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+title: "Using PrizmSDK to Build Programs for Casio Graphing Calculators"
+date: 2024-09-29 11:54:45
+tags:
+    - PrizmSDK
+    - Embedded
+    - Compiler
+    - Toolchain
+    - Library
+    - SetUp
+categories: Tutorial
+---
+
+# Using PrizmSDK to Build Programs for Casio Graphing Calculators
+
+### Introduction
+
+If you're a developer who loves coding or is interested in running custom programs on Casio graphing calculators, you may have heard of **PrizmSDK**. PrizmSDK is a software development kit (SDK) designed for developing programs that run on Casio graphing calculators, such as the fx-CG series. In this article, we will walk you through how to use **PrizmSDK**, which integrates `libfxcg`, `mkg3a`, `gcc`, and `binutils` into a complete SDK toolchain.
+
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+
+### Components of PrizmSDK
+
+Your PrizmSDK is built upon the following toolchain components:
+- **libfxcg**: A library that facilitates hardware interactions with the Casio fx-CG series calculators, providing an abstraction of the calculator's API and hardware operations.
+- **mkg3a**: A tool for packaging and generating executable files in the G3A format, which is the format required by Casio calculators.
+- **gcc (GNU Compiler Collection)**: The compiler that translates C or C++ source code into machine code.
+- **binutils**: A suite of tools for handling object files, including the linker and other utilities.
+
+By combining these tools, PrizmSDK allows you to easily compile, package, and run programs on Casio calculators.
+
+### Installing PrizmSDK
+
+First, make sure you’ve cloned the [PrizmSDK repository](https://github.com/TabNahida/PrizmSDK). You can do this by running the following commands:
+
+```bash
+git clone https://github.com/TabNahida/PrizmSDK.git
+cd PrizmSDK
+```
+
+Before proceeding, you need to install some dependencies like `gcc`, `make`, and `binutils`. On Linux or macOS, you can install them using the following command:
+
+```bash
+sudo apt-get install gcc make binutils
+```
+Then you can run following commad to clone `gcc` `binutils` `libfxcg` and `mkg3a`:
+
+```bash
+git clone https://github.com/Jonimoose/libfxcg.git
+git clone https://gitlab.com/taricorp/mkg3a.git
+git clone git://gcc.gnu.org/git/gcc.git
+git clone git://sourceware.org/git/binutils-gdb.git
+chmod +x build.sh
+./build.sh
+```
+
+If you're using Windows, it's recommended to use [PrizmSDK prebuild by libfxcg](https://github.com/Jonimoose/libfxcg/releases).
+
+### Building Your First Program
+
+Once the installation is complete, let’s create and build a simple "Hello, World!" program.
+
+#### 1. Writing C Source Code
+
+Create a new directory and navigate into it:
+
+```bash
+mkdir hello_world
+cd hello_world
+```
+
+Next, create a file called `main.c` and insert the following code:
+
+```c
+#include <fxcg/display.h>
+
+int main(void) {
+    // Clear the screen and display "Hello, World!"
+    Bdisp_AllClr_VRAM();
+    PrintXY(5, 5, "Hello, World!", 0);
+
+    // Wait for user input
+    while (1) {
+        int key;
+        GetKey(&key);
+        if (key == KEY_CTRL_EXIT) {
+            break;
+        }
+    }
+
+    return 0;
+}
+```
+
+#### 2. Compiling the Program
+
+Ensure you’ve set up your environment variables to include PrizmSDK’s toolchain in your `$PATH`. For example:
+
+```bash
+export PATH=/path/to/PrizmSDK/bin:$PATH
+```
+
+Then, use `make` to compile the program. You can utilize the Makefile from PrizmSDK to simplify the process. Run the following command:
+
+```bash
+make
+```
+
+After compiling, you will see a `.g3a` file, which is the executable format that you can run on the Casio calculator.
+
+#### 3. Uploading the Program to the Calculator
+
+To upload the generated `.g3a` file to your calculator, connect your calculator via USB and transfer the file to the "Applications" folder on the calculator.
+
+### Additional Features
+
+PrizmSDK offers a rich set of APIs, enabling you to perform more complex tasks on the calculator, such as:
+- **Graphics Drawing**: You can draw graphics and even create simple games.
+- **File Operations**: Read and write files directly.
+- **Hardware Interaction**: Interact with the calculator’s hardware, such as the keyboard and display.
+
+### Conclusion
+
+With PrizmSDK, you can leverage the hardware capabilities of Casio graphing calculators to develop rich custom programs and applications. This article walked you through installing the SDK, writing a simple "Hello, World!" program, and deploying it to the calculator. As you continue exploring the SDK, you’ll be able to create more complex and exciting applications.