Programing TI-84 on computer

what software do i need to write programs on a computer for a TI-84+?

you need the graph link software and a link cable to connect to the computer. the software can be found at the ti site which hosts almost all the software and hardware issues on it's own site.

That doesn't answer the question. The question was what software is needed to "write" programs for a TI=84. You answer explains what is needed to take programs from a computer and put them onto the TI.

But what IDE's are there and where can you get them to actually write the program on a computer for a TI-84.

You need ti graph link....
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Oh Ti-graph link is the IDE software? When I read TI Graph Link I was thinking of TI Connect, which doesn't appear to have an IDE.

Well thanks, I will need to find TI Graph Link.

TI-GRAPH-LINK became TI Connect, which, at least for me, doesn't have a program editor (However I can see one in the screenshots).

Help?

The TI-83 Plus Flash Debugger has an editor, but it's harder to use it than it is to use the calculator.

It depends on how you want to program...

There is a program called TI-CODER that will let you type BASIC statements and output them as a TI-83 program, but it doesn't work perfectly.

You could also do Assembly programming on the computer, in which case you'll download Learn TI-83+ ASM in 28 Days (which includes everything you need)

TI Graph Link has an editor for writing programs.

I would suggest using TIConnect to transfer and using TIProgramEditor for writing the programs on the PC...it is a bit glitchy and thus was abandoned by TI. They don't support it but you can still download it from a few places. At least I was able. Google for a download link. I might be able to provide a download link for TIProgramEditor.

Why not just program on your calculator? Unless you want to use ASM. My suggestion, clear off some space infront of your computer and then set your calculator down and then turn it one and then use it.

I'm replying only for myself, as I can't speak for others, but I did as you suggested and it's far less that optimal. 1st the screen is small, 2nd the buttons are small and kind of awkward, 3rd you can't actually just write the code on the calculator, as it only allows you to enter capital letters, and the code is mixed-case, so you must select symbols and commands from the catalog and menus. I want to type in as much as possible with the PC keyboard. If I'm wrong let me know, but I'm actually using a TI-Nspire/TI-84 in TI-84 mode so it might be different.

I am trying to use the combo of TI-Program Editor and TIConnect that you mentioned. It already works better than anything else that is freely available. This may be partly because I am using a TI-Nspire/TI-84 in TI-84 mode but I do not know, as I am very new to all this. When I try to past sample code in from elsewhere, any non-vertical "(quotes) become strange letter E's with different accents above. Apparently for left-leaning " or right-leaning " (open/closed quotes in some fonts). I've tried copying to notepad first and saving in both text and unicode formats then pasting to the TI editor. I've tried manually changing (what a pain) every strange E to a standard ". The code will still not run on the calc. I heard I need a font but can't find it. Questions: How can I fix or work-around this? Or where can I find this font? Please help.

I'm not sure how to help you with your problem, but my suggestion is to look at the code on the computer, but actually type in the coding on your calculator. Whenever I need to look at the code as a whole, I'll use this code parser after copying the program onto my computer. Then when I need to change the code, I go to the line I need and double checking on the code parse, change it, then if I still need to look at it, I put it back on the computer and load it back up in the code parser.

I've heard you can use a code compiler, but I haven't looked for one yet that works with TI BASIC.

Either way, I still suggest just using the calculator, despite the small screen and little buttons because you're not going to always have a computer to use to work on your code.

Thank you for your prompt reply. I will check out the link you mentioned, and I have only found compilers that work with the TI-83 format. I will try your suggestion for making the changes on the calc. If I am going to need to make only the changes here and there this might be doable. But I can't edit or code from scratch long programs on the calc unless there is a way to type lower-case letters. I simply don't have time to scroll through catalogs and menus to select every command and special character. I am used to using editors. Though I've only recently gotten serious about this stuff, Over the years I've used BASIC(starting on an a fully loaded Atari 400 w/tape drive), QBASIC, and now Visual BASIC. So TI-BASIC should be natural and the code is very similar. Doesn't feel natural not typing the code in. So, can I type lower-case on a TI-84?

I answered my own question. Maybe this info will help others: OK, so I'm a noob! I installed an ASM utility that allows me to enable lowercase letters, but you still can't type in TI-Basic commands. Well, actually, you can type the commands in, but the calc doesn't recognize them as commands unless they are selected from a menu! That is a bummer, but I guess TI-basic uses flags or keys to recognize commands from menus, rather than a command list and interpreter to recognize typed commands. Not sure how the TI-Program editor does it, but It must be setting those flags for code you send to your calc. So, if I can't use the PC, I'll have to use menus. Now I just need an emulator so I can debug on the PC.