Another dive into forgotten technology - this is the Teleregister electro-mechanical display module from the 1950's. Still very good at doing what it does after 60 some years, reliable and simple. Why can't displays be this cool today? Enjoy!
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Fran, I worked as an engineer for the Teleregister Corporation AKA Bunker Ramo Corp in Stamford CT. In the nid 60s. Be happy to answer any questions you may have. Also, I like to comment that the numerical indicator you have was also used by the New Haven railroad, banking industry and a small installation in Denver Colorado for the United Airlines system.
It starts at 0😊
I now regret not buying one on Canal Street in the early 80s. It was kinda yucky and not kewl. Yet.
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So imagine a room with massive Teleregister displays busily working. I want to hear that sound!
Thanks Fran.
The only way these could be nicer would be if that rotating drum was positioned horizontally instead of vertically, kind of like those tape counters, as the tracking between digits would be much more harmonious…
Can only imagine how much one of those complete panels weighed, with hundreds of these modules
It seems like I seen something like this when I was a kid.
The first video of yours I watched was the one on the nimo tube and I’ve been hooked ever since.
Those would make a rather loud clock.
Your calculator brings back memories of when I had one .
My father worked for Teleregister in the 1950's through 1970's. He was a repairman for the "Big Board" at the NYSE and used to bring broken parts home for me and my brother to play with. We made up all kinds of stuff with these devices. So fun to see this video! Thanks.
I was browsing eBay because I was watching your display videos and I almost bought the exact listing on eBay
I had that calculator when i was in HS back in the late 70s
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I feel like i've seen these operating in a sign in an old movie.
Fran had me when she used the word RELUCTANCE.