Re: 83 vs. 85/6 Parallel (part 2)
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Re: 83 vs. 85/6 Parallel (part 2)
Ryan Avery wrote:
>
> Well, since I'm the only one around here with a link (and I plan to keep
> it that way...), everyone is giving me their calculators in order to get
> programs off of the internet.
>
> To sum it up: My Parallel link works perfectly with my 83, but it does
> not work with the 85 or the 86
>
> Details:
> -I have tried using CAL, LinkTI, TI-Link, etc. They all seem to have the
> same problem
> -The problem seems to be in the calculator. The link tests out fine, and
> the calculator displays all of the basic symptoms of using a link:
> -When you plug it in, the calc freezes for a second and then returns
to
> normal operations
> -When you tell it to transfer a file from the computer to the
> calculator, the calculator seems like it is in a state of waiting. It
> just seems like the calculator is waiting for something.
>
> -On the computer, in CAL, the transfer light just stays on, as if IT is
> waiting for something.
> -When I tell the CAL to get a screen dump from the calculator, CAL acts
> like it is waiting for something, and the calculator acts like it is in
> a state of sending something (but isn't).
>
> I hope someone followed this, and might know what I'm talking about.
>
> BTW: Yes, I have all 6 pins on the parallel link connected to ground.
> Also, these problems happen both when I'm trying to transfer to an 85
> and an 86.
>
> My friends are getting quite mad after I keep bringing their calculators
> to them with no added programs...
>
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Are we still keeping this one going???
JTK
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