TI-83 Calculator
Conversion
Have you ever stumbled across a Gamestop, found some NES games, and wished you had the rarity guide handy on you? I have heard your cries loud and clear, and came to a simplistic solution: convert the popular list to be viewable on TI graphing calculators.
"What's the technical side of this project, then?" You gotta get the prog into your calculator's memory! This is what you need:
- 1 TI-83/+ link cable
- TI-83/+ software available @
I GOT THE HOOK-UP!
Connect and tighten the TI link cable to the COM port behind the computer's tower.
Attach the other end of the link cable to the bottom port of the TI 83 calculator. Turn the calculator on.
Transferring files
Download the appropriate TI software and install. Next download the below files:
Start TI-GRAPH, located in the program files directory, and open up the .83P files.
From the link tab, choose 'Send To' and 'RAM'.
A new window will pop up, asking for files to be added. Choose NES0.83P from the list, hit 'Add', and 'OK'.
You now have part 1 of 4, NES rarity guide on your own TI! Uber nerdiness, dude.
Using the list
Find prgm NES1F from the program list. (press PRM for list) ERR:SYNTAX should appear. Not to worry, push 2 or choose 'Goto' option to view the list.
BOOM! There it is, the #-F of the guide. Scroll down to see all of the games. (You *should* probably know the game's title to begin with, or you'll be searching for some time.)
Archiving and Loading the other Parts
The TI's memory is limited, but thanks to archiving, you can fit all four parts of the guide at once in the calculator.
In the software 'Link' tab, choose 'Send to' - 'Archive'. This will store the files in the calculator's excess or "storage" memory to free up its working RAM. To view archived and unarchived files...
Push the 2nd key and then the + sign to get into the Memory menu. Choose 2 option (Mem Mgmt/Del...), and on the next screen, 1 option - 'All'.
Every stored program and file is listed here. To archive, or store it out of the RAM's memory, choose the file and press 'Enter'. An asterix symbolizes the file is now in archive and cannot be used until taken off storage. To unarchive, press 'Enter' again.
-all pictures for use on NES Player only
-ticalc.org for more programs/games
-Mike Etler's orignal rarity list
