Difference between revisions of "83Plus:Software:usb8x/FAQ"
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| + | == User Questions == | ||
| + | === With which calculators is usb8x compatible? === | ||
| + | usb8x is compatible with the TI-84 Plus and TI-84 Plus Silver Edition calculators. It appears to work best with calculators that have Boot Code 1.02. We're working on improving compatibility with Boot Code 1.00. | ||
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| + | === With which USB devices is usb8x compatible? === | ||
| + | Please check the [[../Supported Devices|Supported Devices]] page for details on device compatibility. | ||
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| + | === How do I connect USB devices to my calculator? === | ||
| + | The TI-84 calculators have a mini-USB port. This means you can connect devices that have a mini-B plug, such as [http://www.vernier.com/easy/easytemp.html Vernier EasyTempâ„¢], without any adapter. To connect devices with a standard A or B USB plug (i.e. almost all other USB peripherals), you need to buy an adapter. The [http://www.goldxproducts.com/showproduct.asp?pid=GXQU GoldX Quick Connect] adapter cable is available in many stores, and this [https://serialio.com//store/product_info.php?cPath=54_61&products_id=141 SERIALiO cable] will also work. | ||
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| + | === How do I use usb8x? === | ||
| + | usb8x is a driver and doesn't let you "do" anything by itself. You need to download a program that uses usb8x, such as msd8x or USBTools for usb8x to be useful. | ||
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| + | == Developer Questions == | ||
Revision as of 14:23, 9 September 2006
If you have a question not answered here, please feel free to ask it on the Discussion Page.
Contents
User Questions
With which calculators is usb8x compatible?
usb8x is compatible with the TI-84 Plus and TI-84 Plus Silver Edition calculators. It appears to work best with calculators that have Boot Code 1.02. We're working on improving compatibility with Boot Code 1.00.
With which USB devices is usb8x compatible?
Please check the [[../Supported Devices|Supported Devices]] page for details on device compatibility.
How do I connect USB devices to my calculator?
The TI-84 calculators have a mini-USB port. This means you can connect devices that have a mini-B plug, such as Vernier EasyTempâ„¢, without any adapter. To connect devices with a standard A or B USB plug (i.e. almost all other USB peripherals), you need to buy an adapter. The GoldX Quick Connect adapter cable is available in many stores, and this SERIALiO cable will also work.
How do I use usb8x?
usb8x is a driver and doesn't let you "do" anything by itself. You need to download a program that uses usb8x, such as msd8x or USBTools for usb8x to be useful.
