Computer Museum Appeals For BBC Micro Experts to Help Mend Its Collection

A computer museum is appealing for people who can help it to maintain its collection of vintage BBC Micro computers.

The National Museum Of Computing (TNMOC) has a collection of around 80 of the retro machines, some of which are in display cases, with the rest forming an interactive display for visitors.

The computers are also used for students to experience coding computer games using the no-frills BBC Basic language.

The 8-bit BBC Micro was first launched in 1981 by Acorn Computers and was designed for use in the classroom, giving many children their first go at using a computer.

With a distinctive beige chassis along with a black and orange keyboard, the computer is a design classic

More than 1.4 million BBC Micros were sold before it was discontinued in 1994.

Despite some of the machines being over 30 years old, they are relatively easy to repair as they were built with very few custom-made parts. Where needed, volunteers at the museum use spares from broken or faulty machines.

People with the necessary skills can get in touch with the museum through its website.