[A83] Re: Beginner confused?


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[A83] Re: Beginner confused?




Do you know any other programming languages?  BASIC is a good place to 
start, TI-BASIC is fairly easy, and all of the commands are right there in 
the calculator manual.  TI-BASIC was my first programming language.  I 
don't really like assembly as much as I do C (because I'm  lazy), so since 
i got an 89 recently, I've been trying to learn a little 
calculator-specific C stuff.  TIGCC is a good C or assembly environment for 
the 89 (http://tigcc.ticalc.org/), and TI's Flash Studio is another nice 
utility.
For the 83, I use notepad (or any other text editor) and some DOS 
utilities.  This file: 
http://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/178/17866.html has a 
collection of tutorials and utilities for 83 plus development.  IonGuru has 
an error in the Ion Header though.  "$BB,6D" should be changed to "$BB,$6D" 
so that it is read as BB hexadecimal 6D hexadecimal instead of BB 
hexadecimal 6 decimal.
A good instant messenger is also a good tool, but you can get more help 
from more people via IRC (http://www.mirc.com/).  Mostly in #tcpa on EFNet.
My AOL instant messenger screen name is CWAdams04 if you have any questions 
I can help with.  (I'm no TI expert or veteran like a lot of the guys on 
this list though)
-Charlie Adams
>Hello to all,
>
>As a homebound handicapped and trying to learn the TI-83/89 I have become
>confused. I wanted to learn how to program these calculators but seeing
>so much on this group has me confused as to the software to use? I
>downloaded the SDK for them and so far have not had a chance to read them
>due to an illness this past month. What softwares will I need to
>read/study/review to accomplish this goal? I have been using TI's since
>the very first one in 1973 I believe. I have worn out three of them so
>far.
>
>Thank-you very much in advance with metta (lovingkindness),
>
>Wayne




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