The Manual Data Readout, along with the Manual Data Keyboard, was the way that Gemini astronauts communicated with the Gemini on-board computer. Designed by IBM, the array of numerical readouts along the top of the device displayed memory address locations when the "read out" button was pressed. It also displayed the values of addresses and data that were sent to the computer when the "enter" key was pressed. A power switch turned the device on, and a "clear" button cleared the display.
Donated by McDonnell Douglas to the Museum in 1972.
Display Status
This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Country of Origin
United States of America
Type
INSTRUMENTS-Computers, General Purpose
Manufacturer
IBM Corporation
Dimensions
3-D (Overall): 15.9 × 12.7 × 8.3cm (6 1/4 × 5 × 3 1/4 in.)
Materials
Non-Magnetics Metals
Ferrous Alloy
Plastics
Paint
Ink
Adhesive Sticker
Inventory Number
A19721014000
Credit Line
Gift of the McDonnel Douglas Corporation
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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