Re: TI-H: TI-Modem one big reply

To: ti-hardware@lists.ticalc.org
Subject: Re: TI-H: TI-Modem one big reply
From: Ben Shakal <shakalb98@jhs.net>
Date: Fri, 08 Aug 1997 00:33:21 -0700
References: <Pine.GSO.3.95.970807202255.28025C-100000@chaos.cns.uni.edu>
Reply-To: ti-hardware@lists.ticalc.org

What ever happened to that single-chip 300-baud modem?  I know 300 isn't
much, but it might be worth the sacrifice in speed for its small size
and low price.  It is National Semiconductor part no. MM74HC943N (I
think... that might be the wrong one).  And it could even be built using
that SPinTerface cartridge system. :)


Bart Pola wrote:
> 
> Joe,
>         I appreciate your concern, and I think you are right: in the long
> run, having a device that used minimal power (not a bulky, energy-hungry
> external modem) would be ideal for a TI-85.  However, rebuilding a
> complicated device such as that is a lofty task.  I think it's a good idea
> to start small and stick with a normal external modem for now (I'm not
> even sure if we've already accomplished this task) and then work on
> perfecting this idea.  Besides, 9 times out of 10, if I can find a
> telephone outlet, I can find an electrical outlet...I don't go camping
> near enough to have a need for a cellphone.
>         Agree/disagree?
> 
>         -Bart
>          Pola@cns.uni.edu
> 
> On Wed, 6 Aug 1997, Joe Martis wrote:
> 
> > All of you are telling me that it's easier to put a 9600 modem on it. If
> > it's eaiser than how do you slap 9/25 pins into 3, you do that and try
> > to process all that and the 9600 would be slower. Second off you need
> > power, and alot of it, the modem is plugged in to the calc and the world
> > and a battery pack (can't plug it into the wall in a tent with only a
> > cell phone,) the battery pack would die in an hour. Answer that.
> >
> >
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Ben Shakal
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