BetaWise

Several custom applets for the AlphaSmart NEO / NEO2, and tools to create them.

Compiling

Any m68k-elf gcc cross compiler should work. On Windows, I have successfully used MinGW GCC for M68K.

Installing Custom Applets

Using Neo Manager:

• File → Add to Applet List... → select [AppletFile].OS3KApp
• SmartApplets tab → select [AppletName] → Add
  • Optional: checking Delete SmartApplets that are not in the Install List… saves you a keypress or two during debug (will delete existing applets)
• Send List tab → Send

Note: On Windows 7 x64, Neo Manager stores custom applets in %LocalAppData%\VirtualStore\Program Files (x86)\AlphaSmart\AlphaSmart Manager 2\SmartApplets

Tips

• To start in applet chooser, hold Left Shift + Tab while turning on.
• To reset to defaults, hold Right Shift + Backspace while turning on. The reset password is tommy.

Work in Progress

Much research and work is still needed:

• Improve stdio compatibility
• Investigate different statuses from ProcessMessage
• Find and document timer functions and messages
• Find and document non-message keyboard functions
• Eliminate need to put global data into a structure

Contributions welcome!