AIM 65

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The AIM 65 was the successor of the KIM 1. In contrast to the primitive calculator keyboard and the display, the AIM 65 has an ASCII keyboard and a twenty-character 16-segment LED-display that can also display alphanumeric characters. Additionally, there is a small thermal paper printer, which was otherwise used in electronic desktop calculators.

The computer board was delivered along with a separate keyboard that connectes via a flat ribbon cable to the mainboard. At first, the user had to provide a box and a power supply by himself, just like with the Apple 1. Later on, Rockwell sold an ugly plastic case with the AIM 65 that also didn't contain a power supply.

Display

A larger view of the 16-segment display of the AIM 65. Many characters have a little strange appearance. As you see, not the 8K Microsoft BASIC interpreter is active but the likewise available FORTH interpreter.