CANADA / MALONE, NEW YORK / Under exclusive licence from FRANKH'SCHE VERLAG / STUTTGART WEST GERMANY / (C) 1973 MADE IN CANADA / LOGIX 0-600 ELECTRONIC / COMPUTER on top of packaging: LOGIX / 0-600 / ELECTRONIC / COMPUTER / A WORKING MODEL OF THE REAL THING / 50 FASCINATING PROGRAMS / CONTAINS ALL NECESSAR PARTS: OVER 370 COMPONENTS INCLUDING A FULLY ILLUSTRATED 112 PAGE INSTRUCTION BOOK, PROGRAMMES INCLUDE: / PLAYING GAMES AGAINST AN OPPONENT MATCHING WITS AGAINST THE COMPUTER PREDICTING THE WEATHER MATHEMATICAL CALCULATIONS SOLVING MYSTERIES LAWS OF SETS CYBERNETICS TRANSLATIONS AIRLINE BOOKING COMPUTERIZED TELEPHONE CALL ROUTING COMPUTERIZED CHESS DIAGNOSING ILLNESS MUSIC / A COMPLETE COURSE IN COMPUTERS-LEARN HOW TO WRITE YOUR OWN PROGRAMS. / 'SNAP' ASSEMBLY AND PROGRAMMING-NO SOLDERING / A FUN FILLED SCIENCE KIT, FOR ANYONE FROM 12 TO ADULT. / REQUIRES 3 'C' CELLS / NOT INCLUDED / Logix-Kosmos
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