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Ohio Scientific (OSI) Challenger 1P (C1P) 1980 Working with Original Manuals!

Ohio Scientific (OSI) Challenger 1P (C1P) 1980 Working with Original Manuals!

Ohio Scientific Challenger 1P S/N 9823. This computer was manufactured during 1980, as various internal components are dated 08-10-79, 8-14-79, and 8-19-80. The system boots normally into the system monitor and, after pressing break, displays the D/C/W/M prompt. The system has been upgraded with additional memory and displays 22,783 bytes free. The rare internal disk controller board and interface cable have also been installed.

External 5.25" floppy drive included (untested):

A period correct 5.25" diskette drive suitable for use with the Ohio Scientific Challenger 1P is included. The diskette drive was made by MPI | Micro Peripherals Inc., Model B51, S/N 072278, Mfg. Date Aug 80. The drive is untested and is mounted in a modern external drive enclosure with a power supply and fan. The diskette drive is not connected to the power supply, has not been tested, and is provided "as-is" due to age.

The following original 5.25" diskette media is included:

OS-65D V3.1 (WITH A/E + EM) C 1 P 80-0061, dated Sep 12 80, marked "orig"
OS-65D V3.1 (WITH A/E + EM) C 1 P 80-0061, dated Sep 12 80
PICO DOS V1.1 DEMO 80-0092, dated Aug 5 80

The following original documentation is included:

Unpacking and Assembly Instructions (undated)
OS-65D V3.0 User's Manual Preliminary Copy October 1978
User's Guide OS-65D V3.0 Disk Operating System (undated)
The Challenger 1P Technical Report August 1978
The Challenger Character Graphics Reference Manual August 1978
The 8K Basic-In-ROM Reference Manual September 1978
Ohio Scientific 6500 Assembler/Editor User's Manual 1978
Ohio Scientific Retail Price List November 1978
Ohio Scientific Retail Price List March 1979

"GT" Modification for 600 Board (Marked "Done June 19, 1980 working!")
Video Mod 32 (undated, Copyright Progressive Computing)
Instructions to Add an RS-232C Interface to Your Ohio Scientific Challenger 1P or Superboard II Computer

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