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title: "A First Look at the TI-Nspire CX II"
date: 2019-04-12T08:59:00
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*Originally posted on my [old old old blog](https://artofproblemsolving.com/community/c726379h1820510_a_first_look_at_the_tinspire_cx_ii)*
The [url=https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/nspire]TI-Nspire CX II[/url] has been announced, and its a disappointment. While it does include a faster processor and an updated case and user interface, very little has changed since the release of the first Nspire CX eight years ago. Its basically the old CX with a new processor and OS in a new case. Much of the [url=https://education.ti.com/en/products/calculators/graphing-calculators/ti-nspire-cx-ii-cx-ii-cas/specifications]specifications page[/url] is just a direct copy and paste from the first model. Even worse, the RAM in this new model is 10 MB less than the original CX. While few users would need so much RAM, introducing a model with more RAM would have paved the way for more resource-intensive emulators. While TI could have spent eight years developing a new, innovative calculator, instead, they chose to upgrade a few features of the CX and package it in a new case. TI's monopoly on the graphing calculator market allows it to make innovations at a snail's pace while making huge profits. Overall, the TI-Nspire CX II is really just a modest upgrade of the CX.
[img]https://d33wubrfki0l68.cloudfront.net/a994470a77b5e75064a13a0aeba2aa4763a45fdd/7a3f7/img/ti-nspire-cxii-cxii-cas-side-by-side.jpg[/img]
[size=150][b]Specifications[/b][/size]
[img]https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-CSWeVz6fMnA/XLCVlzm3njI/AAAAAAAAC98/cNsyFpGJUc8q2IOk8q4mmPkPdcgR2lryACK8BGAs/s0/2019-04-12.png[/img]
Comments:
Different sources disagree about the screen size, the official announcement page gives it as 3.5", although its more likely to be 3.2”
90 MB storage memory: A downgrade from the CX
396 MHz processor speed: 2.5x faster than the CX, may go up to 500 MHz with overclocking
Performance benchmark: [url]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFq5rc-vCgs[/url] (Note that the TI-Nspire CX II-T is the European version)
[i]Sources: [url]https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/nspire[/url], [url]https://education.ti.com/en/products/calculators/graphing-calculators/ti-nspire-cx-ii-cx-ii-cas[/url][/i]

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title: "ChessCE!https://git.exozy.me/Ta180m/Calculators/src/branch/master"
date: 2018-12-05T17:07:00
draft: true
type: "post"
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*Originally posted on my [old old old blog](https://artofproblemsolving.com/community/c726379h1749455_chessce)*
Recently, chess has seen a resurgence in my school. But what if you want to play chess during math class? Well, ChessCE for your TI-84 Plus CE is the answer. In addition to playing against your friends, you can also play against ChessCE's own built-in AI, or even watch the AI play against itself! And of course, games can be saved and loaded. With ChessCE, will you beat your TI-84 at chess? Download [url=https://www.ticalc.org/pub/84plusce/asm/games/chessce.zip]ChessCE[/url], and may the best player win!
[img]https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/ss/872/87219.gif[/img][img]https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/ss/872/87201.gif[/img]
[b]Design: 10/10[/b]
Beautiful graphics!
[b]Functionality: 9/10[/b]
The AI provides a challenging opponent to play against
[b]Practicality: 9/10[/b]
Intuitive controls
[b]Performance: 9/10[/b]
Quite fast for a calculator
[b]Overall: 9/10[/b]
A great game for the TI-84 Plus CE!
[size=150][b]Installation[/b][/size]
(1) Download and install [url=https://artofproblemsolving.com/community/c726379h1726734_ti_connect_ce]TI Connect CE[/url] on your computer if you dont already have it
(2) Transfer these [url=https://github.com/CE-Programming/libraries/releases/download/v8.3/clibraries.zip]C libraries[/url] to your calculator using TI Connect CE
(3) Transfer the CHESSCE file in the zip folder to your calculator
(4) Now, select CHESSCE from the program menu and hit [enter]. If that doesn't work, you may need to first select the Asm( token in the catalog ([2nd] - [0]), then select CHESSCE. You should see a level pack select screen. Enjoy!
[code]Asm(prgmCHESSCE[/code]
[size=150][b]Controls[/b][/size]
[2nd/enter] - Select
[alpha] - Deselect
[clear] - Back
[del] - Exit
[i]Source: [url]https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/468/46800.html[/url][/i]

