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On the website, we provide dedicated sections covering the replacement and refurbishment of old Ni-Cd rechargeable battery packs (such as BP1, BP1A, BP6, BP7, BP8, and BP9). These sections show modern and visually transparent solutions for safely operating vintage calculators without damaging them.

Launched in the early 1980s, the TI-99/4A was the first true 16-bit home computer aimed at the mass market, based on the powerful TMS9900 microprocessor. It is renowned for its extensive library of game cartridges and software, as well as for its sturdy aluminum and plastic construction.

Our website features various modern projects and modules designed for the TI-99/4A, created to expand its capabilities and make it easier to use with modern technology. These include hardware expansions, interface modules, and projects developed by enthusiasts to keep this historic home computer active and useful today.

Yes. Although Texas Instruments products are at the heart of the museum project, the website also documents other historic consoles, home computers, and microcomputers that contributed to the history of consumer electronics and computing. These include systems from other manufacturers and platforms that are of particular historical and technological interest.

The collection is currently available primarily through the online museum and website. A permanent physical exhibition space is planned in the city of Rieti. Any opportunities to see selected pieces of the collection in person, including exhibitions, events, or special displays, will be announced on the website.