Calculators with Support of the 82240 IR-Printer
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06-25-2014, 05:09 PM
(This post was last modified: 06-26-2014 08:27 AM by Martin Hepperle.)
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Calculators with Support of the 82240 IR-Printer
In order to test the IR-emitter on my new WP-34S I acquired a cheap 82240B printer. I like having a wireless option for transferring data, even if it is only one-way.
For comparison I used a HP-48G and was astonished by its range (several meters), while the WP-34S with its tiny batteries is by design more power limited and therefore on the lower side (about 10 cm). While the 48G gives me more freedom to chose text output or graphics output I noticed that the WP-34S sends all its output in the form of bitmap graphics (probably the only way to cover its extended character set). To complete this work I also wrote a small Arduino program to capture the IR signal and forward it via RS232 to my PC. Thus I can now capture text from the HP-48 as numerical input for other applications or control other devices (or printers) with the Arduino. This also works nicely with Christoph Gießelinks printer emulator, complete with graphics. This is a very helpful piece of software. While I was searching for information about the protocol, I noticed that there was a quite large number of calculators supporting this little printer. So I composed a list below - maybe this is of interest to someone. Any comments are welcome. For example I do not know whether some of the PDA machines also support this protocol. Calculators which use the infrared "redeye" protocol (understood by 82240A/B printers): HP-17B HP-17BII HP-17BII+ NOT HP-18B {copied from HP Solve N18/2010 deleted, should be 18C, see reply by Massimo} HP-18C HP-19B HP-19BII HP-27S HP-28C HP-28S HP-32S {deleted, see reply by Bob, Katie} HP-38G HP-39G HP-39GS Hp-41C, CX, CV (with IR-Interface module HP 82242) HP-42S HP-48S HP-48SX HP-48G HP-48GII HP-48GX HP-48G+ HP-49G+ HP-50G (IrDA, but switchable to 82240 protocol, distance less than 20mm) NOT: HP-Prime (IrDA?, not useable with 82240?){corrected, see reply by Joe} WP-34S HP-95LX {added, thanks, Christoph} HP E2310A Logicdart {added, see reply by Tony} Other 3rd party non-calculator devices, like central heating measurement devices etc. |
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06-25-2014, 05:55 PM
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RE: Calculators with Support of the 82240 IR-Printer
(06-25-2014 05:09 PM)Martin Hepperle Wrote: ...Calculators which use the infrared "redeye" protocol (understood by 82240A/B printers): Prime has no IR I/O of any kind. <0|ɸ|0> -Joe- |
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06-25-2014, 05:58 PM
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RE: Calculators with Support of the 82240 IR-Printer
I did not recall that the HP-32S supported IR printing, however if it indeed does so, then it's almost certain that the HP-32SII does as well. As I said though, I don't think it does, but could well be wrong on this.
--Bob Prosperi |
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06-25-2014, 06:03 PM
(This post was last modified: 06-25-2014 06:07 PM by Massimo Gnerucci.)
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RE: Calculators with Support of the 82240 IR-Printer
I don't know what an HP-18B is/was...
P.S. My compliments for your work on the Arduino Greetings, Massimo -+×÷ ↔ left is right and right is wrong |
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06-25-2014, 06:05 PM
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RE: Calculators with Support of the 82240 IR-Printer
(06-25-2014 05:58 PM)rprosperi Wrote: I did not recall that the HP-32S supported IR printing, however if it indeed does so, then it's almost certain that the HP-32SII does as well. As I said though, I don't think it does, but could well be wrong on this. You're correct there is no IR emitter nor IR firmware in the 32s nor 32sii. However, there are many third party devices that use the 82240A/B printer as an output device for their function. It's not just for calculators. -katie |
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06-25-2014, 06:21 PM
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RE: Calculators with Support of the 82240 IR-Printer
(06-25-2014 06:05 PM)Katie Wasserman Wrote: However, there are many third party devices that use the 82240A/B printer as an output device for their function. It's not just for calculators. And at least one other HP device. The LogicDart (a handheld 3-channel logic analyser) will print its captured waveforms on the 82240. |
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06-25-2014, 07:27 PM
(This post was last modified: 06-25-2014 07:29 PM by Christoph Giesselink.)
