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Title: TI graphing Calculator interface
Post by: USSEnterprise on June 01, 2007, 03:01:05 pm
Does anyone know of a site that shows how to interface TI graphing calcs, such as the TI-89, to motors, sensors, etc through its USB port? I know a company called Norland makes such a circuit board, but for $50. I think I could do it for cheaper. Any links?
Title: Re: TI graphing Calculator interface
Post by: ChadTower on June 01, 2007, 03:04:51 pm

Try this. (http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=31379.0;attach=9494;image)
Title: Re: TI graphing Calculator interface
Post by: USSEnterprise on June 01, 2007, 03:14:37 pm
I saw something like that at a trek convention once...
Title: Re: TI graphing Calculator interface
Post by: ChadTower on June 01, 2007, 03:17:06 pm

It puts a lot of stress on the motors and is hard on the senses. 
Title: Re: TI graphing Calculator interface
Post by: shardian on June 01, 2007, 03:21:08 pm
Why exactly do you want to use a TI 89 to control robotics? It would seem there are much better/less expensive solutions out there. Just curious.
Title: Re: TI graphing Calculator interface
Post by: lanman31337 on June 01, 2007, 04:04:11 pm
He said he wanted something to control motors n'at, not the gag reflex.
Title: Re: TI graphing Calculator interface
Post by: ChadTower on June 01, 2007, 04:05:52 pm

Yeah, but he'd make more money teaching people how to suppress their gag reflexes. 
Title: Re: TI graphing Calculator interface
Post by: USSEnterprise on June 01, 2007, 07:41:11 pm
Why exactly do you want to use a TI 89 to control robotics? It would seem there are much better/less expensive solutions out there. Just curious.
I already have an 89, but this isn't really for robotics. I just want to make up something that I can control various things with. Using TI BASIC, it is possible, provided you have the proper interface.
Title: Re: TI graphing Calculator interface
Post by: shorthair on June 01, 2007, 09:07:53 pm
Hey, no sexual references outside of PnR!
Title: Re: TI graphing Calculator interface
Post by: shardian on June 01, 2007, 11:58:17 pm
If you are going to do this, at least get the pc interface kit so you can type out your progs on a regular pc. ;D
Title: Re: TI graphing Calculator interface
Post by: USSEnterprise on June 03, 2007, 04:49:45 pm
I already have it. Punching in any kind of text on that keyboard is a major PITA.