Swiss Micros and WP34s...

[walter b]

Yes, Pauli and Marcus are right:

(09-21-2015 07:56 AM)Paul Dale Wrote:  The CPU used in the SwissMicros devices isn't capable enough for the 34S firmware. They top out at half the flash of the 30b CPU, although they do have slightly more RAM at the top end.

(12-19-2015 07:12 PM)Marcus von Cube Wrote:  ... we can't use the existing PCB for the complete 34S firmware anyway. If lacks flash space. The SOC has only 64 KB of flash, albeit more RAM then the Atmel chip the 30b is equipped with.

And Bob is right as well:

(12-19-2015 08:39 PM)rprosperi Wrote:  ... HP is still producing the HP-12C, and an SDK will be available 'soon' for the newest version of h/w, with even faster CPU. No idea if that processor has enough RAM, Flash, etc. but the limited LCD prevents easy adoption of the WP-34S f/w.

I wish the HP-17BII+ SIlver, also still being produced, could be re-purposed; it's awesome h/w, perfect for the WP-34S....

So what do we have?

Code:


Platform    Display  Case  Repurposable  Production
HP-30b       o         +        yes           terminated
HP-17BII+    ++        o        no            running (for years)
HP-12C       --        o        yes           running (for years)
DMxxL        +         +        ?             running since 2015
DIY5         +++       --       yes           not yet (for years)

Cases got a '+' for easy (dis-)assembly, a 'o' if heat stakes come in way. I have no idea about the amount of work necessary to enable the DMxxL to take the WP 34S firmware. I'd guess, however, negotiating with SM may be slightly easier than with HP. YMMV, of course.

d:-)