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For sure the HP-95LX has also the necessary hardware. And with a little software help we can send data to the printer:
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06-25-2014, 07:38 PM
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RE: Calculators with Support of the 82240 IR-Printer
Hi,
I was just thinking about doing the same thing, using an Arduino nano. What sort of IR detector did you use? I am looking at Mouser part # 782-TSOP34833. Were you able to use or adapt a published Arduino IR library to decode the HP protocol? I have seen an HP article on the origins of the protocol, but have no idea if it is anything like current IR remote control protocols. A device like this ought to be really useful for uploading programs from a 42s to a PC, assuming anyone would still want to do something like that. |
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06-25-2014, 07:52 PM
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06-25-2014, 08:15 PM
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(06-25-2014 07:52 PM)Christoph Giesselink Wrote: The TSOP34833 will not work. The minimum burst length for this chip is 10 cycles/burst. HP calculators use 6-8 bursts. First I used the TSOP1833 and later the TSOP4133 chip as receiver. Thanks for pointing that problem out. I see it now in the data sheet, and will look at the TSOP4133 instead. |
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06-26-2014, 07:58 AM
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(06-25-2014 07:38 PM)everettr Wrote: Hi, Hello, without giving much thought or research, I had ordered a small IR-receiver board from China, mounted with 2 condensers and 2 resistors as per datasheet - just right for tinkering with the Arduino. It came with a VS1838B, which is probably the same as a TSOP1383B. This chip is for 38 kHz, which is relatively far away from the nominal 32.768 kHz of the HP spec, but this seems to be less critical - my unit works very well also over several meters with a HP 48G (per datasheet it should have a reduced receptivity of about 50% compared to a 32kHz receiver). Reading through some sources, I learned that some detectors detect signals only with 10 and more bursts, while the HPs per definition send 6-8 bursts. This seems to a be critical factor, so you should make sure you select a receiver designed for 6 or more bursts, NOT 10. So I would recommend to select a 33 kHz receiver for 6+ pulses, e.g. a TSOP1833 chip (33 kHz, 6+ pulses), but the 1830, 1836, 1837 1838 might also work well enough). I did not use any Arduino libraries except for the Serial output library as it is more fun to develop and understand something than just using black box stuff. I also used i/o and timer interrupts to implement the time critical parts, which leads to a relatively large code size when using Arduino libs. The resulting code is about 5 kBytes including 1 bit error checking, which should be okay to put it in a small chip directly at the end of a USB-TTL cable. Or in a small printer or whatever device is of interest. I also want to add some ESCape sequences to control e.g. power outlets etc. The printer specs leaves some room here without harming the printer function. After finishing the developing on the Leonardo, I want to put the code into a Nano or Micro as a final solution. An Arduino with USB/Serial (like the Pro) can be directly used as a IR->Serial adapter or you can even simulate a keyboard using your pocket calculator. I just finished the first version of the code and can make it available if you are interested. I am just adding some comments so that the code is understandable. Martin |
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06-26-2014, 10:01 AM
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RE: Calculators with Support of the 82240 IR-Printer
(06-25-2014 06:05 PM)Katie Wasserman Wrote: However, there are many third party devices that use the 82240A/B printer as an output device for their function. It's not just for calculators. I'm interested to know more on third party devices that use the 82240 printer, can you give more information? I know the HP Logicdart (I'm happy to have one) mentioned by Tony. Thanks, J-F |
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06-26-2014, 10:36 AM
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RE: Calculators with Support of the 82240 IR-Printer
(06-25-2014 05:09 PM)Martin Hepperle Wrote: ...I noticed that the WP-34S sends all its output in the form of bitmap graphics (probably the only way to cover its extended character set). Marcus is the expert here, but my understanding is that the 34S will only switch to graphical output if it needs to or if a graphic register set is printer. - Pauli |
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06-26-2014, 06:27 PM
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RE: Calculators with Support of the 82240 IR-Printer
(06-26-2014 10:36 AM)Paul Dale Wrote:(06-25-2014 05:09 PM)Martin Hepperle Wrote: ...I noticed that the WP-34S sends all its output in the form of bitmap graphics (probably the only way to cover its extended character set). You can configure printing with the pMODE command (replace p by the printer symbol). pMODE 0 is the default mode, a mixture of text and graphics printing. pMODE 1 prints everything as graphics. pMODE 2 prints everything as graphics, using the small character set. pMODE 3 "prints" to the serial port (9600,8,N,1). ASCII only! @Martin: The IR range depends on the type of IR LED. Katie has made some experiments. I don't recall the exact details, but I can send you one of mine. Marcus von Cube Wehrheim, Germany http://www.mvcsys.de http://wp34s.sf.net http://mvcsys.de/doc/basic-compare.html |
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06-26-2014, 10:08 PM
(This post was last modified: 06-27-2014 03:00 PM by everettr.)