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title: "gpSP-Nspire: Gameboy Advance Emulator"
date: 2018-09-18T10:14:00
draft: true
type: "post"
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*Originally posted on my [old old old blog](https://artofproblemsolving.com/community/c726379h1709307_gpspnspire_gameboy_advance_emulator)*
Most people had thought Gameboy Advance emulation on the TI-Nspire would be too slow to be good. Well, gpSP-Nspire has proven them wrong! This emulator supports four screen scaling modes, flexible frameskip options, fully remappable controls, and various other customizable settings. In addition, there is limited support for quick saves, save states, and cheats. Download [url=https://www.ticalc.org/pub/nspire/asm/programs/gpspnspire.zip]gpSP-Nspire[/url], and never get bored in math class again!
[img]https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/ss/836/83658.gif[/img]
[b]Design: 9/10[/b]
Exceptional graphics
[b]Functionality: 8/10[/b]
Issues with game compatibility
[b]Practicality: 10/10[/b]
Various customizable settings
[b]Performance: 8/10[/b]
About as good as it gets on a calculator
[b]Overall: 9/10[/b]
Overall, this emulator is a must-have for your TI-Nspire. You'll find yourself impressing friends or spending hours enjoying Gameboy Advance games on your calculator.
[size=120][b]Installation[/b][/size]
(1) Install [url=https://artofproblemsolving.com/community/c726379h1708491_ndless_jailbreak_your_tinspire]Ndless[/url] on your calculator
(2) Send gpsp_launcher.tns, gpsp_resources.tns, and game_config.txt.tns, all in the same folder, to your calculator using the [url=https://artofproblemsolving.com/community/c726379h1708394_tinspire_computer_link]TI-Nspire Computer Link[/url]
(3) Download a [url=https://tiplanet.org/modules/archives/download.php?id=6623]Gameboy Advance BIOS[/url] and rename it to "gba_bios.bin.tns".
(4) Download GBA games [url=https://tiplanet.org/forum/archives_list.php?id=Jeux+Game+Boy+Advance+Nspire]here[/url]. If you can't find what you're looking for, try searching [url=https://www.google.com]Google[/url].
(5) Send the BIOS file to the same folder
(6) Send your GBA games to your calculator, which must be renamed with the ".gba.tns" file extension. Compressed ROMs are also supported, by sending a ROM to a zip folder and changing the zip folder's extension to ".zip.tns".
(7) Open gpsp_launcher.tns and navigate the file directory to run your games. Enjoy!
[size=120][b]Controls[/b][/size]
[b]File Directory and Menu Controls:[/b]
Move - [^] / [v] or [8] /[5]
Change Options - [<] / [>] or [4] / [6]
Select - [enter]
Back - [menu]
Move Up - [esc]
[b]Default Ingame Controls:[/b] (Fully Remappable)
D-pad Up - [^] or [8]
D-pad Down - [v] or [5]
D-pad Left - [<] or [4]
D-pad Right - [>] or [6]
A - [del]
B - [var]
Left Trigger - [scratch]
Right Trigger - [doc]
Start - [shift]
Select - [ctrl]
Menu - [menu]
Fast Forward - [F]
Load State - [L]
Save State - [S[size=1][/size]]
Save and Exit - [Q]
See [url=https://www.ticalc.org/cgi-bin/zipview?nspire/asm/programs/gpspnspire.zip;readme_nspire.txt]this file[/url] for more information regarding gpSP-Nspire.
[i]Source: [url]https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/449/44971.html[/url][/i]

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title: "Gravity Guy"
date: 2018-11-19T13:00:00
draft: true
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*Originally posted on my [old old old blog](https://artofproblemsolving.com/community/c726379h1740921_gravity_guy)*
Based on the, [i]2010 side scrolling platform game [url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gravity_Guy]here[/url] [/i], Gravity Guy is a must-have for your TI-Nspire! With the power of inverting gravity, you have the get Gravity Guy to the green portal at the end of each level. On the way, youll find different colored blocks, more different colored blocks, and more different colored blocks! Though the design is simple and the idea is elementary, this is a highly addicting game that's sure to glue your eyes to your calculator.
[img]https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/ss/833/83351.gif[/img]
[b]Design: 9/10[/b]
Simple UI.
[b]Functionality: 9/10[/b]
No power-ups or special levels; just plain and simple.
[b]Practicality: 10/10[/b]
Simple controls which are [b]very[/b] easy to use.
[b]Performance: 9.5/10[/b]
Smooth. However, it sometimes does stutter.
[b]Overall: 9/10[/b]
Why would you not get this?!
[size=120][b]Installation[/b][/size]
(1) Download and install [url=https://artofproblemsolving.com/community/c726379h1726734_ti_connect_ce]TI Connect CE[/url] on your computer if you dont already have it.
(2) Download [url=https://www.ticalc.org/pub/nspire/lua/games/gravityguy.zip]gravityguy.zip[/url]
(2) Unzip the folder and transfer the GravityGuy.tns file to your calculator using TI Connect CE.
(3) Now, select "GravityGuy" from your documents
(4) Use Arrow Keys to move to a level.
(5) Click Enter to select level
(6) Play!
[img]https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/ss/833/83352.gif[/img]
[size=120][b]Controls[/b][/size]
[ENTER/TAB] - Invert Gravity
[ARROWS] - Select a level in Level Menu
[1/2/3/4] - Browse the menus
[ENTER] - Play a level
[i]Source: [url]https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/447/44735.html[/url][/i]

