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Powering up a module from the IBM 604: an electronic calculator from 1948
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Adafruit Industries Blog
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June 11, 2026, 3:21 p.m.
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IBM
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Vintage Computing
History of Computing
IBM 604
vintage hardware
electronic calculators
Summary
In this blog post, Ken Shirriff explores the historical significance and hardware of the IBM 604 electronic calculator from 1948, illustrating the shift from electromechanical systems to early computers in a compelling narrative.
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