A corridor microcomputer for physics demonstrations
L D Firth · Physics Education · 1984
Since January 1983 the Physics Department at Paisley College of Technology has been operating a 'computer games station' in a corridor, with unrestricted access. The programs that have so far been run are all interactive graphics programs designed to illustrate important physical concepts and also to have some games or fun content. Brief descriptions of these programs are given below. The microcomputer is a Sinclair XZ81 with 16K RAM and a durable extension keyboard. The total cost of parts, including a black and white television set, time switches, etc, was around Pounds 190. The equipment is installed in an unused laboratory door, with space beside the screen for instructions to be displayed.