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Micro-KIM Users Manual
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The KIM-1 which stands for Keyboard Input Monitor was a small single-board computer designed by MOS
technologies in 1975 as a development board for their new 6502 processor. The board was originally designed
(by Chuck Peddle creator of the 6502) to be used by engineers as a development board. The KIM-1 was so well
priced at $245 that it attracted more than just engineers; it attracted a whole new growing group of hobbyists
eager to own their own computer.
Figure 1: MOS Technology KIM-1 Advertisement