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Could my TI 89 or TI 83 + crunch number?

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RemyCanad

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I have been doing a bit of programming on my TI 89 and I am wondering if there is a way to run a distributed project on a calculator. Of course you woul have to manualy send the finished work units but thats ok. Also I am just about to implement a new setup so that my calc runs off of the AC in my dorm... So batteries dont matter.

 
We get this question every few months around the DC forum. Usually, we reply that it's not worth it, since your TI89 processor only runs about 16 MHz, and it would drain batteries like crazy. Even assuming there were a client compiled for it.

But this time, since you've got the AC setup, you could try running ECCp as a novelty. You'd need a C compiler for the calculator, which I believe exists, and enough knowledge of the source code to get it to work. You'd have to compile for "unknown" platform, though you might want to take the time to find your CPU's multiply instruction. And if you're feeling really adventurous, you might try rewriting the assembly routines in your CPU's assembly code. Though personally I wouldn't bother.

Have fun! Oh, and if you're just looking to crunch WUs on the machine that's your desktop scientific calculator, I'd suggest getting an HP48 emulator from hpcalc.org. 😛
 
Haha, I still remember modifing my TI 85 to hold a 1 meg simm stick 😀 Man that was a while ago. I think I still have it somewhere.
 
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