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Just Curious - teenix - 09-17-2024 12:16 AM
Hi all,
If anyone knows, just curious what this device does for the 97. It looks like it is a Scientec Calculator Interface.
cheers
Tony
RE: Just Curious - Steve Simpkin - 09-17-2024 01:23 AM
I am not sure but it may be related to the HP-97S model.
https://www.hpmuseum.org/hp97s.htm
RE: Just Curious - Sylvain Cote - 09-17-2024 02:40 AM
(09-17-2024 01:23 AM)Steve Simpkin Wrote: I am not sure but it may be related to the HP-97S model.Yep! It is a 97S, but I have no clue as to what the connected device does.
RE: Just Curious - teenix - 09-17-2024 02:58 AM
Oh I see, it looks like the device allows the 97 pictured to be used like a 97S.
The rear cable is likely soldered to the bus expansion connector on the CPU board.
cheers
Tony
RE: Just Curious - Thomas Klemm - 09-17-2024 03:24 AM
Related: Enhance your HP-97 -- Add a Clock and More
RE: Just Curious - rprosperi - 09-17-2024 12:13 PM
I disagree, it's not a true 97S - note that the label on it says "97" and not "97S", so it's more likely some kind of DIY (back then called home-built) equivalent of a 97S, that brings a bunch of internal signals out into the box which has a connector of the back to connect to... whatever.
It's been listed for a few weeks with a steadily declining price, and although I am curious about it, I'm not $200+ curious, as it looks like it's had a tough life and would need much TLC to get it fully working only then to have no idea how to check the interface.
RE: Just Curious - John Garza (3665) - 09-17-2024 01:27 PM
I believe the manufacturer is still in business.
Maybe they would have some documentation?
-J
RE: Just Curious - HP-Collection - 09-17-2024 03:09 PM
Let's find out what this interface is...
I just bought the unit and will keep you updated.
Matthias
RE: Just Curious - Dave Frederickson - 09-17-2024 06:01 PM
(09-17-2024 03:09 PM)HP-Collection Wrote: Let's find out what this interface is...
From the photos, its a Model 202 Calculator Interface from Scientech in Boulder, Colorado.
They're open 'til 4 PM.
RE: Just Curious - Ren - 09-17-2024 06:59 PM
[quote='Dave Frederickson' pid='191837' dateline='1726596109
From the photos, its a Model 202 Calculator Interface from Scientech in Boulder, Colorado.
They're open 'til 4 PM.
[/quote]
I guess being that they are in Boulder, they want to be out of the office by 4:20!
B^)