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Programmable Calculator Book Message #1 Posted by Kelvin Hunter on 22 May 2002, 6:50 p.m. Hi, has anyone heard of a book called something like "Programming Programmable Calculators"? It was in my local library (UK) about 15 years ago. It had sections on programming the HP55, HP65 and HP67. I think it had a section on the Commodore and Nova programmables also. I realise this description is a bit vague, if anyone knows where I can get it, I would be interested. Thanks, Kelvin

Re: Programmable Calculator Book Message #2 Posted by Paul Brogger on 22 May 2002, 7:30 p.m., in response to message #1 by Kelvin Hunter A large libary database shows: "Programming Programmable Calculators" (1978) by Harold S. Engelsohn, Hayden Book Co., Rochelle Park, N.J. Supposedly available in paperback, used, from an Amazon affiliate for $9.50 .

Re: Programmable Calculator Book Message #3 Posted by Erik Wahlin on 23 May 2002, 1:31 a.m., in response to message #1 by Kelvin Hunter Sounds like the book by Henry Mullish Programmable Pocket Calculators. by Henry Mullish And Stephen Kochan. Hayden Book Company new Jersey 1980 0-8104-5175-1 Programmable pocket calculators examined in detail, their architecture, special features, and programming techniques. Calculators examined are: Novus Mathematician PR, Sinclair Scientific Programmable, HP-25, HP 25-C, HP-55, HP-65, HPD-67, HP-19C, HP-29C, H0-33E.

Re: Programmable Calculator Book Message #4 Posted by W. Bruce Maguire II on 23 May 2002, 11:35 a.m., in response to message #1 by Kelvin Hunter Kelvin: I'm almost positive that I have this book. Let me check at lunch (hopefully I'll remember!), and I'll let you know. Bruce.

Re: Programmable Calculator Book Message #5 Posted by Kelvin Hunter on 23 May 2002, 8:13 p.m., in response to message #4 by W. Bruce Maguire II Thanks for the replies. It sounds like the Engelsohn book (from Paul), but I also recall the Mullish book (Erik), now it's been mentioned.. Both sound interesting anyway!

OK, here it is: Programmin Programmable Calculators Message #6 Posted by W. Bruce Maguire II on 24 May 2002, 11:57 a.m., in response to message #1 by Kelvin Hunter Hello all: Well, of course I forgot to look at lunch time yesterday..and this morning! But I called home, and my wife was good enough to look at the book for me. It is: Programming Programmable Calculators by Harold S. Engelsohn 1978 The chapters are (approximately): (1) Introduction to computing (2) Developing simple algorithms and programs (3) Branches, loops, and decisions (4) T-register and special functions (SR-56, TI-57,58,59) (5) Programming flags and "if" decisions (SR-52) (6) Subroutines and advanced programming (7) Indirect addressing (SR-52, TI-58/59) The back cover states that the book covers the SR-55, the SR-56, the "brand-new" TI-57, the TI-58/59, the Commodore PR100, and the APF Programmable Model. It also mentions that it touches on the TI PC-100 and PC-100A printers. As I remember it, the book was _very_ basic, and was just a hand-holding alternative to reading the manual! ;-) I don't think it mentioned any HP calculators at all. Probably a book only useful as memorabilia or a collection of old programmable-calc books. Hope that helps. Bruce.

Re: Programmable Calculator Book Message #7 Posted by Frank on 24 May 2002, 12:01 p.m., in response to message #1 by Kelvin Hunter I have it on the shelf, bought this one to go with my other Pocket Calculator Mullish book I got in about 1976.

Re: Programmable Calculator Book Message #8 Posted by Frank on 24 May 2002, 12:03 p.m., in response to message #7 by Frank Since the other found is not Mullish I will post exact details on this one I have when I get home. Bruce's wife is a good woman, mine would think I was nuts to call on this ;+}

Re: Programmable Calculator Book Message #9 Posted by W. Bruce Maguire II on 24 May 2002, 12:48 p.m., in response to message #8 by Frank Bruce's wife is a good woman, mine would think I was nuts to call on this ;+} Yes...she is! :-) Bruce.

Re: Programmable Calculator Book Message #10 Posted by Frank on 25 May 2002, 10:25 a.m., in response to message #9 by W. Bruce Maguire II OK< the one I have is by Mullish and Kochan, covers 25, 25c, 55, 65, 67, 19c, 29c, 33e and Novus and sinclair models. 1980 published by Hayden in a paperback, 254 pages in small font with some calc pics and dwgs.

Re: Programmable Calculator Book Message #11 Posted by Kelvin Hunter on 25 May 2002, 3:12 p.m., in response to message #10 by Frank Yes, the Mullish book is definitely the one I had in mind. Thanks again folks, for the memory-joggers! It seems, unfortunately, that this book is almost impossible to get in the UK now (i.e. in out-of-print bookshops etc.) Kelvin

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