The first computer I owned was also a SWTPC 6800 in 1977. Buiilt the computer, TV typewriter, cassette interface, paper tape reader and even the keyboard. I have built most of the computers I use since that time. Latest is an AMD64 workstation.

First computer I programmed was a decimal computer - IBM 1620. Very interesting machine, and got me hooked on computer programming as a living. Even though I eventually graduated with a BSEE.

Mike