Summary
The Science Toolkit master module provides hardware and software to turn an Apple II computer into a research lab enabling measurements to be made of temperature, light, time and other phenomena.
The Science Toolkit provided the means of making various physical measurements and is a very early example of the use of computers for making measurements and doing calculations with those measurements. It was widely used in education, and similar systems have become indispensable tools in education and industry (2007).
Part of a representative collection of hardware, software, trade literature and promotional material that documents the history of the Apple company, and its contribution to, and impact on the computer industry and society.
Physical Description
Science Toolkit, Master module by Broderbund Software consisting of User's Manual & Experiment Guide Science Toolkit interface box Thermistor probe Photocell probe 5.25 inch floppy disk
More Information
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Collection Names
The Apple Company Collection, Internet Macintosh User Group (iMug) Collection
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Barrie Heard, 22 Nov 2006
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Manufacturer
Brøderbund Software, United States of America, 1985
Brøderbund Software was an American maker of computer games, educational software and The Print Shop productivity tools. It was best known as the original creator and publisher of the popular Carmen Sandiego games. The company was founded in Eugene, Oregon, but moved to San Rafael, California, and later to Novato, California. Brøderbund was purchased by The Learning Company in 1998. -
Inscriptions
Inscription on box: Science Toolkit, Master module turn an Apple II computer into a sophisticated research lab. Use authentic equipment and software instruments to unlock the mysteries of the world around you. By Scott Shumway & Lauren Elliott Broderbund Software 17 Paul Drive San Rafael CA 94903-2101
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Box Dimensions
235 mm (Length), 180 mm (Width), 50 mm (Height)
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References
[Link 1] (accessed 13 August 2008)
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Keywords
Communications, Computer Software, Computers, Computing, Data Collection Systems, Environmental Monitoring, Volumetric Measures
