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ORION TI-36X
Date of introduction: | September 2005 | Display technology: | LCD |
New price: | $249.00 (SRP 2005) | Display size: | 10 + 2 |
Size: | 6.2" x 3.1" x 1.4" 158 x 80 x 35 mm3 |
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Weight: | 9.7 ounces, 276 grams | Serial No: | 08362 |
Batteries: | Date of manufacture: | ||
AC-Adapter: | DC 9V / 300mA | Origin of manufacture: | |
Precision: | 12 | Integrated circuits: | |
Memories: | 1 | ||
Program steps: | Courtesy of: | Joerg Woerner |
Specializing
in the development and manufacture of products for people with disabilities,
Orbit Research’s mission is to employ cutting-edge technology to bring to the
community at affordable prices, products that are essential for an independent
and productive lifestyle. This amazing Talking ORION TI-36X calculator was
introduced in September 2005 and is obviously based on the Texas Instruments
TI-36X SOLAR. The ORION TI-36X replaces the
second generation of the ORION TI-34.
Dismantling
this ORION TI-36X manufactured probably around 2006 reveals an interesting
construction based on multiple, unidentified Integrated Circuits and a huge
rechargeable battery.
Don't miss other talking products for vision impaired - the Calcu-Talk
and the Vocaid.
Another approach could be found in the Schoenherr Braillotron using refreshable Braille cells instead the talking voice.
Don't miss the
Orion TI-84 Plus, the World's first fully accessible handheld graphing calculator.
If you have additions to the above article please email: joerg@datamath.org.
© Joerg Woerner, June 16, 2017. No reprints without written permission.