Alcula’ has finally a simple RPN calculator. It’s a very simple small program entirely written in Javascript that loads lightning-fast, ideal for slow internet connections. This article describes how it works.
Archive for October, 2009
The RPN Calculator
Tuesday, October 27th, 2009Edit and Drag Functions
Tuesday, October 20th, 2009A few more improvements to the Online Scientific Calculator…
After implementing functions, in last version, this new release, 0.5, brings a bit of polishing to existing functionalities.
Here is what you will find in the new version:
- You can edit an existing function by clicking on it’s body
- The User Function window is now hidden automatically if no function is defined.
- The User Function window resizes to show the full text of the function.
- You can now drag a function from the User Function List to the calculator.
- Bigger keyboard and display for easier reading.
Alcula’s new Site
Wednesday, October 14th, 2009Since the 29th of August, Alcula has a completely new look and a new, more intuitive navigation system. This article describes these changes and will hopefully help you getting accustomed to the new site. Find here more information about this site, how to navigate through it’s pages and a few details about it’s new tools and features.
Custom functions and random number generator
Tuesday, October 6th, 2009A new version (0.4) of the scientific calculator was released last week, with a few more buttons, useful features, and bug fixes.
New features available in version 0.4:
- You can now define your own functions to use multiple times in expressions.
- A pseudo-random number generator.
- A reset function to clear the calculator window.
- A comma key to type functions with multiple parameters.