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title: "Math Libraries: Expand your Nspire's Mathematical Capabilities"
date: 2019-04-12T08:22:00
draft: true
type: "post"
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*Originally posted on my [old old old blog](https://artofproblemsolving.com/community/c726379h1820492_math_libraries_expand_your_nspires_mathematical_capabilities)*
Feeling limited by your Nspire's mathematical capabilities? Wondering why your Nspire's missing important math (or programming) functions? Well, what you need is a math library! The TI-Nspire CX CAS comes with two libraries, linalgcas and numtheory, which add useful matrix and number theory operations, but can we do more? The attached zip file includes seven more libraries, offering tons of algebra, geometry, and list functions and operations!
[size=150][b]Installation[/b][/size]
1. Download and unzip the attached zip archive. (Or use this link: [url]https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1AVzjjOr3dLUhiQieQI5NG--QCESF2p7p?usp=sharing[/url])
2. Open [url=https://artofproblemsolving.com/community/c726379h1708394_tinspire_computer_link]TI -Nspire Computer Link[/url] and send the .tns files to your calculator
3. Move the files into the MyLib folder on your handheld.
4. Click [doc]-[6] to refresh libraries.
5. To access your newly installed math libraries, just open the catalog, (press the book button) then [6]. All the libraries should be listed below.

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title: "Ndless FAQ"
date: 2019-04-19T08:19:00
draft: true
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*Originally posted on my [old old old blog](https://artofproblemsolving.com/community/c726379h1824649_ndless_faq)*
[i]See [url]https://artofproblemsolving.com/community/c726379h1708491_ndless_jailbreak_your_tinspire[/url] for a full tutorial on installing Ndless, a TI-Nspire jailbreaking software.[/i]
[b]Q: Help! I tried installing Ndless, but my calculator restarted and the "Ndless installed!" thing in the top left didn't come![/b]
A: First check your OS to make sure you are installing the right version of Ndless. To check your operating system version, press [ON] - [5] - [4]. When you transfer the Ndless files to your calculator, make sure you send the correct files for your calculator's OS!
Also make sure that "ndless" is a top level folder.
[img]https://education.ti.com/html/webhelp/nspire/4.2/NAVHH/TI-NspireNavigatorHelp_EN/Content/_Images/M_Navigator_Setup/check-hh-status.png[/img]
[b]Q: Darn! I bricked my calculator while using Ndless! My parents will be so mad![/b]
A: You should first try restarting your calculator by pressing the restart button on the back. If that doesn't work, try reinstalling your calculator's OS using the [url=https://artofproblemsolving.com/community/c726379h1708394_tinspire_computer_link]TI-Nspire Computer Link[/url].
[b]Q: My calculator's feeling a bit slow. Should I get [url=https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/434/43428.html]Nover 3[/url]?[/b]
A: Get Nover 3 at your own risk. According to the readme.txt file:
[quote]NOTE THAT THIS PROGRAM IS DANGEROUS AND MIGHT PERMANENTLY BRICK YOUR CALCULATOR IS USED INCORRECTLY.
YOU SHOULD BACKUP ALL YOUR DATA BEFORE INSTALLING IT.
ACCORDING TO THE LICENCE, USING THIS PROGRAM DOES VOID YOUR WARRANTY TOO.
Use it wisely.[/quote]
[b]Q: Oh no! I accidentally corrupted my calculator's memory! What should I do?[/b]
A: This sounds like a job for the maintenance menu. To access the TI-Nspire CX's maintenance menu, first turn your calculator off. Then, press [DOC][EE][ENTER], and while holding these keys, use a pen to press the (Reset) button on the back of your calculator.
You will have then be given four choices:
- Cancel: This option makes no changes except to reboot the handheld. This is the safest option.
- Delete Operating System: If you choose this, you will have to install your OS again using the TI-Nspire Computer Link.
- Delete Document Folder contents: This is exactly like pressing (Reset) on the back of the calculator. All documents are deleted, but you don't need to reinstall your OS.
- Complete format: This is the most powerful reset available on the TI-Nspire. All documents are deleted and you will need to reinstall your OS.
[b]Q: Does Ndless void my warranty?[/b]
A: Yes. Be very careful with Ndless. It shouldn't be dangerous, but you can still corrupt your system memory or something. According to the [url=https://education.ti.com/en-ph/customer-support/warranty-and-service]TI-Nspire warranty[/url]:
[quote]This warranty is void if the product has been damaged by accident, unreasonable use, neglect, improper service, or other causes not arising from defects in material or workmanship.[/quote]
[b]Q: I don't want to risk it anymore! How do I uninstall Ndless?[/b]
A: Open the ndless_resources.tns file on your calculator. Your calculator should then reboot. If the green text in the corner of the home screen is gone, then Ndless should be uninstalled.
[b]Q: I reset my calculator, and for some reason, I don't see the green text anymore![/b]
A: Ndless has been uninstalls everytime you restart your calculator. You can reinstall it by opening the ndless_installer.tns file.

