The author shares their personal experience of programming a KIM-1, an old machine released in 1976. They describe the process of programming it using a hex keypad or a terminal connected to an actual Teletype. The author highlights the KIM-1’s capabilities, such as interface options for paper-tape readers/punches and cassettes for program storage. They mention owning a KIM-1, along with other machines that hold significance in their personal computing history. The author provides details about the packaging, serial number, and date codes of the KIM-1, as well as the manuals and warranty that came with it. Overall, the content shares the author’s fondness for the KIM-1 and its role in their computing journey.
https://blog.jgc.org/2023/11/my-1976-kim-1.html