| Author | Comment |
dwestbrook
Goliath
Posted: 11 May 2005
15:46 GMT
Total Posts: 112 | Yesterday I had an end of the year math test thing. They cleared the whole memory of my calculator, not just RAM. So when I got home I redownloaded the games from the computer to my calc. They were as follows
Asteroids
Mario v2.0
R-Type
Cave
Rogue (The Flash App)
After I sent Rogue, I was going to send a program that I was in the process of making. I backed it up on the computer specifically for the purpose of them clearing the calculator, and it said it couldn't find the TI-Device. So I reinstalled TI-Connect and it still didn't work. So I thought no big deal Ill get it from my friend who had it on his calc tomorow. But my friends calc also did not register that there was another calculator hooked up to it.
I have tried to supply as much information as I can, so help would be apreciated.
[Edited by dwestbrook on 12-May-05 00:50] |
Lunchbox
Carrier
Posted: 11 May 2005
18:09 GMT
Total Posts: 2007 | You probably didn't have the link all the way in either the usb hub on your computer (got jiggled out slightly, maybe) or didn't have the link plugged all the way in to your calc. That is the source of the error message "Cannot find TI device" 99% of the time. |
TI Freak
Probe
Posted: 12 May 2005
06:00 GMT
Total Posts:
Edit | Try cleaning the contacts of the link, and I am not sure if there is anything small enough to fit inside the calcs link port to clean it... |
zkostik
Carrier
Posted: 12 May 2005
22:57 GMT
Total Posts: 2486 | You can prolly use a cotton swab to clean the link port or if that doesn't fit probably a paper clip with some cotton on it (make sure the calc is turned off and removing batteries is also a good idea if you're to clean it this way).
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dwestbrook
Goliath
Posted: 14 May 2005
11:15 GMT
Total Posts: 112 | I tried all this and it still doesnt work. I am pretty sure that it isnt a problem with the usb part of the cable because when i plug it in the computer gives its little *beep* of recognization that some new hardware was put in it. There isnt anything in the linkport either because i tried cleaning it out. Could an asm program have messed with the linking capabilities of it? I thought i saw a prorgram over at TI-calc which could disable and enable the linking thing so i might try that if anyone thinks it could help. |
alex10819
Wraith
Posted: 14 May 2005
11:20 GMT
Total Posts: 507 | if your computer makes a *ding* noise when you plug in the calc, then it there it means that energy is succesfully flowing between the calc and the computer. it also means your computer has recognized the device (unless a little icon appears on the taskbar asking to install the hardware). sometimes my Ticonnect wont connect after i have been running VTI, and i have to reboot.
If rebooting doesnt work (i'm sure you've tried it, but it doesnt hurt to try again), you could always trying reinstalling the USB driver... |
TI Freak
Probe
Posted: 14 May 2005
11:28 GMT
Total Posts:
Edit | I had a problem with my silver link, and had to get rid of it. If you can, see about getting the old style cable, because I have no troubles with that, and TI-Connect is capable of using it. |
alex10819
Wraith
Posted: 14 May 2005
11:32 GMT
Total Posts: 507 | ah... i like the Direct Link with the newest TIconnect
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dwestbrook
Goliath
Posted: 14 May 2005
11:38 GMT
Total Posts: 112 | rebooting didnt work, i tried reinstalling the drivers but that also didnt work, so if no one has any other suggestions im going to try that program.
EDIT: I dont think that it is a problem with the cord or the computer i think it is with the calc.
EDIT: also just realized i cant use that program because i cant send it to my calc.
[Edited by dwestbrook on 14-May-05 20:39] |
TI Freak
Probe
Posted: 14 May 2005
11:40 GMT
Total Posts:
Edit | My only other suggestion is, contact TI. They may know what the problem is. |
alex10819
Wraith
Posted: 14 May 2005
11:42 GMT
Total Posts: 507 | lol... smaaarrrtttt...
anyway, the issue probably isnt with the calc, because if it was, the computer wouldnt recognize it... |
TI Freak
Probe
Posted: 14 May 2005
11:43 GMT
Total Posts:
Edit | What do you mean by that?? I had a HW1 89, and they sent me a HW2 89 free. Of course it was smart... |
dwestbrook
Goliath
Posted: 14 May 2005
11:43 GMT
Total Posts: 112 | the computer doesnt recognize it, it recognizes the cable but not that there is anything attached to the other end. also it wont link with other calculators.
EDIT: TI Freak he was talking about me
[Edited by dwestbrook on 14-May-05 20:44] |
TI Freak
Probe
Posted: 14 May 2005
11:50 GMT
Total Posts:
Edit | Yeah, after looking at that, I realized. Sorry bout that alex... :) |
alex10819
Wraith
Posted: 14 May 2005
11:50 GMT
Total Posts: 507 | the computer doesnt recognize the cable, electricity has to be flowing from the computer to a DEVICE, not a cable...
