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Modder Integrates ChatGPT into TI-84 Calculator, Dubbed 'Ultimate Cheating Device'

YouTuber ChromaLock's project adds AI capabilities and more to a classic graphing calculator through intricate hardware and software modifications.

  • ChromaLock used a Wi-Fi-enabled microcontroller and custom PCB to enable internet access on the TI-84 calculator.
  • The project, shared on GitHub, includes features like ChatGPT functionality, a chat window, and a monochrome image viewer.
  • The mod required intricate modifications, including voltage tweaks and the addition of 1K resistors between the microcontroller and link port.
  • Future updates could expand capabilities to include web browsing, email, video playback, and Discord access.
  • Despite its potential as a cheating tool, the complexity of the modifications makes widespread adoption among students unlikely.
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