Re: LZ:83 ASM


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Re: LZ:83 ASM



list-zshell@lists.ticalc.org wrote:
> 
> > Make it so that you can have an assembly program loaded at the same
> > address all the time. When the user ran it, the calc would rearrange the
> > memory so the start of the program was there. Would make things a LOT
> > easier somtimes. If for some reason the calc couldnt put the program at
> > the address, the program wouldnt run, or maybe it would be up to the
> > program to run or not (via setting A or something)
> this is what the ti-83 does.
> 
> > Make a reset button, which would reset the calc (via the !RESET pin).
> > When the calc was reset, it would start all over, but the memory wouldnt
> > be cleared.
> 
> > Maybe put a connector in there directly on the bus (data, address, read,
> > write, mem/io, etc), with a punch out connector. It would say
> > explicitally on it that if you open this up, the warranty is void and you
> > can seriosly screw up your calculator. This would allow people who want
> > to make some kind of device to interface with the calc directly wired
> > into it instead of having to deal with the link port. For example, you
> > could attach an eprom and put programs that wouldnt need to be changed on
> > it (something like a Z80 assembler, etc).
> I think asking for hardwaer chanegs is pushing it (remember hardware
> costs a LOT more than software)
> >


Well, its worth a shot. :)


--Steve


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