EDIT: No harm done, i wasnt paying attention...
[Edited by alex10819 on 14-May-05 20:51] |
TI Freak
Probe
Posted: 14 May 2005
11:52 GMT
Total Posts:
Edit | I can go plug my link cable in right now, and it will pop up wanting to know if I want to install the drivers for it. It is the same with any usb device that I have ever tangled with. |
dwestbrook
Goliath
Posted: 14 May 2005
11:52 GMT
Total Posts: 112 | it recognizes this cable, i plug it in without the calculator attached and it gives the ding sound |
alex10819
Wraith
Posted: 14 May 2005
11:53 GMT
Total Posts: 507 | weird... mine doesnt...
maybe its the type of cable, or you have a different OS... i have XP service pack 2
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dwestbrook
Goliath
Posted: 14 May 2005
11:56 GMT
Total Posts: 112 | mine is the silver USB cable and i think i have service pack 2, i hate this windows operating system, but i dont want this to turn into an Apple vs Microsoft battle so just leave it at that.
EDIT: Yes i have confirmed it is service pack 2
[Edited by dwestbrook on 14-May-05 20:56] |
TI Freak
Probe
Posted: 14 May 2005
11:58 GMT
Total Posts:
Edit | I use win2000... |
alex10819
Wraith
Posted: 14 May 2005
12:01 GMT
Total Posts: 507 | what link do you have?
mine only beeps when there is a device plugged in, and i guess it doesnt count a cable as a device... or it just hates me... |
dwestbrook
Goliath
Posted: 14 May 2005
12:02 GMT
Total Posts: 112 | I have the Silver USB Link and i Use TI-Connect 1.2.1 |
alex10819
Wraith
Posted: 14 May 2005
12:04 GMT
Total Posts: 507 | blerg... you could do as TIfreak said, and contact TI... send them this thread and see what they think... |
dwestbrook
Goliath
Posted: 14 May 2005
12:06 GMT
Total Posts: 112 | i guess that is what i have to do now seeing as there are no other options left |
alex10819
Wraith
Posted: 14 May 2005
12:08 GMT
Total Posts: 507 | but wait a little while... lets get someone important to offer some help... |
Andy
Administrator
Posted: 14 May 2005
12:13 GMT
Total Posts: 939 | If it won't link with another calculator then there is a hardware issue with the calculator. Call TI-Cares. |
dwestbrook
Goliath
Posted: 14 May 2005
12:25 GMT
Total Posts: 112 | i sent them an e-mail, hopefully they will know what to do. |
alex10819
Wraith
Posted: 14 May 2005
12:34 GMT
Total Posts: 507 | good... and good luck getting it fixed... |
Lunchbox
Carrier
Posted: 14 May 2005
12:38 GMT
Total Posts: 2007 | The computer doesn't recognize the cable as Alex said before. It recognizes that there is something on the other end of the cable, but when you try and run TI-connect, it probably recieves a faulty signal from the other end of the cable, therefore having it respond that it cannot detect the attatched calc. If an assembly program shut off your link port, which it can do (not really shut down, but similar), then it should be reinstated by the interrupt generated when you plug the cable in. Most likely, you have busted your link port somehow. I came across a TI-82 like this a while back, with the same problem. You either need to geet a new calculator or figure out how to replace the link port without totally screwing up your calculator. The former is more highly recommended, because the latter will void your warranty.
[Edited by Lunchbox on 14-May-05 21:38] |
alex10819
Wraith
Posted: 14 May 2005
12:40 GMT
Total Posts: 507 | wait... you mean i was right about something? <sarcasm> PAAARRRRTTYYY</sarcasm>...
yeah, cuz i leave my cable constantly plugged in, makes it easier to deal with... |
dwestbrook
Goliath
Posted: 14 May 2005
12:41 GMT
Total Posts: 112 | It has always recognized my cable when i plug it in...
EDIT: I am broke so neither option you supplied will work for me very well.
[Edited by dwestbrook on 14-May-05 21:42] |
alex10819
Wraith
Posted: 14 May 2005
12:45 GMT
Total Posts: 507 | umm... is the warranty still good? cuz if so, you can probably get a replacement either free or for under $20... depends on if the make you pay shipping... |
dwestbrook
Goliath
Posted: 14 May 2005
12:47 GMT
Total Posts: 112 | probably not, i bought it around september - december of 2003, i needed it for algebra |
alex10819
Wraith
Posted: 14 May 2005
12:51 GMT
Total Posts: 507 | yup, its gone... i think they come with 1 year warranty, but i dont know... you could check their site... |
dwestbrook
Goliath
Posted: 14 May 2005
12:54 GMT
Total Posts: 112 | I might as well start saving for another calculator, would it be worth it to save for a TI-89 or should i just replace the 83+? |
alex10819
Wraith
Posted: 14 May 2005
12:58 GMT
Total Posts: 507 | depends what you plan to do with it. if you want another 8X series, dont get an 83+, get an 84+SE, or 84+ (files are compatible between the entire series, so you dont lose data)...
