Urgent question on TI-86 Calculator

Viper2004 · 10-27-04, 08:06 PM

Well I am getting a ti-86 calc soon and I wanna get a link cable so I can put some games and programs on my calculator. At amazon.com they are selling the USB connectivity link cables for about $10 shipped and I would like to get one of those. Except there's one problem; on amazon's site they list that the usb link cable does not work with a ti-86. Although on texas instruments site they list that the usb cable does in fact work on a ti-86. So if anyone on this forums has a TI-86 calculator and can asure me that the usb connectivity link cable will work on a ti-86 calculator then I will be very appreciated and thankful. (I also want to get this tonight and I have some friends that could use this cable too

.) Thanks guys!

Xenocide · 10-27-04, 08:16 PM

usb cable only works with ti-86 if your using a MAC

you HAVE to use a serial cable for pc

don't tell me im wrong ive tried

Viper2004 · 10-27-04, 08:42 PM

Uh person I'm getting this from just told me the usb cable will work on a ti-86...

MadSkillzMan · 10-28-04, 12:06 AM

hes BSing man...ive spent HOURS trying to fix taht for people..

Yea, dude seriously, serial only...ive tried the USB from my TI83SE...works on nearly everything...except 86...actually works on 85? i know it does 82 83/+/se+ 87 89 92

mac is the only one it will work n usb..u MITE get lucky w. linux but i dnk. those DOS utils for usb are worthless too.

Viper2004 · 10-28-04, 07:12 AM

Well I guess if it doesn't work, I'll sell the usb one to a friend and just buy the black graphlink cable.

MadSkillzMan · 10-28-04, 02:04 PM

u know...seems to me ( i could be wrong) couldnt u get a USB-ps2 adaptor, put that in a PS2-serial and put THAT into a Serial-paralell?

Probably wouldnt work for too many reasons lol but worht a shot.

Xenocide · 10-28-04, 02:36 PM

nope won't work.

whooping_a_panda · 10-28-04, 02:41 PM

from personal experience the usb cable will work with a ti-86, however it took the use of a 3rd party software to get it goin. But it does work I can vouch for it.

actually with a quick look education.ti.com says:

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The TI Connectivity Cable USB for Windows®/Mac® and TI Connect software are compatible with the TI-73 Explorer?, TI-83, TI-83 Plus, TI-83 Plus Silver Edition, TI-84 Plus, TI-84 Plus Silver Edition, TI-86, TI-89, TI-89 Titanium, TI-92, TI-92 Plus, and Voyage? 200.

so that would mean it will work with the ti-86, must be a new software version, but like I said there is 3rd party software that will let you use your 86 with the usb cable.

edit one more time

i found the software i used here is the direct link to it otherwise it can be found at this site here and it is the TiLP v.6.75 with DLL's. TiLP is a universal cable Universal calculator software that will work on all major OS's so this would be a good reference for you linux/BSD guys out there

and as always make sure the cable is unplugged while installing the software

Roboman101 · 10-28-04, 09:06 PM

seriously, you must have friends with that same calculator, and belive me the games do get boring, and you find something better to do. And most teachers will either confiscate or test the durability of that particular model of calculator if you get caught.

Viper2004 · 10-28-04, 09:26 PM

Well being a kid with free time after I'm done with my work (or the 3 study halls that I have

), my teachers would care less. Anywho, hopefully I can get this to work because I really don't feel like having to order another cable once I recieve the calculator.

MadSkillzMan · 10-28-04, 11:53 PM

yea man in HS i gamed all the time...only in study hall...

i think the TI86 games are beter than the 83? theyre just harder to come by

Viper2004 · 10-29-04, 06:31 AM

Yeah the graphics are a little better, but there are quite a few good games for a 86. Once I get my 86 I'm gonna paint the cover a nice anadoized blue and put the o/c symbol (big O then lightning bolt then big C) using black for the letters and chrome for the lightning bolt. Should come out pretty good.

Quailane · 10-31-04, 01:56 PM

I have connected the ti-86 to a computer with the silver usb cable. I borrowed the cable from a friend and downloaded the software from TI's website. Piece of cake.

Xenocide · 10-31-04, 02:54 PM

it couldn't have been a ti-86,TI does not support it....

whooping_a_panda · 10-31-04, 05:38 PM

read my previous post, it works, i have a silver cable - i have a ti-86 - i have a ti-86 hooked up to my pc with a silver usb cable

whether it is supported or not it works.

