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hp41cx_tools

1.8.5

Cross-platform tools to supercharge your HP-41CX emulator experience

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1.8.5

HP-41CX Emulator Tools

Step into the golden era of retro computing with hp41cx_tools, a versatile suite that turbocharges your HP-41CX emulator adventures! Unlike many tools shackled to Windows, this toolkit runs flawlessly on macOS, Linux, and Windows, making it the ultimate companion for enthusiasts using the iconic PX-41CX from Paxer or the sleek DM41X from SwissMicros. Channel your inner 1980s programming wizard and master memory dumps, FOCAL source code, and now encoding with ease - compiling any FOCAL straight into upload-ready dump files for the PX-41CY emulator.

Built with the precision of Ada 2022 for unshakeable reliability, these tools decode, convert, and encode data with the finesse of the HP-41CX's legendary keystrokes. Paired with intuitive ZShell scripts for macOS and Linux, the suite streamlines complex workflows, whether you're on a modern MacBook, a Linux workstation, or a Windows PC. This cross-platform prowess ensures every retro computing fan can join the fun, no matter their setup - grateful shoutout to Pierre Houbert's pioneering PX41CX_Interface.xls and its VisualBasic wizardry, which lit the fuse for this focused PX-41CX/DM41X journey.

Key Features

  • Memory Dump Decoder: Transform raw HP-41CX emulator memory dumps into readable FOCAL source code with pinpoint accuracy.
  • Source Code Converter: Seamlessly convert between PX-41CX and DM41X FOCAL code styles, bridging emulator ecosystems.
  • FOCAL Encoder: Compile modern UTF-8 encoded FOCAL programs into precise dump files, ready for PX-41CY emulator upload - vintage vibes meet UTF-8 pipelines.
  • Unicode Support: Convert Unicode-encoded FOCAL programs to PX-41CX or DM41X formats, blending vintage charm with modern workflows.
  • Cross-Platform Power: Runs natively on macOS, Linux, and Windows - like a portable Ada generic, no OS exceptions.
  • Open Source: Hosted on SourceForge, ready for you to hack, extend, and share with the retro computing community.
  • Comprehensive Docs: Explore detailed guides via GNATdoc.

Why You'll Love It

Relive the thrill of programming the HP-41CX, the calculator that defined a generation of scientific and hobbyist triumphs. Whether you're decoding vintage memory dumps, converting code styles, or encoding fresh FOCAL scripts, hp41cx_tools brings the past to life with unmatched versatility. Join the retro computing revolution and make your emulator sing - on any desktop OS!

Authors
Martin Krischik <krischik@users.sourceforge.net>
Maintainers
Martin Krischik <krischik@users.sourceforge.net>
Maintainer profiles
@krischik
Licenses
GPL-3.0-or-later
Website
https://calculator-scripts.sourceforge.io/hp41cx-tools/
Release archive
sourceforge.net/projects/calculator-scripts/files/Alire/hp41cx_tools-1.8.5.tgz
Tags
calculator, tools, retrocomputing, ada-2022, hp-41cx, dm41x, px41cx, cross-platform
Executables
hp41cx_tools-main, hp41cx_tools-dm41_to_px41, hp41cx_tools-dm41_to_unicode, hp41cx_tools-px41_to_dm41, hp41cx_tools-px41_to_unicode, hp41cx_tools-unicode_to_dm41, hp41cx_tools-unicode_to_px41
Manifest
index/hp/hp41cx_tools/hp41cx_tools-1.8.5.toml
Build and platform metadata 3 fields
Build switches
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    "runtime_checks": "Everything"
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Actions
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Additional origin data
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