1987.0487.021 Texas Instruments Collection Object
TI-MEC Calculator - 1976
TI number: S00214

The TI-MEC was an experimental TI design. It was the first effort at an educational calculator for young children. It was part of a 1976-7 program and led to the ABLE calculator.

The educational program was done in conjunction with the Lawrence Hall of Science at the University of California, Berkeley. The Calculator has only the C, 1, 0, + and = keys. It operated on batteries with a charger available.
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front view TI-MEC Calculator
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side view TI-MEC Calculator
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