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author | Logan Hunt <loganthebean222@gmail.com> | 2019-09-01 19:20:27 -0600 |
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@@ -1,2 +1,26 @@ -# gameoflifeti84 -Game of life on TI 84 Plus +# Game Of Life TI84 Plus +Conways Game of Life program for the TI 84 Plus. +# Installation +1. Install [TI Connect CE](https://education.ti.com/download/en/ed-tech/CA9C74CAD02440A69FDC7189D7E1B6C2/C00F5FB54B4644699ADF6B3B1395FAFC/TIConnectCE-5.4.0.1181.exe "TI Connect CE") on Windows +2. Open TI Connect and plug TI 84 Plus into computer via USB. Under connected calculators, your TI 84 Should be listed. +3. Download the LIFE.8xp File +4. Open LIFE.8xp on the Program Editor within TI Connect (Three stacked boxes on the left) +5. Under the Actions menu, press "Send to Calculator" +6. Ensure installation on calculator by pressing "PRGM". LIFE should be listed + +# Tutorial + +Open LIFE on TI 84. You should be greeted with:<br> +`BOX SIZE +`<br> +`V?` +<br> +This is where you insert the box size for the program. I recommend around 20 to start off. Anything more than that will be quite slow due to the TI 84s slow processing speed. + +Press F1 to use the pen. Use the direction keys to navigate inside the box. When you want to turn on a cell, press the enter key. +If you hover over a cell that is turned on, it will turn off automatically, so be careful. +When you are done with the pen, press F5 to quit using it. + +To start the cellular automata, press F2. Loading each frame might take longer depending on the box size. + +When you are done using the program, press the ON button to break the program loop. |