- The fantasticabulous CALCnet box!
- 29 Dec 2019 01:25:02 am
- Last edited by Nomkid on 17 Feb 2020 04:30:00 pm; edited 1 time in total
So a couple days ago, I had the most fantasticabulous idea. Remember how the GameBoy had link cables, that also had an extra port for daisychaining? Well, what if we had a similar thing for calcs? So here's my idea for that.
Custom PCB with 4 2.5mm and a Mini USB OTG. It's running CALCnet along with some extra code, that allows you to also plug in external devices, as well as a 84+CE or anything else with MiniUSB. On the side of this box, there would be magnetic plugs to allow you to daisychain multiple together, similar to these: LittleBits
Pros:
-Supports 83, 83+, 83+SE, 84, 84+, 84+SE, 84+CE, 84+CSE
-Cross-compatible with any type of calc at once (yes, technically even color to monochrome)
-Maximum of 5 total calcs connected at once (per box)
-Infinite calcs connected at once (given you have infinite boxes)
Cons:
-It's a niche product
-It could be expensive
-It's not like I own a factory to roll these things out quickly
Above is a poll. I am looking to see if I made this product, would anyone buy it, or at least support it via donations?
Custom PCB with 4 2.5mm and a Mini USB OTG. It's running CALCnet along with some extra code, that allows you to also plug in external devices, as well as a 84+CE or anything else with MiniUSB. On the side of this box, there would be magnetic plugs to allow you to daisychain multiple together, similar to these: LittleBits
Pros:
-Supports 83, 83+, 83+SE, 84, 84+, 84+SE, 84+CE, 84+CSE
-Cross-compatible with any type of calc at once (yes, technically even color to monochrome)
-Maximum of 5 total calcs connected at once (per box)
-Infinite calcs connected at once (given you have infinite boxes)
Cons:
-It's a niche product
-It could be expensive
-It's not like I own a factory to roll these things out quickly
Above is a poll. I am looking to see if I made this product, would anyone buy it, or at least support it via donations?