My Calculator DM42 ist arrived ;-)

Discussion around the SwissMicros DM42 calculator
Thomas Okken
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Over_score wrote:
Sun Dec 17, 2017 10:22 am
pyridine wrote:
Sat Dec 16, 2017 3:16 pm
The most annoying part is the pouch, it is so tight I cannot put the calculator back into it... I am using my old HP11C as a nug fit to "loosen" up the pouch...
Same very little issue here...
I used my old HP42S to "loosen" up the pouch and used the 42S pouch for the DM42 in the mean time.
I just made a point of pushing my DM42 into its pouch as far as it would go, and within a few days, it had stretched to fit perfectly.
Bill (Smithville NJ)
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Post by Bill (Smithville NJ) »

My DM42 was just delivered by the USPS - no signature required.
The weight is really surprising. Feels very solid.

Now to find some time to play with it.

Ordered on Dec 9, arrived on Dec 18 - fast delivery
from Switzerland to New Jersey.

Bill
Smithville, NJ
Dave Britten
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Got mine here in MI. Whee!
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Received just now in North Texas, USA, also no signature required. This is much faster than I had expected, especially considering the time of year. Took me about five minutes to extricate it from the pouch. It was already turned on, but that may have been due to my pressing on the bottom of the pouch when I tried to remove it.

When turned off it displays a random graphic, is this normal ? How much extra power does this require ?

It weighs 179 grams compared to 142 grams for my HP 42s.

Serial number is 00159.

The micro USB port is badly misaligned with the hole in the case, but the cable can still be inserted with patience and care.

Overall, this thing is impressive. I’ll check back here when I have more time to spend with it.
DM15L, S/N 00548. DM42, SN: 00159. DM41X, SN: 00973. DM32, SN 00054.
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HPMike wrote:
Mon Dec 18, 2017 11:44 pm
When turned off it displays a random graphic, is this normal ? How much extra power does this require ?
The type of LCD used actually uses zero current when the machine is off, despite preserving the appearance of still being "on". Doubters will scoff, but it's been discussed, researched and explored by lots of folks in the beta group that also doubted it.

For those that just don't want to believe, there is a 100% blank Off Image available, included in the OFFIMG folder of the flash drive. If you delete all the other images, the DM42 will only "show" that one, so your screen will always be blank when you power-off (normally, the DM42 cycles among all the images in the OFFIMG folder, showing the next one each time you power-off, and then repeats the list once all have been seen). You can also add your own images: 400x240, 1-bit color (B&W), BMP file format.
--bob p

DM42: β00071 & 00282, DM41X: β00071 & 00656, DM10L: 071/100
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rprosperi wrote:
Tue Dec 19, 2017 12:51 am
The type of LCD used actually uses zero current when the machine is off, despite preserving the appearance of still being "on". Doubters will scoff, but it's been discussed, researched and explored by lots of folks in the beta group that also doubted it.
But the reference for this that is given elsewhere:
grsbanks wrote: However, the LCD is not switched on when the DM42 is powered down. It is a comparatively new technology of LCD that retains its contents even when switched off:

https://www.sharpsma.com/sharp-memory-lcd-technology
actually says: 50 micro Watt for a static image on a 400x240 display. So who is right?

I hope this doesn't mean that the DM42 will round 50E-6 down to zero :-)
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I had my DM11L arrive Saturday; I was ecstatic. My DM42 arrived today; I am euphoric! I must say that the the unit I received is of the highest calibre (it's 00357).

I hear you laughing there grsbanks.

Mark Hardman
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DM42: β00043, β00065, 00357 / DM41X: β00054, 00445 / DM32: β00278
DM10L: 017/100, DM11L: 00121, DM12L: 02005, DM15L: 00523, DM16L: 00008, DM41L: 00111
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AlexFekken wrote:
Tue Dec 19, 2017 1:26 am
actually says: 50 micro Watt for a static image on a 400x240 display. So who is right?
Oh, I'm sure Sharp is right! Ok, I admit it, I couldn't recall the actual low number and knew this was the easiest way to find out. The amazing thing (to me) is that the very low current it does draw is the same, independent of the image shown (or not shown).

Sorry Alex, but thanks.
--bob p

DM42: β00071 & 00282, DM41X: β00071 & 00656, DM10L: 071/100
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Post by tgray »

Got mine today. It's great! Loaded some programs from Free42 on my phone and made some OFFIMGs.

The 2 key doesn't quite register each press. Is the recommended method to fix this just exercise the button, or open it for cleaning?
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rprosperi wrote:
Tue Dec 19, 2017 3:56 am
AlexFekken wrote:
Tue Dec 19, 2017 1:26 am
actually says: 50 micro Watt for a static image on a 400x240 display. So who is right?
Oh, I'm sure Sharp is right! Ok, I admit it, I couldn't recall the actual low number and knew this was the easiest way to find out. The amazing thing (to me) is that the very low current it does draw is the same, independent of the image shown (or not shown).
Now this thing makes sense! I was wondering before about the "new technology" they applied - pondering on some special electric ink although it's called LCD. Thanks for enlightenment. Should look at the manufacturer's website earlier. ;)

How does this compare with the power drawn by good ol'CMOS calculators when switched off (e.g. HP-25C)?
WP43 SN00000, 34S, and 31S for obvious reasons; HP-35, 45, ..., 35S, 15CE, DM16L S/N# 00093, DM42β SN:00041
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