Re: TI-H: TI Network - TIN
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Re: TI-H: TI Network - TIN
>In a message dated 10/19/98 2:24:09 PM Central Daylight Time,
>fuzz@pinecrest.edu writes:
>
>> what you are describing right there, is an mbus hub with an i2c compatable
>> e(g) attached. the mbus hub just connects all the red wires to the rest of
>> the red wres, the whites to whites, and ground to ground.
>
>No, I am not. Does MBus have a fileserver? Nope. Does MBus have support for
>calcs other than the -85? Nope. I want a system with a small storage device
>(stores high scores for 'server', download freq. used programs, etc) that is
>compatible with all ASM-capable calcs - meaning the TI-82, TI-83, TI-85,
>TI-86, TI-89, and TI-92(+). I believe Kaus mentioned a greater number of
>addresses so more calcs could be connected. Think about it... we know ZTetris
>has a link routine that is used in all versions and is compatible with the
>calcs mentioned above. If you can play a game of ZTetris from one calc to
>another, this TI-Network should certainly be feasible!
>
>My important points:
>1. Multi-calc capability
>2. File server
>3. More addresses
>
>Rob Hornick
#1. I2C is compatible with all calcs.
#2. The E(g) is a file server
#3. I2C has 128 addresses. You show me anywhere near 128 calcs or even
tell me where there would be the need to tie 128 calcs together (remember
they all share 3k of bandwidth) and I'll see a need for more addresses...
Grant
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