newRPL project status

[Claudio L.]

(04-09-2014 11:53 AM)Ailurus Wrote:  The project status page states user interface as being part of the development. Does this mean a whole new interface or just copying what's been done before? Just curious.

The objective is to create a new firmware, so everything needs to be done from scratch. And I mean EVERYTHING.
We are currently focusing exclusively on the RPL execution core, but very soon the core will be stable enough (not all commands will be implemented, but enough for a regular scientific calculator, let's say), and we'll begin work on the other areas in parallel.

The discussion about the interface can start now if you want (why not?).
Here's a few points that I'd like on a good user interface:

* The main place is the stack (not some root menu with icons with the stack as an application). I like to turn on the calculator and be ready to input numbers instantly.
* Soft menus at the bottom: Since we are aiming to the 50g hardware, we should adhere to this format. But some variations are possible, what about having 12 softmenu keys? This would include the APPS, MODE, TOOL, VAR, STO, NXT keys as additional soft menus under certain cases (this idea was somewhat implemented in the hpgcc3 GUI module, but nobody ever used it I think). These 6 additionals could be for example a VARS menu permanently shown, while the "normal" 6 soft keys are used for other menus.
* Status area needs to be reduced to a minimum or removed (perhaps a pop-up status area when you press-hold a key for a long time, etc).

At this point all ideas are welcome, so set your imagination free.

Claudio