The SYM-1 is a single board "trainer" computer produced by Synertek Systems in 1975. It was designed by Ray Holt . [ citation needed ] Originally called the VIM-1 (Versatile Input Monitor), that name was later changed to SYM-1.

The KIM-1 and the Sym-1 were more microcontrollers, much like what the Raspberry Pi is today. The KIM-1 and Sym-1 were actually designed to showcase chips from their respective manufacturers, MOS Technologies and Synertek.

Dallas' SYM-1 Pages - Dallas Shell has one of the largest sites about the SYM-1. His pages include photographs, descriptions, and schematics of his many modifications and expansion projects. Don's SYM-1 Pages - Don Buska describes the evolution of his SYM-1 system with photos and descriptions.

The Synertek SYM-1 was a versatile and sophisticated single board computer, allowing for development of further more powerful microcomputer based systems. At the time it was a direct competitor of the more popular and established KIM-1 system.

The SYM-1 SBC, designed by Ray Holt and Manny Lomas, after Microcomputer Associates when they became Synertek Systems. Originally called VIM-1, this was a 6502 SBC meant to be a better KIM-1. The design shared the same application connector, so it was possible to produce expansions (the ASK family as Robert Tripp of The Computerist called it).

The Synertek SYM Model 1 computer is "one of the most versatile and sophisticated single-board computers available", "an ideal introduction to the expanding world of microprocessor technology as well as a powerful development tool for design of microcomputer-based systems."

The SYM-1 was a single board computer. It had a hexadecimal display and a hex keypad for programs and data entry. It was originally called the VIM-1 until MOS Technology objected to the name.

In 1978, Synertek Systems released a 6502-based single board computer/evaluation kit called the SYM-1, a derivative of MOS Technology/Commodore Semiconductor Group’s KIM-1. Synertek’s semiconductor fabrication plant in Santa Clara, California operated from 1974 to 1985.

The SYM-1 is a single-board computer originally developed as a 6502 microprocessor evaluation board. The SYM-1 is an enhanced clone of the official MOS KIM-1 evaluation board, adding true RS232 and other improvements.

Nov 4, 2011 · The SYM-1 was what is referred to as a Single Board Computer (SBC) where-in everything to make it operational was all located on one single printed circuit board (PCB). Naturally things like disk storage, full QWERTY keyboards, power supplies and the video monitor were not part of the SBC.