Expander 1

 

 

The Expander 1 unit was an interface that allowed the VideoBrain to connect to cassette recorders, printers, and modems, similar to the Atari 850 interface.  The Expander 1 two sets of audio ports for playback and recording, and two RS-232 ports on the back for connecting a printer and the Expander 2 Acoustic Modem.  All in all, the Expander 1 is a useful little unit.

Several VideoBrain programs made use of the Expander 1, including APL/S, Money Minder, Timeshare, and Information Manager.  The unit interfaced with the VideoBrain via a plug in the back of the unit.  It is unknown how many Expander 1 units were produced, but the two that have surfaced have incredibly low serial numbers (29 and 73!).

 

Specifications

CPU: 3870 single chip microprocessor
Memory: 2K ROM


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