Joystick [QuickShot I]

Object detail

Accession number

2017.57

Maker

Spectravideo International

Production period

1980s

Description

The world's first ergonomic joystick: Spectravideo Quickshot I (model number: 318-101) plastic, black with a two red fire/contact buttons - one the top of the control stick and the other on the base. Attached is a plastic coated lead with a black plastic control port connection. “SPECTRAVIDEO” is moulded into the base of the stick. The joystick moves in four directions. Four suction cup feet attached to base. Also on base “SPECTRAVIDEO / MADE IN / HONG KONG / MODEL 318-101 / PAT.PENDING / Q.C. / PASSED / SPECTRAVIDEO / INTERNATIONAL / LTD”.

Marks

SPECTRAVIDEO Embossed
SPECTRAVIDEO / MADE IN / HONG KONG / MODEL 318-101 / PAT.PENDING / Q.C. / PASSED / SPECTRAVIDEO / INTERNATIONAL / LTD Embossed

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Synthetic/Plastic
Organic/Vegetal/Plant Extract/Latex/Rubber
Processed Material/Metal

Credit Line

Spectravideo International. 1982-1985. Joystick [QuickShot I], 2017.57. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Device, Input Joystick Tools & Equipment for Communication Data Processing T&E Peripherals

Production place

Hong Kong East Asia Asia

Collection type

Computing and Digital Technology

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