Viper2004 · 10-31-04, 05:49 PM

Thanks guys, me and my friend were figuring out how the software works with his 83+. Can't wait to recieve my calculator next week

Viper2004 · 11-06-04, 04:26 PM

Well I got the calculator today, and IT DOES WORK PEOPLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
But to those of you that said that it would work, I congratulate you on your smartness.

10-27-04, 08:06 PM	Thread Starter #1
Viper2004 Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: illinois	Urgent question on TI-86 Calculator Well I am getting a ti-86 calc soon and I wanna get a link cable so I can put some games and programs on my calculator. At amazon.com they are selling the USB connectivity link cables for about $10 shipped and I would like to get one of those. Except there's one problem; on amazon's site they list that the usb link cable does not work with a ti-86. Although on texas instruments site they list that the usb cable does in fact work on a ti-86. So if anyone on this forums has a TI-86 calculator and can asure me that the usb connectivity link cable will work on a ti-86 calculator then I will be very appreciated and thankful. (I also want to get this tonight and I have some friends that could use this cable too .) Thanks guys! __________________ Lian Li V1200b Plus II EVGA X58 SLI XE Intel I7 920 D0 EVGA GTX260 6gb OCZ Platinum Corsair 1000HX OCZ Vertex 60gb SSD WD Black 1TB Cooled by: HK 3.0 LT, MCR320/Gentle Typhoons, Typhoon 3 + D5, EK NB/SB 5, Tygon 3603, Distilled + Kill Coil
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10-27-04, 08:16 PM	#2
Xenocide Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Charlotte, NC	usb cable only works with ti-86 if your using a MAC you HAVE to use a serial cable for pc don't tell me im wrong ive tried __________________ A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort.
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10-27-04, 08:42 PM	Thread Starter #3
Viper2004 Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: illinois	Uh person I'm getting this from just told me the usb cable will work on a ti-86... __________________ Lian Li V1200b Plus II EVGA X58 SLI XE Intel I7 920 D0 EVGA GTX260 6gb OCZ Platinum Corsair 1000HX OCZ Vertex 60gb SSD WD Black 1TB Cooled by: HK 3.0 LT, MCR320/Gentle Typhoons, Typhoon 3 + D5, EK NB/SB 5, Tygon 3603, Distilled + Kill Coil
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10-28-04, 12:06 AM	#4
MadSkillzMan Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Cleveland OHIO	hes BSing man...ive spent HOURS trying to fix taht for people.. Yea, dude seriously, serial only...ive tried the USB from my TI83SE...works on nearly everything...except 86...actually works on 85? i know it does 82 83/+/se+ 87 89 92 mac is the only one it will work n usb..u MITE get lucky w. linux but i dnk. those DOS utils for usb are worthless too. __________________ Mian rig 2 x Dual G5 1.8ghz @ 29C :eek: 3gb ram 2x160GB Sata 1x250GB IDE ATI 9600, dual monitors - 19" AOC LCD's, 42" RCA Plasma! OC'ed Super Drive (8x SL to 16x DL, i heart firmware flash) Backup Rig: 4 x Dell Optiplex G270 2.8ghz HT 1Gb ram iPod Touch 3.1.2 Jailbroken! OSX 5.8
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10-28-04, 07:12 AM	Thread Starter #5
Viper2004 Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: illinois	Well I guess if it doesn't work, I'll sell the usb one to a friend and just buy the black graphlink cable. __________________ Lian Li V1200b Plus II EVGA X58 SLI XE Intel I7 920 D0 EVGA GTX260 6gb OCZ Platinum Corsair 1000HX OCZ Vertex 60gb SSD WD Black 1TB Cooled by: HK 3.0 LT, MCR320/Gentle Typhoons, Typhoon 3 + D5, EK NB/SB 5, Tygon 3603, Distilled + Kill Coil
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10-28-04, 02:04 PM	#6
MadSkillzMan Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Cleveland OHIO	u know...seems to me ( i could be wrong) couldnt u get a USB-ps2 adaptor, put that in a PS2-serial and put THAT into a Serial-paralell? Probably wouldnt work for too many reasons lol but worht a shot. __________________ Mian rig 2 x Dual G5 1.8ghz @ 29C :eek: 3gb ram 2x160GB Sata 1x250GB IDE ATI 9600, dual monitors - 19" AOC LCD's, 42" RCA Plasma! OC'ed Super Drive (8x SL to 16x DL, i heart firmware flash) Backup Rig: 4 x Dell Optiplex G270 2.8ghz HT 1Gb ram iPod Touch 3.1.2 Jailbroken! OSX 5.8
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10-28-04, 02:36 PM	#7
Xenocide Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Charlotte, NC	nope won't work. __________________ A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort.
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10-28-04, 09:06 PM	#9