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I was confused about pulses and bursts, and how the IR detector interprets them. It is getting clearer to me now. I will probably go with the TSOP4133 part that Christoph suggested, though I am sure this is very similar to those that you listed.
5 Kb, what a whopper :-) If it fits the flash and meets the timing constraints, no problem. It sounds like you are using interrupts for both the serial and the burst timing. I would like to see how you did that, since I have been wondering if some sort of caching/buffering of data would be needed to separate IR operations from serial communications. That is an interesting idea about additional ESC sequences, but how would you persuade a calculator to emit the new sequence? (06-26-2014 07:58 AM)Martin Hepperle Wrote: I just finished the first version of the code and can make it available if you are interested. I am just adding some comments so that the code is understandable.I am definitely interested in seeing your project! Thank you, |
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06-26-2014, 10:44 PM
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RE: Calculators with Support of the 82240 IR-Printer
(06-26-2014 06:27 PM)Marcus von Cube Wrote:(06-26-2014 10:36 AM)Paul Dale Wrote: Marcus is the expert here, but my understanding is that the 34S will only switch to graphical output if it needs to or if a graphic register set is printer. See the manual, p. 130 of v3.2 or p. 117 of v3.1. d:-) |
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06-27-2014, 02:43 AM
(This post was last modified: 06-27-2014 02:57 AM by Katie Wasserman.)
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RE: Calculators with Support of the 82240 IR-Printer
(06-26-2014 10:01 AM)J-F Garnier Wrote:(06-25-2014 06:05 PM)Katie Wasserman Wrote: However, there are many third party devices that use the 82240A/B printer as an output device for their function. It's not just for calculators. We've discussed this in the past, here's the first one I found. In some (most?) cases the printer is re-branded to match the company's main product. More links: battery tester gas analyzer While both of these loos slightly different from the HP branded 82240B the specs (for the gas analyzer printer at least) say it uses the HP 82240B format. I don't know if HP licensed the IP to build these to another company or if they actually manufactured them in a different enclosures. Do an image search on "ir thermal printer" and you'll find other slightly different enclosures that too are likely 82240B format printers. -katie |
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06-27-2014, 07:04 AM
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RE: Calculators with Support of the 82240 IR-Printer
(06-26-2014 10:44 PM)walter b Wrote:(06-26-2014 06:27 PM)Marcus von Cube Wrote: You can configure printing with the pMODE command (replace p by the printer symbol). Ah, yes - if I only had paid attention at school when they explained how to RTFM. I had found this only after looking at the WP34S source code where I fould the printing flags (text, large font, small font). Great, so I can now also use the WP34S to control a nuclear power plant via wireless. I hope this is covered by the product's warranty. |
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06-27-2014, 07:07 AM
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06-27-2014, 07:15 AM
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RE: Calculators with Support of the 82240 IR-Printer
(06-27-2014 02:43 AM)Katie Wasserman Wrote: We've discussed this in the past, here's the first one I found. In some (most?) cases the printer is re-branded to match the company's main product. Thanks for the links, I didn't remember the previous discussions. |
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