TI-BASIC:Starter Kit

Welcome to the TI-Basic Developer (TI|BD) Starter Kit! This tutorial is designed to help new TI-83 and TI-84 TI-Basic programmers get their feet off the ground. The tutorial is divided into chapters that each have their own focus, and is meant to be read in sequential order. If you have questions or get stuck, leave a post on the forums and somebody will assist you. Happy coding!

1. Getting Started Introduction to TI-Basic Overview of TI-Basic Your First Program Using Your Calc Computer Setup (optional) Downloading Programs (optional) 2. The Basics of TI-Basic Variables Input and Output Logic and Conditions Labels Loops Ans Summary Exercises Sample Program: Guessing Game 3. Creating Games More on the Home Screen Using getKey Movement The Game Loop Data Types (Intro) Data Types (Lists) Data Types (Matrices) Data Types (Strings) Random Numbers Summary Exercises Sample Program: Chase the Star

4. Advanced Graphics Introduction to the Graph Screen Drawing Points and Pixels Graph Format Settings Drawing More Shapes Text and Text Sprites Using Pictures Summary Exercises Sample Program: Pong 5. Math Functions Introduction to Math Operators Numbers Menu Powers and Exponentials Probability Trigonometry Complex Numbers Summary Exercises Sample Program: Lunar Lander

6. Optimization What is Optimization? Displaying_Text Variables Math_Operations Logic_Operations Conditionals Loops Graph Screen Summary Exercises 7. Putting It All Together Review What next? Project Ideas Command Cheat Sheet Example Routines Troubleshooting Downloads 8. Miscellaneous Tips & Tricks Variable Tips Productivity Tips Coding Pitfalls TI-Basic Bugs Programmer Indicators