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by budmur
Sun Jan 27, 2019 5:53 am
Forum: Hardware issues
Topic: buttons that don't register well
Replies: 198
Views: 138296

Re: buttons that don't register well

I had the DM 41 (same hardware as the 15) before the 42 was available, and didn't notice any problems with the keyboard. The keyboard on the 42 is generally fine; problems seem to be the exception, rather than the rule. I wouldn't worry too much about it, it really is a beautiful product.
by budmur
Wed Nov 21, 2018 6:00 pm
Forum: SwissMicros Firmware Update Announcements
Topic: UPDATE: DMCP-3.11 / DM42-3.11
Replies: 36
Views: 39014

Re: UPDATE: DMCP-3.11 / DM42-3.11

Update: applied "the solution" from Michael. Using the calculator at random moments for a brief period. Battery is being used as such and we'll see where it ends the coming month. It's a vast improvement over the previous situation although I'm a little skeptical still. Let's see in a mon...
by budmur
Tue Nov 06, 2018 12:48 am
Forum: Usage tips, tricks and problem reports
Topic: Firmware Update - High current usage
Replies: 1
Views: 2028

Firmware Update - High current usage

Has there been any progress on a firmware update for those of us who've been hit with high current usage on the latest firmware? I got an email from David last week that DM was working on a software fix, but haven't heard since.
by budmur
Thu Oct 11, 2018 8:53 pm
Forum: SwissMicros Firmware Update Announcements
Topic: UPDATE: DMCP-3.11 / DM42-3.11
Replies: 36
Views: 39014

Re: UPDATE: DMCP-3.11 / DM42-3.11

The update went flawlessly. I can confirm the bugs with y^x and ÷ are fixed. I can not relate about the battery consumption though as I didn't had the problem. I will take care of that, once at home. I won't hold my breath though since I don't see anything about power drain issues. As anticipated n...
by budmur
Mon Oct 08, 2018 6:49 pm
Forum: SwissMicros Firmware Update Announcements
Topic: UPDATE: DMCP-3.10 / DM42-3.10
Replies: 71
Views: 61334

Re: UPDATE: DMCP-3.10 / DM42-3.10

What's strange is that it all began with: DMCP v3.9 : 2018/08/01 Small number of boards exhibited excessive power-off current - fixed Mine seems to be the only board with the reverse attitude... :cry: We've actually got a handful of machines like this now. David has them and is looking for a softwa...
by budmur
Wed Oct 03, 2018 1:16 pm
Forum: SwissMicros Firmware Update Announcements
Topic: UPDATE: DMCP-3.10 / DM42-3.10
Replies: 71
Views: 61334

Re: UPDATE: DMCP-3.10 / DM42-3.10

Since DMCP_flash_3.9a.bin my beta unit depletes the CR2032 in a matter of hours. I was using (and still do) DMCP_flash_3.8.bin + DM42-3.9.1.pgm; this is stable and shows a normal battery wear. Alas, the new DM42-3.10.pgm needs a DMCP >= 3.9 so the update game has come to an end for me, or so it see...
by budmur
Sun Aug 05, 2018 3:47 am
Forum: Discuss!
Topic: DM42 vs DM43S
Replies: 22
Views: 20751

Re: DM42 vs DM43S

I own only the hp35s and the wp34s. The thing I dislike the most about the wp34s is the lack of a built in MISO solver. Sure you can program your own, but it is a very steep learning curve. Even if you know how to build a MISO solver it still takes much longer to input on the WP34s vs the hp35s. Th...
by budmur
Wed Feb 07, 2018 9:51 pm
Forum: Discuss!
Topic: Petition to allow RPN calculators in UK public examinations
Replies: 11
Views: 8211

Re: Petition to allow RPN calculators in UK public examinations

There are similar rules in the USA, so it's probably something that is encountered everywhere. Even beyond university there are rules about calculators. The NCEES (the group that administrates Professional Engineering testing) has a similar acceptable calculator policy. I believe it is about exam in...
by budmur
Mon Jan 08, 2018 1:15 pm
Forum: Discuss!
Topic: Hewlett Packard-IP
Replies: 1
Views: 2071

Re: Hewlett Packard-IP

I am certainly not a lawyer or IP expert, and I'm sure that SM is much more sophisticated that I am, but here are a couple of observations:

1) Any design patent on a Voyager machine is long since expired.
2) HP chose not to copyright the ROMs on those machines.
by budmur
Sat Jan 06, 2018 5:19 am
Forum: SwissMicros Firmware Update Announcements
Topic: DM42 Firmware V3.2 available
Replies: 33
Views: 32553

Re: DM42 Firmware V3.2 available

What are the consequences of the lower level of code optimization? Is it slower, larger file sizes, or something else?