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title: "Ndless: Jailbreak Your TI-Nspire"
date: 2018-09-16T17:14:00
draft: true
type: "post"
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*Originally posted on my [old old old blog](https://artofproblemsolving.com/community/c726379h1708491_ndless_jailbreak_your_tinspire)*
[i]Note: This post will be referenced frequently in future posts.[/i]
Tired of the same old games on your TI-Nspire? Want additional functionality for your calculator, or to program in C or Python directly on your calculator? Well, Ndless is the perfect application for you!
[size=120][b]What is Ndless?[/b][/size]
Ndless is a jailbreaking application that enables your TI-Nspire calculator to run native programs, such as C, JavaScript, Python, and ARM assembly programs. In addition, Ndless will vastly expand your calculator's functionality, from PDF viewers
to Linux to [url=https://artofproblemsolving.com/community/c726379h1708328_gameboy_advance_emulation_for_the_tinspire]Gameboy Advance emulators[/url]. To see a complete list of Ndless Apps, visit [url]https://ndless-apps.org/[/url].
[size=120][b]Downloading Ndless[/b][/size]
[u][b]Before You Start[/b][/u]
If installed properly, Ndless should not damage your calculator. However, given the potential risks, it's recommended that you back up your calculator's files.
Also, you will need to download the [url=https://artofproblemsolving.com/community/c726379h1708394_tinspire_computer_link]TI-Nspire Computer Link[/url] software to transfer files to your calculator.
[u][b]Check Your OS[/b][/u]
To check your operating system version, press [ON] - [5] - [4]. When you transfer the Ndless files to your calculator, make sure you send the correct files for your calculator's OS!
[img]https://education.ti.com/html/webhelp/nspire/4.2/NAVHH/TI-NspireNavigatorHelp_EN/Content/_Images/M_Navigator_Setup/check-hh-status.png[/img]
[u][b]Preparation[/b][/u]
1. Download [url=https://tiplanet.org/modules/archives/download.php?id=44445]Ndless[/url] and extract the archived content.
2. On your calculator, create a top-level folder called “ndless”.
3. In this folder, transfer the ndless_resources.tns file and the ndless_installer_X.X.X.tns file for your OS from the extracted archive to your calculator using the TI-Nspire Computer Link.
[i]Note: You can also transfer the ndless.cfg.tns file to handle extensions association.[/i]
[img]https://i.imgur.com/tDCdsZn.jpg[/img]
[u][b]Installation[/b][/u]
Now open the ndless_installer_X.X.X.tns file. You may be prompted to press [Ctrl] - [W] to complete the installation. After about 30 seconds, a message should be displayed in the top left corner of the home screen. You have now successfully installed Ndless!
[img]https://i.imgur.com/6CL5Wv0.png[/img]
Feel free to leave a comment if you experience any problems!
[i]Note: To uninstall Ndless, open the ndless_resources.tns file or reboot your calculator.[/i]
[i]Source: [url]http://ndless.me/[/url][/i]

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title: "New Blog Coming Soon!"
date: 2020-01-22T14:14:00
draft: true
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*Originally posted on my [old old old blog](https://artofproblemsolving.com/community/c726379h1991259_new_blog_coming_soon)*
It's been 5000 visits and nine months since the last blog post, and many of you may have been wondering what I've been doing. Well, you won't have to wait much longer! I'm currently working on a new blog, which will be made public on [b]February 3rd[/b], so be sure to mark that date on your calendars.
So what will this new blog be about? Well, I've always wanted to expand this blog to explore topics other than just calculators, but I've never really had the time. This new blog will give me the chance to do exactly that. After all, my interests are not only limited to calculators, as presented below in this collage that I quickly made in 30 minutes in Google Drawings.
[img]https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8JxxQAL7hK0/Xic8qjzeHhI/AAAAAAAACWk/8TuG24q6RngQ4n3KlMIWuQfAe3iDS9CdgCK8BGAsYHg/s0/2020-01-21.png[/img]
[hide=Explanation][img]https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0VCEhUi_fj4/XinEjM_7_NI/AAAAAAAACYk/56aAuFaK4boBzWCYhDXgze8ZDcHDv0X1ACK8BGAsYHg/s0/2020-01-23.jpg[/img][/hide]
Hopefully, with this new blog, I'll be able to explain the backstory behind each and every one of those pictures. Right now, I'm mostly working on completely rewriting a new CSS for the new blog, but it should be up and running on February 3rd.
You can also check out [url=https://github.com/Ta180m]my Github[/url] for some of the other things I'm working on.

