The Gemini Galaxy range of computers were of "all British" origin, being manufactured by Gemini Microcomputers Ltd., Amersham, Bucks.
Also called the 'Multiboard Microsystem', the Galaxy systems were built around the 80-BUS, specifically designed for the Z80 microprocessor. They had two Z80A processors, one acting as the CPU and the other running the 'programmable' video card (Called the IVC).
The video card memory was composed of: 2 KB Monitor ROM (SIMON), 2KB User workspace RAM (it was capable of holding user routines), 2 KB Screen RAM, 2KB character generator ROM, 2KB character generator RAM (programmable fonts). Numerous cards were available, like IEEE488 interface card, SASI floppy drive controller or colour graphics card.
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To Peter Harding: I would be very interested in the keyboard. I am trying to preserve what I can and have assembled a small collection of Galaxy parts. I am missing the keyboard you mention.
To Peter Harding: I would be very interested in the keyboard. I am trying to preserve what I can and have assembled a small collection of Galaxy parts. I am missing the keyboard you mention.
I have a Galaxy 1 keyboard (without numeric pad) which I bought with a job lot of other computer stuff at an auction some 30 odd years ago. It has a 15 pin D connector which I presume was used before keyboard connectors were standardised across manufacturers. Is it something you would like?
Tuesday 4th August 2020
Peter Harding (Southampton, UK)
NAME
GALAXY
MANUFACTURER
Gemini
TYPE
Professional Computer
ORIGIN
United Kingdom
YEAR
1983
KEYBOARD
Full stroke keyboard with numeric keypad
CPU
Zilog Z80A
CO-PROCESSOR
second Zilog Z80A running the 'programmable' video card (Called the IVC).