Roboman101 Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: south dakota	seriously, you must have friends with that same calculator, and belive me the games do get boring, and you find something better to do. And most teachers will either confiscate or test the durability of that particular model of calculator if you get caught.
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10-28-04, 09:26 PM	Thread Starter #10
Viper2004 Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: illinois	Well being a kid with free time after I'm done with my work (or the 3 study halls that I have ), my teachers would care less. Anywho, hopefully I can get this to work because I really don't feel like having to order another cable once I recieve the calculator. __________________ Lian Li V1200b Plus II EVGA X58 SLI XE Intel I7 920 D0 EVGA GTX260 6gb OCZ Platinum Corsair 1000HX OCZ Vertex 60gb SSD WD Black 1TB Cooled by: HK 3.0 LT, MCR320/Gentle Typhoons, Typhoon 3 + D5, EK NB/SB 5, Tygon 3603, Distilled + Kill Coil
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10-28-04, 11:53 PM	#11
MadSkillzMan Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Cleveland OHIO	yea man in HS i gamed all the time...only in study hall... i think the TI86 games are beter than the 83? theyre just harder to come by __________________ Mian rig 2 x Dual G5 1.8ghz @ 29C :eek: 3gb ram 2x160GB Sata 1x250GB IDE ATI 9600, dual monitors - 19" AOC LCD's, 42" RCA Plasma! OC'ed Super Drive (8x SL to 16x DL, i heart firmware flash) Backup Rig: 4 x Dell Optiplex G270 2.8ghz HT 1Gb ram iPod Touch 3.1.2 Jailbroken! OSX 5.8
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10-29-04, 06:31 AM	Thread Starter #12
Viper2004 Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: illinois	Yeah the graphics are a little better, but there are quite a few good games for a 86. Once I get my 86 I'm gonna paint the cover a nice anadoized blue and put the o/c symbol (big O then lightning bolt then big C) using black for the letters and chrome for the lightning bolt. Should come out pretty good. __________________ Lian Li V1200b Plus II EVGA X58 SLI XE Intel I7 920 D0 EVGA GTX260 6gb OCZ Platinum Corsair 1000HX OCZ Vertex 60gb SSD WD Black 1TB Cooled by: HK 3.0 LT, MCR320/Gentle Typhoons, Typhoon 3 + D5, EK NB/SB 5, Tygon 3603, Distilled + Kill Coil
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10-31-04, 01:56 PM	#13
Quailane Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Who stole my white stars?	I have connected the ti-86 to a computer with the silver usb cable. I borrowed the cable from a friend and downloaded the software from TI's website. Piece of cake. __________________ I DRIVE A HYUNDAI AND I'M PROUD OF IT!
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10-31-04, 02:54 PM	#14
Xenocide Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Charlotte, NC	it couldn't have been a ti-86,TI does not support it.... __________________ A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort.
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10-31-04, 05:38 PM	#15
whooping_a_panda Mr Slave Senior Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Tucson, Arizona	read my previous post, it works, i have a silver cable - i have a ti-86 - i have a ti-86 hooked up to my pc with a silver usb cable whether it is supported or not it works. __________________ That, my droogs, was real milanky horrorshow I'm on the karma payment plan. -- My Heatware
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10-31-04, 05:49 PM	Thread Starter #16
Viper2004 Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: illinois	Thanks guys, me and my friend were figuring out how the software works with his 83+. Can't wait to recieve my calculator next week __________________ Lian Li V1200b Plus II EVGA X58 SLI XE Intel I7 920 D0 EVGA GTX260 6gb OCZ Platinum Corsair 1000HX OCZ Vertex 60gb SSD WD Black 1TB Cooled by: HK 3.0 LT, MCR320/Gentle Typhoons, Typhoon 3 + D5, EK NB/SB 5, Tygon 3603, Distilled + Kill Coil
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11-06-04, 04:26 PM	Thread Starter #17
Viper2004 Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: illinois	Well I got the calculator today, and IT DOES WORK PEOPLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! But to those of you that said that it would work, I congratulate you on your smartness. __________________ Lian Li V1200b Plus II EVGA X58 SLI XE Intel I7 920 D0 EVGA GTX260 6gb OCZ Platinum Corsair 1000HX OCZ Vertex 60gb SSD WD Black 1TB Cooled by: HK 3.0 LT, MCR320/Gentle Typhoons, Typhoon 3 + D5, EK NB/SB 5, Tygon 3603, Distilled + Kill Coil
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