Digicomp computer

Preston Manufacturing Limited

1960s

Mechanical digital computer and manuals, educational model, Digicomp Computer, plastic / paper, made by Preston Manufacturing Limited, Ontario, Canada, 1960s

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A red and yellow plastic mechanical computer model with multiple levels of rods and small red components. The model is shown from a side-front perspective against a white background. Mechanical digital computer and manuals, educational model, Digicomp Computer, plastic, made by Preston Manufacturing Limited, Ontario, Canada, 1960s Made from red and yellow plastic sheeting. Interconnected sheets are linked through wires. 2 sets of 5 manuals, including "Instructions", and "Detailed Programming". A display panel is available. Plastic bag containing spare parts This object is part of a collection relating to the history and development of calculating devices assembled by Assoc Professor Allan Bromley of Sydney University, comprising mathematical instruments, slide-rules, mechanical and electronic calculators, electr