Texas Instruments TI-Python Adapter User manual

TI-Python Adapter Guide
for
TI-83 Premium CE
Graphing Calculator
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Contents
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TI-Python Adapter 1
What is TI-Python Adapter? 1
TI-Python Adapter – Industrial design and markings 1
Connecting the TI-Python Adapter 2
Connect the TI-Python Adapter to the TI-83 Premium CE Graphing Calculator 2
Troubleshooting 4
TI-Python Adapter Troubleshooting 4
General Information 5
Online Help 5
Contact TI Support 5
Service and Warranty Information 5
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1 TI-Python Adapter
TI-Python Adapter
What is TI-Python Adapter?
TI-Python Adapter is an accessory to TI-83 Premium CE graphing calculator. This
hardware connects to the TI-83 Premium CE to enable Python programming.
TI-Python Adapter – Industrial design and markings
Top view of TI-Python Adapter.
Front view - Port for connecting one end of the provided
cable to the TI-Python Adapter port labeled B.
Back view
Bottom view - identifying label.
Right Side view -
Left Side view -

Connecting the TI-Python Adapter
Follow these set of steps in this order to connect and use the TI-Python Adapter.
Connect the TI-Python Adapter to the TI-83 Premium CE Graphing
Calculator
TI-Python Adapter
USB Unit-to-Unit
(Mini-A to Mini-B)
(Not Provided)
TI-83 Premium
Graphing Calculator
STEPS
1. Identify the "B" connector on the USB
Unit-to-Unit (Mini-A to Mini-B) cable.
Each end of this cable is embossed with
a letter.
2. Insert the "B" connector into the TI-
Python Adapter port labeled ”B”.
Connecting the TI-Python Adapter 2

3 Connecting the TI-Python Adapter
3. Insert the free end of the cable (the "A"
connector) into the USB port on the TI-
83 Premium CE graphing calculator.
4. LED will turn ON when connected and
then turn OFF.
Adapter LED will be ON while App is in
use
Adapter LED will blink amber when
the calculator is in test mode.

Troubleshooting
This section describes some problems you may encounter and gives suggestions on
how to resolve the problem.
If you need more assistance, contact TI-Cares.
TI-Python Adapter Troubleshooting
My adapter isn't working at all. What happened?
In the worst case, the adapter is unable to properly run distribution software. When
this happens, the "green" power LED may not be lighted, even though the adapter
itself has power. In this case, the following steps are needed:
1. Connect your TI-Python Adapter to your calculator.
2. Launch the PyAdaptr application
3. Within 5 seconds of launching the application (and not seeing the green LED
lighted), double-tap the reset button on the back of the TI-Python adapter.
4. If the green LED illuminates, and is slowly pulsing in intensity, the TI-Python
adapter boot loader utility is running. The PyAdaptr application should install a
distribution firmware image at this time.
5. Let the installation run all the way through to completion. The TI-Python adapter
should restart in normal operation mode, sync your files, and let you continue with
a now working TI-Python adapter.
Troubleshooting 4

5 General Information
General Information
Online Help
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