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I, like every other high student I know, own a [http://education.ti.com/educationportal/sites/US/productDetail/us_ti83p.html Texas Instruments 83 Plus] graphing calculator.  However, it is quite bulky and expensive.  I would rather not transport it around.  Plus I might forget to bring it home one night or it might get lost, stolen, or damaged on the way home.  It's nice to have a backup.  That is why I set out to get my calculator to work on my computer.  I know your computer comes with a calculator, but it doesn't do graphing.  You could look on the Internet for one, but you might not know how to use it.  Plus why learn something again, your teacher already taught you how your TI works.  Plus if you program, it is easier to type the computer.  Hey, you could even type in class notes on your computer, transfer them to your calculator, and use them in class.  (Note: Not recommended for use during exams)
 
I, like every other high student I know, own a [http://education.ti.com/educationportal/sites/US/productDetail/us_ti83p.html Texas Instruments 83 Plus] graphing calculator.  However, it is quite bulky and expensive.  I would rather not transport it around.  Plus I might forget to bring it home one night or it might get lost, stolen, or damaged on the way home.  It's nice to have a backup.  That is why I set out to get my calculator to work on my computer.  I know your computer comes with a calculator, but it doesn't do graphing.  You could look on the Internet for one, but you might not know how to use it.  Plus why learn something again, your teacher already taught you how your TI works.  Plus if you program, it is easier to type the computer.  Hey, you could even type in class notes on your computer, transfer them to your calculator, and use them in class.  (Note: Not recommended for use during exams)
  
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So I set out one day during my summer vacation to try and find out how to do it.  First thing you need is a cable linking your computer and calculator.  About 5 years ago almost all of the cables were the [[wp:Serial_cable|serial type]].  The problem was that [[wp:USB|USB]], a new way of connecting components was invented and quickly became popular.  Nowadays every computer comes with several USB ports, but few new computers come with serial ports anymore.  Texas Instruments now sells almost exclusively the [http://education.ti.com/educationportal/sites/US/productDetail/us_ti_connectivity_kit.html TI Connectivity Kit] with a silver USB to calculator mini-jack cable called the "TI-GraphLink USB (silver)."  In fact, the more expensive cousin of the TI-83 Plus, the [http://education.ti.com/educationportal/sites/US/productDetail/us_ti84pse.html TI-84 Plus and TI-84 Plus Silver Edition] come with the USB cord included.
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==Cables==
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So I set out one day during my summer vacation to try and find out how to do it.  First thing you need is a cable linking your computer and calculator.  About 5 years ago almost all of the cables were of the [[wp:Serial_cable|serial type]].  The problem was that [[wp:USB|USB]], a new way of connecting components was invented and quickly became popular.  Nowadays every computer comes with several USB ports, but few new computers come with serial ports anymore.  Texas Instruments now sells almost exclusively the [http://education.ti.com/educationportal/sites/US/productDetail/us_ti_connectivity_kit.html TI Connectivity Kit] with a silver USB to calculator mini-jack cable called the "TI-GraphLink USB (silver)."  In fact, the more expensive cousin of the TI-83 Plus, the [http://education.ti.com/educationportal/sites/US/productDetail/us_ti84pse.html TI-84 Plus and TI-84 Plus Silver Edition] come with the USB cord included.  That means there is nothing more to buy.
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[http://education.ti.com/educationportal/sites/US/productDetail/us_ti_connectivity_kit.html?subid=3&topid=45 (More information on choosing cables)]
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==Failed Efforts==
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==Software==
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The next thing you will need to do is to download and install the needed software.
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*[http://education.ti.com/educationportal/sites/US/productDetail/us_ti_connect.html TI-Connect] - This comes with you TI cable/calculator.  Install this from your CD or download it from TI's site.  (Make sure you install '''before''' you connect the USBcable.  This program lets transfer files between your calculator and computer, as well as update the OS and take and load screenshots.  It also contains the TI GraphLink USB drivers.
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*[http://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/373/37341.html rom8x] - This is THE program that lets you extract the ROM from your calculator.

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I, like every other high student I know, own a Texas Instruments 83 Plus graphing calculator. However, it is quite bulky and expensive. I would rather not transport it around. Plus I might forget to bring it home one night or it might get lost, stolen, or damaged on the way home. It's nice to have a backup. That is why I set out to get my calculator to work on my computer. I know your computer comes with a calculator, but it doesn't do graphing. You could look on the Internet for one, but you might not know how to use it. Plus why learn something again, your teacher already taught you how your TI works. Plus if you program, it is easier to type the computer. Hey, you could even type in class notes on your computer, transfer them to your calculator, and use them in class. (Note: Not recommended for use during exams)

Cables

So I set out one day during my summer vacation to try and find out how to do it. First thing you need is a cable linking your computer and calculator. About 5 years ago almost all of the cables were of the serial type. The problem was that USB, a new way of connecting components was invented and quickly became popular. Nowadays every computer comes with several USB ports, but few new computers come with serial ports anymore. Texas Instruments now sells almost exclusively the TI Connectivity Kit with a silver USB to calculator mini-jack cable called the "TI-GraphLink USB (silver)." In fact, the more expensive cousin of the TI-83 Plus, the TI-84 Plus and TI-84 Plus Silver Edition come with the USB cord included. That means there is nothing more to buy. (More information on choosing cables)

Failed Efforts

Software

The next thing you will need to do is to download and install the needed software.

  • TI-Connect - This comes with you TI cable/calculator. Install this from your CD or download it from TI's site. (Make sure you install before you connect the USBcable. This program lets transfer files between your calculator and computer, as well as update the OS and take and load screenshots. It also contains the TI GraphLink USB drivers.
  • rom8x - This is THE program that lets you extract the ROM from your calculator.
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