Just Curious

[teenix]

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

[Steve Simpkin]

I am not sure but it may be related to the HP-97S model.
https://www.hpmuseum.org/hp97s.htm

[Sylvain Cote]

(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.

[teenix]

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

[Thomas Klemm]

Related: Enhance your HP-97 -- Add a Clock and More

[rprosperi]

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.

[John Garza (3665)]

I believe the manufacturer is still in business.
Maybe they would have some documentation?

-J

[HP-Collection]

Let's find out what this interface is...
I just bought the unit and will keep you updated.

Matthias

[Dave Frederickson]

(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.

[Ren]

[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^)