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SWTPC 6800 Computer System microcomputer developed by the Southwest Technical Products Corporation. The SWTPC 6800 microcomputer measures 15.25˝ x 7˝ x 15.5˝, features a black mesh metal frame, a reset and power button to the front, and a power cord to the rear. Introduced in 1975, the SWTPC 6800 was one of the first microcomputers based around the Motorola 6800, from which it gets its name. The SWTPC 6800 was also one of the first alternative microcomputers to the S-100-based Altair 8800 and its clones. Unlike most companies of the era, SWTPC chose not to use the Intel/Zilog 8080/Z80 architecture and S-100 bus. Instead, the company opted for Motorola processors (6800, 6809, etc.) and designed their own very popular SS-50 bus; by 1978, there were a dozen SS-50 board suppliers and several compatible SS-50 computers. The consignor notes that the SWTPC 6800 has been tested to be in working order; RR Auction has not confirmed the functionality of the computer, which is in fine cosmetic condition, with some light wear and scuffs.
Included with the SWTPC 6800 is a SWTPC AC-30 Cassette Interface, 12.75˝ x 2.75˝ x 11˝; the computer’s original yellow vinyl “System Documentation Notebook,” which has been repaired with duct tape and is loaded with assembly instructions, guides, and schematics for SWTPC products; three cassette tapes “marked 8K Basic”; softcover books entitled ‘Scelbi’s Galaxy Game for the ‘6800’’ and ‘Scelbi ‘6800’ Software Gourmet Guide & Cook Book’; and additional manuals and guides related to the Motorola 6800.
