From 759fb05799e2f1d4c1adeb48e9650eadeab82975 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Logan Hunt Date: Sun, 1 Sep 2019 19:20:27 -0600 Subject: [PATCH] Update README.md --- README.md | 28 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++-- 1 file changed, 26 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 2c837f9..812c4d0 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1,2 +1,26 @@ -# gameoflifeti84 -Game of life on TI 84 Plus +# Game Of Life TI84 Plus +Conways Game of Life program for the TI 84 Plus. +# Installation +1. Install [TI Connect CE](https://education.ti.com/download/en/ed-tech/CA9C74CAD02440A69FDC7189D7E1B6C2/C00F5FB54B4644699ADF6B3B1395FAFC/TIConnectCE-5.4.0.1181.exe "TI Connect CE") on Windows +2. Open TI Connect and plug TI 84 Plus into computer via USB. Under connected calculators, your TI 84 Should be listed. +3. Download the LIFE.8xp File +4. Open LIFE.8xp on the Program Editor within TI Connect (Three stacked boxes on the left) +5. Under the Actions menu, press "Send to Calculator" +6. Ensure installation on calculator by pressing "PRGM". LIFE should be listed + +# Tutorial + +Open LIFE on TI 84. You should be greeted with:
+`BOX SIZE +`
+`V?` +
+This is where you insert the box size for the program. I recommend around 20 to start off. Anything more than that will be quite slow due to the TI 84s slow processing speed. + +Press F1 to use the pen. Use the direction keys to navigate inside the box. When you want to turn on a cell, press the enter key. +If you hover over a cell that is turned on, it will turn off automatically, so be careful. +When you are done with the pen, press F5 to quit using it. + +To start the cellular automata, press F2. Loading each frame might take longer depending on the box size. + +When you are done using the program, press the ON button to break the program loop.