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THE VIS DEVELOPER WORKSTATION

The VIS was based on Microsoft Modular Windows, and therefore the Dev Workstation was also a Windows PC. Check out more info below.

COMPUTER

The recommended computer system was the Tandy 3000NL.

DEV - AUDIO

The Gryphon Audio Card would be used in the Dev workstation. The audio card is Adlib-Gold compatible.

DEV - GRAPHICS

The Composite/S-Video Graphics Card to be used in the Dev Workstation

DEV - STORAGE

For storage (such as save game data) the VIS used a non-volatile serial access RAM from Dallas Semiconductor. This is the Dev workstation PCB.

SAVE-IT CARD

This is the actual memory card, dubbed the "SAVE-IT" card.

DEV - IR RECEIVER

This is the IR Receiver Card for the Dev Workstation. The VIS can use wired or wireless (IR) controllers.

DEV - SERIAL LOADER

The Serial Loader Card would go inside the VIS to allow the Developer to "push code" from the Workstation to the VIS for testing & troubleshooting.

VIS MODEM

This modem card was an option for the VIS and provided 2400bps data and 4800bps (send-only) fax capability. The VMI Training System used this feature to connect each day to their servers and download any new content for the Prudential Learning System trainees.


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