I am just about to receive a sparkly new 50g. Should I just go ahead and try to learn the RPN method of entry? How long does it take to get reasonably fluent? ...
... Its up to you, if its explained properly it takes five minutes to get the hang of, then you are marked for life, lol, I always have to think twice before...
To the owner of the group, I propose you start out offering new members the opportunity to post a photo of themselves to save in the photos section. We could...
... the '70's ... Barry, For basic calculations it is quite easy to learn. For the advanced stuff like integrals, etc, you need to use it a lot or keep a ...
... You are more than welcome to, but I dont like your chances of getting others to, if you can I am all for it. Personally I dont think people like others...
... Hello Mick, well I'm retired now, but still like to keep my hand in at math's. I've always been very interested in the subject and used to use a TI89 but...
I was just thinking, if we all added our initials to the wiki site and our background, then we know who to ask for a particular question, just a thought, good...
Hi, I think this group is a good idea. I am not an advanced programmer. For years I have wanted to post some programs I wrote and get suggestions on how to...
... Where I work we have several hp48's, hp49's, hp50's, and some older models that haven't broken yet. For the most part, with what I've experienced, there...
I use an hp48sx (serial) communication for working with remote terminal units such as data acquisition devices using the modbus protocol, and others. I use it...
... I have used mine for communicating with and controlling a telescope. Really you could use it for lots of things that require a serial connection. My next...
... and ... Mike, I like the idea. I have to admit that I am fairly naive about wiki sites. How do I do what you are suggesting? Do I need write access to...
... All you have to do is go to the wiki site (the url is in the links) and then hit edit page, the password is 50g! I will create a new page for this then. ...
Ok I set up that page, just go to http://hp50g.pbwiki.com/Members and type in your yahoo id and what your history is, I have put mine in as a sample. Cheers...
... I read somewhere that the serial cable is not available from HP. How did you overcome this problem? Did the serial cable come with your telescope? Or is...
... telescope. ... with a ... How ... your ... source or ... Thanks. ... I used a Mini 4-B USB connector. Search comp.sys.hp48 and you'll find more details....
... I should have been more clear. Sorry. I used a 48GX serial port for my telescope. I modified a standard 9 pin cable to work with my calculator cable....
... telescope. ... serial ... with a ... How ... your ... source or ... Thanks. ... for ... I do ... machine! ... Just to be clear re: serial port of 50g. It...
... Hi Scott, I don't mean to beat this subject to death but I assumed that the serial output from the calculator would be RS232. I really appreciate you...
... that ... the ... cable, ... Hi, With the 50g, a mark (1) is +3.3V and a space (0) is 0V. For standard RS232 (going from memory and recalling some specs...
Hi all; I'm new to this group, I joined it in hopes of getting some help learning the new machine. I've been using a TI 86 for years, time to move up but the...
... Same here. This reply to you, is in fact my own first post. ... Boy, there's an understatement. One thing: you can pretty much ignore the thin "User's...
... checked but seems to be now. Crap, do I have a s***load to learn. Like I said, my issue at this point is to learn the survey apps (cogo, etc) with this...
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Just wanted those of you who don't follow the main HP threads regarding HP calculators of a couple of important links to get started. For programs, etc.:...
... at ... do ... its ... PINS ... CONVERTER, ... - ... also, ... indicated) ... Conn4x, ... transfer ... The cable I built years ago for the 48 series did not...