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title: "Oiram CE"
date: 2018-10-22T10:40:00
draft: true
type: "post"
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*Originally posted on my [old old old blog](https://artofproblemsolving.com/community/c726379h1726758_oiram_ce)*
[i]Note: This post will be referenced frequently in future posts.[/i]
The [url=https://education.ti.com/en/products/computer-software/ti-nspire-computer-link]TI-Nspire Computer Link[/url] software allows you to transfer files with a USB cable between your computer and your TI-Nspire calculator. Download the TI-Nspire Computer Link [url=https://education.ti.com/en/software/details/en/82035809F7E6474099944056CCB01C20/ti-nspire_computerlink]here[/url] and start sending files to your calculator!
[img]https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/4ywh3saPLpObWqVcQGd0ZNi9BzMyZHOajBJfobFLR2PZhhvhOLoJUnNa5HYZSrHQuVnDn7o4vIfyK561tuvg=w1440-h772[/img]
[u][b]Other uses[/b][/u]
- Capture and manage screenshots of your calculator
- Back up your calculator's files on your computer
- Update your calculator's operating system
- Most importantly, install games
[i]If you have a TI 84 Plus family calculator, [url=https://artofproblemsolving.com/community/c726379h1726734_ti_connect_ce]TI Connect CE[/url] is the right computer link software for you.[/i]

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title: "Pac-Man for TI Calculators
date: 2018-11-01T15:39:00
draft: true
type: "post"
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*Originally posted on my [old old old blog](https://artofproblemsolving.com/community/c726379h1731932_pacman_for_ti_calculators)*
[url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pac-Man]Pac-man[/url], first released in 1980 by Namco, is absolute classic arcade game. Now you can enjoy Pac-man on your TI-84 Plus CE calculator! Featuring authentic graphics and a high-score system, this game is a must-have for your calculator. Download Pac-Man for your TI-84 Plus CE [url=https://www.ticalc.org/pub/84plusce/asm/games/pacmance.zip]here[/url]
If you have a TI-Nspire, you can still play Pac-Man using the download link below, but personally, I recommend the TI-84 Plus CE version. [url=https://artofproblemsolving.com/community/c726379h1708491_ndless_jailbreak_your_tinspire]Ndless[/url] is NOT required for the TI-Nspire version.
[img]https://www.cemetech.net/img/ss/001573.gif[/img]
[b]Design: 10/10[/b]
Very authentic graphics
[b]Functionality: 8/10[/b]
It's Pac-Man, and nothing more
[b]Practicality: 10/10[/b]
Intuitive controls
[b]Performance: 10/10[/b]
Smooth gameplay and controls
[b]Overall: 9/10[/b]
Overall, this is one of the best Pac-Man clones for any calculator!
[size=120][b]Installation[/b][/size] (TI-84 Plus CE version)
(1) Download and install [url=https://artofproblemsolving.com/community/c726379h1726734_ti_connect_ce]TI Connect CE[/url] on your computer if you dont already have it.
(2) Unzip the folder and transfer the PacMan.8xp file to your calculator using TI Connect CE.
(3) Now, select "PACMAN" from the program menu and hit [enter]. If that doesn't work, you may need to first select the Asm( token in the catalog ([2nd] - [0]), then select "PACMAN". Enjoy!
[img]http://calcking.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/pacman1.png[/img]
[size=120][b]Controls[/b][/size] (TI-84 Plus CE version)
[2ND/ENTER] - Continue
[ARROR KEYS] - Move
[DEL] - Pause or quit
[5] - Enable "hacked mode"
[i]If you have a TI-Nspire, download Pac-Man [url=https://www.ticalc.org/pub/nspire/lua/games/pacman.zip]here[/url].[/i]
[i]Source: [url]https://www.cemetech.net/programs/index.php?mode=file&id=1305[/url][/i]

