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This box provides 8 digital outputs and 8 digital inputs. Inputs accept TTL level inputs. The outputs are at either 6v or 9v, switchable, at up to 500mA each.

This box was produced for use with BBC micros and Archimedes computers fitted with a user port interface.

Control Box page
BBC cable connectionsComtrol User Guide
Archimedes User Port GuideHouse Model Guide
CoCo+ Getting StartedCoCo+ Software
CoCo Manual

Custom software (Smart Move) was uploaded to the Smart Box and then programmed to control the inputs and outputs. In this way data loggers could be built for a range of applications.

PC User Guide   Serial Command Protocols   Analogue Socket pin-outs
Update letter   Smart Move for DOS   Serial lead pin-outs
Archimedes, Apple, BBC, Nimbus and PC User Guide courtesy of the RM/Nimbus Educational Archive

The Smart Box SB-01 page
 

The plotter drivers are either ROM-based or can be loaded from disk.

It uses standard felt-tipped plotter pens. The paper is held down on the plotter by strips of magnetic rubber.
 

Programs may be uploaded to or downloaded from a BBC micro through the User Port.

The PIP page is here.

The PIP instruction manual    The PIP song book
PIP customisation     Quick start guide

PIP software
PIP program editor software    Documentation   Key strip