PX41CX: A Modern Tribute to the Legendary HP41CX
Comes fully assembled.
Experience the fun and educational journey of the PX41CX, a faithful reproduction of the renowned HP41CX.
This DIY project offers an engaging, educational experience for electronics enthusiasts and calculator aficionados alike.
Features:
- Ease of Assembly: All through-hole parts for easy handling and soldering.
- Enhanced Clock/Timer: Resolution of 250ms with alarms.
- Increased Speed: Runs much much faster than the original HP41CX.
- Full RAM with 319 registers.
- Full extended memory with 600 registers.
- Continuous memory retention, even when the calculator is turned off.
- Auto Power Off: Automatically powers off to save battery life.
- Advanced Microcontroller: Powered by a single AVR128DA 8-bit microcontroller, with selectable speeds from 8MHz to 32MHz.
- Audible Feedback: Equipped with a speaker for audible keypress feedback.
- High-Quality Display: Features an ultra-low power monochrome reflective LCD with a resolution of 250x122 pixels (no backlight).
- Extensive ROM Storage: Can store up to twelve 4K ROM modules.
- Real-Time Clock: Includes a real-time clock using a 32.768KHz crystal.
- Power Options: Operates on a single CR2032 3V battery or can be powered via USB cable.
- Low Power Consumption
- Preprogrammed Microcontroller: The microcontroller comes preprogrammed.
- Connectivity: Supports Serial RS232 connectivity for flashing and data transfer, using a standard female USB mini B connector.
- Tactile Switches: Features tactile switches with a force of 70gf.
- Color Keycaps: Includes color keycaps for easy identification.
- Reversible Panels: Reversible top and bottom panels, with the top panel being ENIG (Electroless Nickel Immersion Gold).
- For more information on the original HP41C, visit the HP Museum. You can also follow the PX41CX development on the HP Museum Forum.
- USB to serial cable for connectivity.