if you plan to go to college, you may as well go ahead and get the 89... |
dwestbrook
Goliath
Posted: 14 May 2005
14:48 GMT
Total Posts: 112 | i do plan to go to college, but its pretty far off. Well not that far off, but im only in 8th grade. |
Lunchbox
Carrier
Posted: 15 May 2005
16:34 GMT
Total Posts: 2007 | If you're not even in high school yet, you should have an 83x. |
Andy
Administrator
Posted: 15 May 2005
19:42 GMT
Total Posts: 939 | ...no one in my high school had ANY graphing calculator until sophomore year, nor were we ALLOWED to use them before Algebra II... |
alex10819
Wraith
Posted: 16 May 2005
09:15 GMT
Total Posts: 507 | hmmm...*goes into a old redneck voice* when I was in school, we had them there Abacus's :) |
TI Knowledge
Probe
Posted: 16 May 2005
09:17 GMT
Total Posts: 2 | Cleaning the port with any type of liquid will cause you to void the warranty.
Information regarding warranty can be found by clicking on Texas Instruments website below.
http://support.education.ti.com/SRVS/CGI-BIN/WEBCGI.EXE/,/?St=52,E=0000000000003473230,K=8219,Sxi=10,Case=obj(15870)
:happy:
edit by Andy: Linkified
[Edited by Andy on 16-May-05 20:11] |
alex10819
Wraith
Posted: 16 May 2005
09:23 GMT
Total Posts: 507 | in other words, you're in trouble... you've had it over a year, so you will have to pay $45 to $100 for a replacement/repair... |
TI Knowledge
Probe
Posted: 16 May 2005
09:24 GMT
Total Posts: 2 | Visit the TI-Cares™ KnowledgeBase. The TI-Cares™ KnowledgeBase can be found by clicking on the following link
http://support.education.ti.com/srvs/cgi-bin/webcgi.exe?new,Kb=EPSext,company={700382B0-30B3-43CD-AEC1-F68C8B52DCA2},new
:thumbup:
TI-CARES number is 1-800-842-2737 they are on Central Standard Time
Even if you are out of the one year warranty you should contact them. They might extend the warranty. :img20:
edit (again) by Andy: when an Admin edits your post, don't remove anything they put... fixed linkie (again)... and again, wouldn't they be on Central Daylight Time now?
[Edited by Andy on 16-May-05 23:01] |
dwestbrook
Goliath
Posted: 16 May 2005
13:17 GMT
Total Posts: 112 | Andy, I am in algebra II |
alex10819
Wraith
Posted: 16 May 2005
13:20 GMT
Total Posts: 507 | bad link tag...fixed:http://support.education.ti.com/srvs/cgi-bin/webcgi.exe?new,Kb=EPSext,company={700382B0-30B3-43CD-AEC1-F68C8B52DCA2},new |
Andy
Administrator
Posted: 16 May 2005
13:26 GMT
Total Posts: 939 | No, not a bad link tag, he edited it after me and didn't check the HTML box...
also, how the hell did you manage that?!?!?
[Edited by Andy on 16-May-05 22:26] |
dwestbrook
Goliath
Posted: 16 May 2005
13:29 GMT
Total Posts: 112 | I have already sent an e-mail to them through Ti-cares hence the
dwestbrook <<Posted: 14-May-05 21:25
i sent them an e-mail, hopefully they will know what to do.>>
I got a reply, im not sure whether it was automated or a real person but I am assuming it was a person because it asked specific questions. I just replied about 5 minutes ago.
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alex10819
Wraith
Posted: 16 May 2005
13:43 GMT
Total Posts: 507 | Andy: what? him being in Algebra II in 8th grade? cuz some school systems are WAAAAAAAAAAY different...
also andy: yeah, i figured as much when i was fixing it...
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Lunchbox
Carrier
Posted: 16 May 2005
21:04 GMT
Total Posts: 2007 | I took algebra II in 9th gradee, and that's about as advanced as you get. I believe it is possiblee to do it in 8th grade, but not through the middle school. Again, CA schools are probably different. |
alex10819
Wraith
Posted: 17 May 2005
09:11 GMT
Total Posts: 507 | yeah, you arent suppposed to take Algebra II until 11th grade at my school, (they assume we're idiots, and say "one math a year makes four!"... i'm in Alg2 honors now, and only in 10th... my middle school didnt have Algebra 1 in 8th grade, so i got gypped out of being a freshman in Alg2 |
