WIP: 16C firmware hack for more memory

[Garry Lancaster]

(01-30-2023 06:40 AM)brouhaha Wrote:  If I made more labels available, so that the 999 step program memory is more useful, would you rather have:

1) The standard 16 labels, but additionally LBL CHS <one hex digit>, and similarly GTO CHS snd GSB CHS, (32 labels total)

2) The standard 16 labels, but additionally allow LBL CHS <two hex digits>, and similarly GTO CHS and GSB CHS, for two-digit labels (256 labels total, as CHS 00-0F would be the same as the standard labels)

3) LBL, GTO, and GSB always require two hex digit argument, requiring 16C users to adjust to the new entry requirement (256 labels total, but consistent key entry)

Even with just 203 steps and careful re-use of labels which are only forward-referenced, I am currently using 12/16 in my standard configuration. For this reason, I would rule out (1) as I don't think it would be adequate for 999 steps.

I can see the appeal of both of the other options. I'd perhaps lean slightly to (2) as it gives you quick 2-keystroke access to execute up to 16 programs. But (3) would be great as well.