How to Put a JSON File on a TI-84 Calculator
Are you looking to enhance your TI-84 calculator’s capabilities by adding a JSON file? JSON, or JavaScript Object Notation, is a lightweight data-interchange format that is easy for humans to read and write and easy for machines to parse and generate. Whether you’re a student, a teacher, or a professional, adding a JSON file to your calculator can be incredibly beneficial. In this guide, I’ll walk you through the process step by step, ensuring that you can successfully transfer and utilize a JSON file on your TI-84 calculator.
Understanding JSON
Before we dive into the process, it’s important to understand what JSON is and why it’s useful. JSON is a text format that is completely language independent but uses conventions that are familiar to programmers of the C-family of languages, including C, C++, C, Java, JavaScript, Perl, Python, and many others. It is often used to transmit data between a server and a web application, or to store data in a structured format that can be easily read and manipulated.
Preparation
Before you begin, make sure you have the following:
| Item | Description |
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| TI-84 Calculator | Your calculator must be a TI-84 model, as the process varies for different models. |
| JSON File | Ensure you have the JSON file you wish to transfer to your calculator. This file should be in a .json format. |
| Computer | You will need a computer to transfer the file to your calculator. |
Transferring the JSON File
Now that you have everything ready, let’s start the process of transferring the JSON file to your TI-84 calculator.
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Connect your TI-84 calculator to your computer using a USB cable. Make sure your calculator is turned on and in Host mode.
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On your computer, open the file explorer and navigate to the drive that corresponds to your TI-84 calculator. This drive will typically be labeled as “TI-84 Plus” or something similar.
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Copy the JSON file you want to transfer to your calculator and paste it into the appropriate folder on your calculator’s drive.
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Once the file is copied, safely disconnect your calculator from your computer.
Accessing the JSON File
Now that the file is on your calculator, you can access it using the following steps:
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Turn on your TI-84 calculator and press the 2ND button followed by the Math button to access the Math menu.
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Scroll down to the Stat Edit option and press Enter.
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Use the arrow keys to navigate to the 1:Data list and press Enter.
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Scroll to the end of the list and press Enter to add a new list.
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Enter a name for your new list and press Enter.
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Scroll to the end of the list again and press Enter to add a new data entry.
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Use the arrow keys to navigate to the Stat menu and select 1:Edit.
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Scroll to the 1:Data list you just created and press Enter.
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Use the arrow keys to navigate to the data entry you just created and press Enter.
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Scroll to the Var field and press <
