Ndless is a Windows application that provides tools for writing and executing programs in C, C++ or Assembly directly on the TI Nspire calculator. There are multiple APIs and libraries for developing complex scripts.
Development process
The software lets you access the internal memory of the calculator to read and write data. It is possible to connect the device to the computer via USB cable for easy and quick file transfers.
There are several emulators for testing new programs on the computer before running the code on the calculator. Additionally, a powerful debugger for identifying and fixing common syntax errors is included.
How to use
Ndless does not have a graphical interface. Instead, it offers users direct access to the terminal on the calculator. All manipulations are performed by entering and executing text commands.
Detailed instruction manuals and other documentation can be found in the official GitHub repository. This application is regularly updated by the developer and supported by a large online community. The latest version includes fixes for potential memory leaks and allows the loading of larger programs on devices with limited RAM.
Features
- free to download and use;
- helps developers test programs for scientific calculators from Texas Instruments;
- there is support for multiple TI Nspire device models like TouchPad and CX II;
- a code debugger is available;
- compatible with all modern versions of Windows.
