My first HP41!

[aurelio]

(11-30-2015 05:19 PM)Den Belillo (Martinez Ca.) Wrote:  

(11-30-2015 04:47 PM)TASP Wrote:  And REALLY, just one HP41 isn't really going to do it.

You definitely need a CX, of course, but a C model for conversion to CL is pretty much the norm these days.

Also, just one CX won't really do, naturally, you'll keep one stock, but you'll need a second one with 2 Extended Memories built in and if you can find a Zen, put internally too, port 4 upper, and then you have a real nice machine with direct key synthetics.

Since port 4 lower is open, a card reader is a natural acquisition at this point.

And, before I forget, while the machine is opened up, good opportunity to install a magnetic switch and a capacitor for 2 speed operation.

Additionally, you're not really 'worthy' to hang around in the HP41 forum here unless you also have the HPIL module.

And really, don't get a plain one, look for (or make) one with a built in Extended I/O or Development ROM or Plotter ROM. And seriously, one of each, and a regular HPIL too is just what you need.

And then, you can't have an HPIL with out something in your loop, so get the 82162 printer. I realize they are useless these days, but a cassette drive, just for show (it doesn't have to actually work) is necessary. Better get some tapes for it though, it looks silly to not have any tapes. You can afford them with the money saved from buying a non-working cassette drive.

Oh, get a wand too.

And it wouldn't hurt to get a ThinkJet printer and the HPIL 3.5" disc drive too.

If you have a couple CXs, and a C, it would be odd not to have a CV also, so get one of them.

The HP3468 multimeter is a nice piece of eye candy to have around, even if you don't actually need one.

Also, get some extra battery packs and chargers for all that, and some extra HPIL cables too. I realize MoHPC has all the manuals on mass storage, but I've found having the actual hard copy manuals on hand to be very satisfying.

Get a PPC ROM too, it will prevent your being shunned by those who have one.

I need to run an errand now, if I think of some more absolutely must haves, I'll post again.

Yes. The 41 is a slippery slope that I would gladly fall down again. It's imperfections only serve to highlight how nearly flawless it still is.

We are really all crazy in the best meaning of the word of course what a happy crazyness