Matel Intellivision Keyboard Component

Manufacturer: Mattel
Introduced: 1979, as a kit
Released: 1981
Name: Keyboard Component
Part of: Intellivision

Codename: "Blue Whale" or the "Intelliputer

Keyboard Component itself had own cpu, memory, and stuff:

6502 CPU, 16K × 10-bit DRAM, 40×24 text overlay, tape-drive, microphone input, two expansion ports


Mattel Intellivision itself used variant of CP1600, called CP1610.
The CP1600 is a 16-bit microprocessor created in a partnership between General Instrument and Honeywell, introduced in February 1975.[1][2] It is one of the first single-chip 16-bit processors. The overall design bears a strong resemblance to the PDP-11.




Manufacturer: Mattel
Name: Entertainment Computer System (ECS)

Midway through 1981, Richard Chang's Design & Development group began work on the Basic Discovery System (BDS).
Renamed Lucky (from LUCKI: Low User-Cost Keyboard Interface),

Presented fall 1982
Released: January 1983 at CES in LA.

49-key keyboard


Initially white, later there was also black model.


Connected via Computer Adaptor, using dual DB9 connector.

When booted, it will show "Copr @ 1982 Mattel"