New Firmware for HP Prime and HP15c CE. Also Firmware preinstalled on HP15c CE

Published on 01/07/2024 1:36 AM by JGD

Cable for HP15c CE reprogramming

As you know, we have designed a cable for the newest Voyagers' reprogramming. The calculator side has a POGO 6-pin connector, and the computer side has an USB A connector. (maybe too early for an USB C connector?). We have had several redesigns to improve connectivity, useability and resistance - all which has delayed the delivery until now. We expect to receive the initial units around January the 15th, and these will be sent to the customers that placed an order before.

With the cable you can reprogram the HP12c and HP15c CE of latest versions. You can alter the firmware, or, most likely, fix bugs. The only "important" bug we know about in the hp15c is not in the supported HP15c 99 register mode - it is in the HP16c unsupported mode. This bug is quite nasty - it renders the DEC mode completely unusable. Fortunately a member of the hpmuseum.org forum found a simple fix, which implies just 3 byte changes. I have been using a prototype of the cable to fix more than 120 units for my customers and I have to report that I have not "bricked" any calculator in the process. For comparison, I have bricked beyond recovery many calculators HP15c Limited Edition or HP30b financial calculator. The new modules are much more robust.

Pricing will be depending on whether the customer buys a HP15c from us: 40€ if he doesn't, 20€ if he did and 10€ in a special package with the calculator.