TI-83 Plus Silver Edition LED Mod
Hey, I just got a new TI-83 Plus SIlver Edition.
http://education.ti.com/images/produ...e/83PSEbig.JPG
I can not read the keys or the display in the dark, imagine that. So, I had this idea.
Why not do this. Get some of the tiny LED's and put them throughout the calculator where the keys are, not on the bottom. these would be on all the time. on the other side (the back) i would put 4-6 flashing LED's just to annoy someone when we are using the DLP in class :)
Then, get four more of the tiny ones and have them put on the sides of the screen so you can read that in the dark as well.
total of say 10 TINY LED's on the front, 4-6 tiny leds on the back and then say 4 (white?) led's on the screen, but under the plastic so that you don't have anythign sticking out.
(sounds like a DBvader project for some reason...)
Anyway, think this will work? There is so much open space in teh calculator, that will CERTAINLY not be an issue.
My only worry is that NO ONE on the net has done this, not to any calculator that I have seen... SO I was thinking... anyone know of a site? Think it will work? Any tips? Know of a forum where they do this stuff? PC Mods.com has no forum...
Thanks for the input!
1 LED, $0.57, Adisharr, Priceless
You are great, brought everything from last years physics back, and then some :)
i was thining a parallel circuit also. space is the only issue with that. i will open it up and get a pic or two of the inerds space so you guys can get an idea, if you have another. as far as a power supply. i wonder if there are any rechargeable NiCD or NiMH batteries that are thing and would work in this, just to save money on the lights. but when you think about it... The lights won't be on all the time, certainly not all the time that the calculator is being used. only really when the lights are off, say 20 minutes a day max. and then occasionaly to show off how cool i am hehe :cool:
gonna print this out and make a trip to Fry's perhaps
Thanks again
anyone else, please speak up if you like :)
Re: 1 LED, $0.57, Adisharr, Priceless
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Originally posted by harding802
You are great, brought everything from last years physics back, and then some :)
hehe Thanks man.. I'm glad it's of use to you.. I wouldn't say priceless.. maybe $ 2-3 but that might be overkill :p
Definately post pics if you can.. would be cool to see the innards ;)