Early
Electronic
Calculator		 Novus 6010 "International Computer" Calculator

Manufacturer: Novus
Model: 6010 "International Computer"
Year: 1975
Form: Pocket
Functions: Basic four, %, square root, memory, metric/imperial conversions
Number of Digits: 8
Display Type: LED
Logic Technology: LSI
IC Complement:National Semi. MM5764N
National Semi. DS/DM8864
Batteries: 9V
Power Connector:9 VDC, + tip, sub-mini audio
Tech. Data Level: 1

Canada made the transition from Imperial measures to Metric in the 1970's. All sorts of conversion aids were produced: tables, 'slide rules', and a few specialised electronic calculators such as this model.

The Novus (made by Philips) brand calculators suffer from poor quality displays which tend to lose segments, as can be seen in several digits of this unit.

- Unit Log -

Serial Number: 1012552
Year of Manufacture: 1975 (ICs stamped with 524 and 523.)
Accessories: With non-original power adapter (GMP model AD-742).
Date of Receipt: 04 Apr 2005
Source: Spring cleanup junk pile.
State upon Receipt: Wet from rain but otherwise good physical condition. Non-functional.

Date: 05 Apr 2005
Procedure: Cleaned.

Date: 05 Apr 2005
Symptoms: Display 'echoes' the POC zero into other digits with decreasing brightness. Keyboard entries do not function.
Solution: Keyboard dismantled (melted pegs popped) to get at contact membrane so as to dry it out. Reassembled by re-melting remainder of pegs with shaped soldering iron tip.


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