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title: "Slime Volleyball for the TI-Nspire!"
date: 2018-11-20T09:37:00
draft: true
type: "post"
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*Originally posted on my [old old old blog](https://artofproblemsolving.com/community/c726379h1741552_slime_volleyball_for_the_tinspire)*
Based on the competitive browser soccer game, Slime Volleyball is a simple game for your TI-Nspire! With the power of playing volleyball, guide your slime to beat the opposing slime five times, and win the match! On the way, youll find different colored slimes, more different colored slimes, and even more different colored slimes! Though the design and idea is quite simple, this is a straightforward, and relatively fun game to add to your Nspire.
[img]https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/ss/853/85340.gif[/img]
[b]Design: 7/10[/b]
Simple, a bit boring.
[b]Functionality: 8/10[/b]
Plain old volleyball.
Though, you can change color by pressing [TAB](Player 1) or [DEL](Player 2).
[b]Practicality: 6/10[/b]
One player controls are easy to use, two player controls are [b]really[/b] hard to use.
Keep in mind that you cannot hold a button to continuously move, you have to spam it.
[b]Performance: 8/10[/b]
Between borderline and acceptable. (27-33 FPS)
[b]Overall: 7/10[/b]
Your average Lua game. Not as good as [url=https://www.superslimesoccer.io/play]Super Slime Soccer[/url] but decent enough if youre bored in math.
[size=120][b]Installation[/b][/size]
(1) Download and install [url=https://artofproblemsolving.com/community/c726379h1726734_ti_connect_ce]TI Connect CE[/url] on your computer if you dont already have it.
(2) Download [url=https://www.ticalc.org/pub/nspire/lua/games/slime.zip]slime.zip[/url]
(2) Unzip the folder and transfer the Slime Volleyball v.1.0.tns file to your calculator using TI Connect CE.
(3) Now, select "Slime Volleyball" from your documents
(4) Press 1 or 2 to play one player or two player respectively. Or, press 3 to view controls.
(5) Play!
[img]https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/ss/853/85344.gif[/img]
[size=120][b]Controls[/b][/size]
[b]General:[/b]
Reset: [ENTER]
Pause/Quit: [ESC]
[b]Player 1:[/b]
Left: Left Arrow [<] or 4
Right: Right Arrow [>] or 6
Jump/Up: Up Arrow [^] or 8
Change Color: [TAB]
[b]Player 2:[/b]
Left: +
Right: -
Jump: / (Division Symbol)
[i]Source: [url]https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/459/45942.html[/url][/i]

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title: "Tetris for the TI-84 Plus CE"
date: 2018-12-07T14:54:00
draft: true
type: "post"
---
*Originally posted on my [old old old blog](https://artofproblemsolving.com/community/c726379h1750362_tetris_for_the_ti84_plus_ce)*
Enjoy the classic arcade-style game Tetris, now on your TI-84 Plus CE calculator! This particular version, Tetric A, features high scores and five different modes: Marathon, High Speed, Cascade, Touchdown, and Sadistic. Download [url=https://www.ticalc.org/pub/84plusce/asm/games/tetris_ce.zip]Tetric A[/url], and never fall victim to boredom in math class again!
[img]https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/ss/865/86597.gif[/img]
[b]Design: 7/10[/b]
Graphics definitely could be better
[b]Functionality: 9/10[/b]
Five modes!
[b]Practicality: 7/10[/b]
Controls could also be improved
[b]Performance: 9/10[/b]
Smooth gameplay
[b]Overall: 8/10[/b]
Not the best game for the TI-84 Plus CE, but still a nice game
[size=120][b]Installation[/b][/size]
(1) Download and install [url=https://artofproblemsolving.com/community/c726379h1726734_ti_connect_ce]TI Connect CE[/url] on your computer if you dont already have it
(2) Send TETRICA from the zip folder to your calculator
(3) Select ATETRIS from the program menu and hit [enter]. Enjoy!
[size=120][b]Controls[/b][/size]
[u]Main Menu[/u]
[<] / [>] - Choose mode
[2nd] / [ENTER] - Start game
[CLEAR] - Exit
[u]In-Game[/u]
[<] / [>] - Move piece
[^] / [2nd] - Rotate piece clockwise
[ALPHA] - Rotate piece counterclockwise
[v] - Soft-drop
[XTθn] - Hard-drop
[MODE] - Pause
[CLEAR] - Exit
[i]Source: [url]https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/465/46530.html[/url][/i]

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title: "The Best Fractal Zoomer for the TI-Nspire"
date: 2019-04-12T08:11:00
draft: true
type: "post"
---
*Originally posted on my [old old old blog](https://artofproblemsolving.com/community/c726379h1820488_the_best_fractal_zoomer_for_the_tinspire)*
This fractal zoomer for the TI-Nspire CX outshines any other fractal zoomer. It utilizes the 320x240 color LCD screen to provide a meticulous level of detail. This fractal zoomer supports the Mandelbrot set, the Julia set, and even your own custom fractal function! The rendering is relatively fast, at least for a calculator, and the program supports eight colorings and various other settings to provide a unique experience unrivaled by practically any other fractal zoomer. Perhaps the only downside may be the unresponsive cursor of the TI-Nspire, but thats the hardwares fault. Fortunately, no Ndless is required!
[img]https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/ss/862/86222.gif[/img]
[b]Design: 9/10[/b]
Nice graphics!
[b]Functionality: 10/10[/b]
Tons of configuration settings to mess around with!
[b]Practicality: 9/10[/b]
A great source of entertainment during math class
[b]Performance: 8/10[/b]
Even though the rendering is quite fast, it cant compete with a computer
[b]Overall: 9/10[/b]
Probably the best fractal zoomer on any calculator!
[b][size=150]Controls[/size][/b]
Click - zoom in or zoom out
[+] / [-] - set the zoom mode
[del] - reset view
[enter] - re-render the fractal
[esc] - stop rendering
[menu] - access settings
[1], [2], … [9] - change the color mode
[i]Source: [url]https://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/463/46381.html[/url][/i]

