Re(2): TI-H: 2.5mm

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Subject: Re(2): TI-H: 2.5mm
From: fuzz@pinecrest.edu (David Norelid)
Date: Tue, 28 Jul 1998 17:59:20 -0400
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>I would like that I can plug my E2 directly into the link port, so it
>doesn't hang
>on a piece of wire. 
>
>
>well, thats the entire purpose of the SPinTerface (or splinterfarce)
port. It was designed originally for Mel's expander. Here's a clip from
Rich's page (he designed the SPT)

"If you're here, then you have probably heard of the SF Expander, designed
by Mel Tsai. If you haven't, you can check out his device at his web page. 
I have taken his SF Expander a step further. I have built the power supply
directly into the TI-85 and created a small port that contains a duplicate
serial port, 5v+ regulated power supply, and a simple power activation
system that makes sure power isn't wasted while nothing is connected to
the port, and makes sure all conections to peripherals are made before
power is turned on. 
The expander's chips are built into simple cartriges that plug into a
small 10-pin connector on the bottom or bottom side of the calculator.
Other peripherals can be attached and run off the calculators own power. "
>
>Maybe with the rebirth of the expander, an SPT version can be created. I
would really recommend getting a SPinTerface port cause its really great,
but I can't tell you that from experience (read: Hey Rich, hurry up with
my calcs!)

FUZZ
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