Complete Control
Written on June 29th, 2026 by Tech Ads
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Complete
omplete Control System
Intel developed the world’s first single
-hip microcomputer. IMSAI has built the
system to put it to work. Instantly!
Presenting the IMSAI Single Board
ontrol Computer. A complete program-
mable computer and hardware control
system on an 84” x 10” board.
Just plug in the power source (a 5V
power supply or a 6V battery will do), and
jou can be controlling your home
nvironment today!
he Chip Designed for Control
Intel designed the 8048/8748 single chip
microcomputer with one thought in mind.
omplete control. Everything you need is
here: CPU, RAM, IK ROM/EROM, I/O,
imer/counter, interrupts ... the works.
e Board That Implements It Instantly
here’s a 24 pad hexadecimal keyboard
and 9-digit LED hex display already on
oard. So you can start controlling the
-offeepot and the sprinklers the minute you
get the IMSAI home. Without adding
anything but the connecting wires.
You can run almost any peripheral
vailable. Not to mention the kids’ electric
rain. The IMSAI Control Computer is
4 cae
troducing IMSAI 8048 Single Board Control Computer.
RS232 compatible. There are 12 quasi-
bidirectional I/O lines with handshaking,
and 14 more regular I/O lines, 5 heavy duty
relays, and Teletype and audio cassette
interfaces. All on one board.
There’s already an extra 1K of RAM on
board, plus sockets for another IK of
RAM and 2K of ROM/EROM. Still need
more memory? The IMSAI 8048 allows
expansion up to 64K of RAM off board.
Ultimately, the only limit to this system
is your imagination.
Now, that’s control.
For instant control, use the coupon provided.
Control.
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GENTLEMEN:
I want instant control!
[_] Send ROM Computer Kit $249*
[_] Send EROM Computer Kit $399
[_] Send assembled ROM Computer $299*
[_] Send assembled EROM Computer $499
[-] Send 5V power supply $99
*June delivery.
Check/MO enclosed. Amt. $__
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[_] Send more information.
Name
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City —
State/Zip
IMS
IMSAI Manufacturing Corporation
14860 Wicks Blvd.
San Leandro, CA 94577
(415) 483-2093
TWX 910-366-7287
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‘Complete Control’
IMSAI 8048 Control Computer was an early home/small business single board microcomputer first released in 1977. Based on an Intel 8048 processor, it shipped with up to 2KB of onboard RAM and a limited number of IO options.
The Internet Archive holds copies of the IMSAI 8048 Control Computer’s Catalogue, System Manual, Schematics, and User Manual.
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