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title: "TI Connect CE"
date: 2018-10-22T09:55:00
draft: true
type: "post"
---
*Originally posted on my [old old old blog](https://artofproblemsolving.com/community/c726379h1726734_ti_connect_ce)*
[i]Note: This post will be referenced frequently in future posts.[/i]
Have a TI-84 family calculator instead of an Nspire? Well, you'll need the [url=https://education.ti.com/en/software/details/en/CA9C74CAD02440A69FDC7189D7E1B6C2/swticonnectcesoftware]TI Connect CE[/url] software to connect your computer to your TI-84. The TI Connect CE software allows you to transfer files with a USB cable between your computer and your calculator.
[img]http://calcking.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Screenshot.png[/img]
[u][b]Other uses[/b][/u]
- Capture screenshots of your calculator
- Back up your calculator's files on your computer
- Create and edit TI-BASIC programs
- Most importantly, install games
[u][b]Calculators supported[/b][/u]
- TI-84 Plus CE
- TI-84 Plus C Silver Edition
- TI-84 Plus Silver Edition
- TI-84 Plus
[i]If you have a TI-Nspire, you should use the [url=https://artofproblemsolving.com/community/c726379h1708394_tinspire_computer_link]TI-Nspire Computer Link[/url] software[/i]

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title: "TI-Nspire ASCII Art!"
date: 2018-11-09T09:14:00
draft: true
type: "post"
---
*Originally posted on my [old old old blog](https://artofproblemsolving.com/community/c726379h1741109_tinspire_ascii_art)*
Below is an [url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ASCII_art]ASCII art[/url] rendition of the TI-Nspire CX CAS graphing calculator. See the comments to copy your own ASCII Nspire!
[i]Note: AOPS doesn't support those wacky [url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unicode]Unicode[/url] symbols, so the ASCII Nspire in the comments isn't exactly the same as the one pictured below.[/i]
[img]https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/LcaZIWkgDTHegJKOEKZoiqEj0Mj2_SuH2grFEMBusuKjnMZKylTHFM0Fa91QOXEoR21jORT1jemn9NO0fX6W=w1440-h764[/img][img]https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/FH1x8FRvl4Yxqq_NYfTjUP5xClLSPnGyje9ovsZAHagc5B1aFcZj-Kk8JKfn7YTUj6UHWFfe1QAISB2duAgl=w1440-h764[/img]
[i]Source: Own work[/i]

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title: "TI-Nspire Computer Link"
date: 2018-09-16T14:13:00
draft: true
type: "post"
---
*Originally posted on my [old old old blog](https://artofproblemsolving.com/community/c726379h1708394_tinspire_computer_link)*
[i]Note: This post will be referenced frequently in future posts.[/i]
The [url=https://education.ti.com/en/products/computer-software/ti-nspire-computer-link]TI-Nspire Computer Link[/url] software allows you to transfer files with a USB cable between your computer and your TI-Nspire calculator. Download the TI-Nspire Computer Link [url=https://education.ti.com/en/software/details/en/82035809F7E6474099944056CCB01C20/ti-nspire_computerlink]here[/url] and start sending files to your calculator!
[img]https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/4ywh3saPLpObWqVcQGd0ZNi9BzMyZHOajBJfobFLR2PZhhvhOLoJUnNa5HYZSrHQuVnDn7o4vIfyK561tuvg=w1440-h772[/img]
[u][b]Other uses[/b][/u]
- Capture and manage screenshots of your calculator
- Back up your calculator's files on your computer
- Update your calculator's operating system
- Most importantly, install games
[i]If you have a TI 84 Plus family calculator, [url=https://artofproblemsolving.com/community/c726379h1726734_ti_connect_ce]TI Connect CE[/url] is the right computer link software for you.[/i]

