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* Please add [[Category:Needs manual]]
* [[Media:070-2210-00.pdf|Tektronix 4956 Operator's Manual]]
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The '''Tektronix 4956''' is graphics input tablet compatible with the [[4000-Series_Terminals|4000 Series]], [[4010-Series_Terminals|4010 Series]], [[4023]] terminals and the [[4050]] computer. A small controller box connects the tablet/stylus/cursor combination to a terminal or computer.  
The '''Tektronix 4956''' is graphics input tablet compatible with the [[4000-Series_Terminals|4000 Series]], [[4010-Series_Terminals|4010 Series]], [[4023]] terminals and the [[4050-series computers]]. A small controller box connects the tablet/stylus/cursor combination to a terminal or computer.  The 4956 appears to have been OEMed from Summagraphics.


The model number 4956 is used for 2 different size tablets, 20" x 20" and 36" x 48" (Option 33).  
The model number 4956 is used for 2 different size tablets, 20" x 20" and 36" x 48" (Option 33).  
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Input is made with either a wired 4 button cursor or stylus.  
Input is made with either a wired 4 button cursor or stylus.  


*Resolution: 0.004 in (0.1 mm)
* Resolution: 0.004 in (0.1 mm)
*Accuracy: ± 0.004 in (0.1 mm)
* Accuracy: ± 0.004 in (0.1 mm)


===Parts===
===Parts===
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==Pictures==
==Pictures==
<gallery>
<gallery>
Tek 4956 1.jpeg
Tek 4956 2.jpeg
Tek_495X-tablet_series.jpg
Tek_495X-tablet_series.jpg
</gallery>
</gallery>


[[Category:Computer peripherals]]
[[Category:Computer peripherals]]

Latest revision as of 05:18, 15 February 2024

Tektronix 4956
Graphics input tablet
4956 Graphics input tablet

Produced from (?) to (?)

Manuals
(All manuals in PDF format unless noted otherwise)
Manuals – Specifications – Links – Pictures

The Tektronix 4956 is graphics input tablet compatible with the 4000 Series, 4010 Series, 4023 terminals and the 4050-series computers. A small controller box connects the tablet/stylus/cursor combination to a terminal or computer. The 4956 appears to have been OEMed from Summagraphics.

The model number 4956 is used for 2 different size tablets, 20" x 20" and 36" x 48" (Option 33).

Input is made with either a wired 4 button cursor or stylus.

  • Resolution: 0.004 in (0.1 mm)
  • Accuracy: ± 0.004 in (0.1 mm)

Parts

Pictures