DB48X: HP48-like RPL implementation for DM42

[c3d]

(09-30-2024 09:01 PM)grbrum Wrote:  @c3d

when typing a variable name, or letter, or even in Symbolic mode "x", i see myself holding shift until ABC comes up, typing the letter and then holding shift again.
I wonder if the DM42 has a hardware limitation that does not allow 2 buttons to be pressed simultaneously.
would it be possible to hold shift, press X (or other letter), then release shift? this would make entry a lot smoother.

This already exists, but with the arrow keys that lets you select either uppercase or lowercase. It's called transient alpha mode.

Quote:another possible idea, if in entry mode, one of the keys could represent X directly,
if I remember right, I think Erable used to do that (was it the DEL key? - I do not remember exactly)

thanks

Not enough keys for that unfortunately (remember that we have one entire rows of keys missing compared to the HP48). I don't see what key I would be willing to sacrifice to a dedicated X key. When I implement user-defined key assignments, you will be able to do that, though.