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title: "TI-Nspire CX - A Review"
date: 2018-11-05T10:22:00
draft: true
type: "post"
---
*Originally posted on my [old old old blog](https://artofproblemsolving.com/community/c726379h1733749_tinspire_cx__a_review)*
The TI-Nspire series, a long list of graphing calculators used by children all over the world. Either stuffed in your backpack or sitting by your math homework, its essential to [i]tout le monde[/i].
[img]https://education.ti.com/-/media/ti/images/product-details/hero/product-nspire-cx-hero-testbug.png?rev=c0487951-22f6-46f6-b36d-c67e74f454be&h=320&w=420&la=en&hash=E8A92AB021D0D60487DAC92ACBEFBA9BB49B59B2[/img]
[b][size=150]Design[/size][/b]
[u][b]Size[/b][/u]
The TI-Nspire CX is 19.2 × 9.1 × 1.9 (L × W × H CM). At only 242 grams, it's lightweight and extremely portable. Though, to new users, it may seem a bit large, but when you see other graphing calculators, youll be thankful.
[u][b]Color[/b][/u]
The TI-Nspire CX comes in its normal black and white configuration and in a “school bus yellow” configuration. The normal black and white configuration comes with a white exterior and a white interior. The case is black and stamped with [i]Texas Instruments[/i].
[u][b]School Bus Yellow[/b][/u]
The “school bus yellow” configuration, a configuration that makes the white parts of the calculators “school bus yellow”, is available in packs of ten, amounting to an outstanding total of 1800 dollars, without sales tax. With this pack of ten, you get 10 “school bus yellow” calculators , a “school bus yellow” docking station, one 90-day trial for Nspire teacher software, and one TI-Nspire poster.
[u][b]Ports[/b][/u]
There are three ports. Two on the top and one on the bottom. The long rectangular port is the port that is used for the Wireless TI-Nspire Navigator Adapter. This attaches to your calculator using the mentioned port and lets your teacher, monitor whats on your display, show you their own display, and give instructions. There are two generations of this adapter, the first one communicating only on the 2.4GHz band and the second one communicating on the 2.4GHZ or the 5.0GHz band.
Enough about the special port, lets move on to the other port on the top, the mini-USB port. This port can charge the computer with the included charging cable and it can also transfer files with TI-Nspire Computer Link software.
The bottom port charges the calculator if you plug it into a docking station.
[img]http://b2b.mgt.ro/static/imagini-produse/texas-instruments-ti-nspire-cx-cas-ti023661-7.jpg[/img]
[u][b]Display[/b][/u]
The TI-Nspire CX has a 320*240 LCD display with 76800 pixels. Each pixel can display 16 colors; 4 levels of red, 4 levels of blue, 4 levels of green, and 4 levels of transparency. The display is very bright though the colors are a bit pale. The bezels are a bit large, but not something you can't get used to.
Also, the display is padded with foam, so it can resist shock and falls. A smart move by Texas Instruments, considering that these calculators are used by kids...
[size=150][b]Performance[/b][/size]
[u][b]Battery[/b][/u]
The TI-Nspire CX features a new, rechargeable, lithium-ion battery with 1300 mAh. According to TIs website, the battery is supposed to last for three years under normal use.
The one I have, bought during spring of 2015, still has about a weeks worth of battery life - even when Im playing games.
[u][b]Charging[/b][/u]
You charge the battery with the included mini-USB cable, wall charger, or a TI-Nspire Docking Station. However, I would recommend using the normal USB cable as its small, lightweight, and portable.
The TI-Nspire docking station is only good if you have more than 5 TI-Nspires. It can charge 10 calculators in six hours, which is pretty fast considering that its connected to the wall with only one AC adapter, though pointless unless you have a lot of Nspires.
[size=150][b]Final[/b][/size]
[b]Design:[/b] 8/10
Comments: Display bezels are a bit large and color is a bit bland. Also, the actual calculator colors are a bit boring. If there were more colors like the TI-84 PLUS CE, I would give 8.5/10.
[b]Functionality:[/b] 10/10
Comments: Does everything you paid for it to do, and some more.
[b]Practicality:[/b] 8.5/10
Comments: Keyboard is a bit cramped.
[b]Performance:[/b] 8/10
Comments: Struggles a bit on graphing complex functions.
[b]Overall:[/b] 9/10
[b]TOTAL:[/b] 43.5/50

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title: "What's Next for This Blog"
date: 2019-04-12T07:59:00
draft: true
type: "post"
---
*Originally posted on my [old old old blog](https://artofproblemsolving.com/community/c726379h1820480_whats_next_for_this_blog)*
This blog has been long overdue for another post, and you're all probably wondering, what's next for this blog?
- More reviews of games and applications: I have a backlog of unfinished reviews that I'll post over the next few days.
- A review of the newly announced [url=https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/nspire]TI-Nspire CX II[/url]
- An analysis of why exactly graphing calculators are so expensive
- Other topics?
Please comment if you have any other suggestions!

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title: "Why are TI-Nspire Calculators So Expensive?"
date: 2019-04-12T08:27:00
draft: true
type: "post"
---
*Originally posted on my [old old old blog](https://artofproblemsolving.com/community/c726379h1820495_why_are_tinspire_calculators_so_expensive)*
[img]https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8Jptn9Z32a4/XLCR_YPjXpI/AAAAAAAAC9w/6VMDsR2VMBgtjcxg2Jn-6fl5C8cv43DZwCK8BGAs/s0/2019-04-12.jpg[/img]
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