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'''Module''',<br/>
a component of a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modular_design modular] dedicated chess computer system, typically consisting of own [[Hardware|hardware]] in form of a pluggable board with processor, [[Memory|memory]], and other electronic components, with an own chess program typically persistant in [[Memory#ROM|ROM]], while some multi-module systems also provide peripheral, [[User Interface|user interface]], [[Opening Book|opening book]] and [[Endgame|endgame]] modules. The environmentally friendly idea of the chess computer industry in the 80s and early 90s was to replace only a part of the complete system, when new and stronger programs and hardware became available - or to exchange modules for different games or even [[Game Phases|game phases]] during the course of a game, while leaving the device appearance identifying parts, usually the [[Sensory Board|sensory board]], housing, and power supply the same. Further, it was hoped, that module systems would increase sales volume, since users would upgrade hardware and software more frequently.
=Cartridges=
Similar modularity was also common in early [[Dedicated Chess Computers#Console|video game consoles]], where modules were called [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cartridge cartridges], and also with [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Industry_Standard_Architecture pluggable cards] in [[IBM PC|PCs]] à la [[The Final Chesscard]] and [[ChessMachine]], while other manufacturers preferred the flexible concept of a [[Sensory Board|sensory board]] as optional [[User Interface|user interface]] for small dedicated computers. However, with the advent of PCs with better performance general purpose hardware during the early 90s, and PC programs vastly becoming stronger than dedicated units, the basic motivation for module systems diminished.
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=Module Systems=
==[[Applied Concepts]]/[[Chafitz]]==
* [[Chafitz ARB Sargon 2.5|Chafitz ARB]]
* [[Great Game Machine]]
* [[Chafitz Modular Game System]]
==[[Hegener & Glaser]]==
<ref>[http://www.schach-computer.info/wiki/index.php/Mephisto_Modulare_Reihe Mephisto Modulare Reihe] from [http://www.schach-computer.info/wiki/index.php/Hauptseite_En Schachcomputer.info Wiki] (German)</ref>
* [[Mephisto Module Systems]]
: [[Mephisto Module Systems#Exclusive|Mephisto Exclusive]]
: [[Mephisto Module Systems#Modular|Mephisto Modular]]
: [[Mephisto Module Systems#Munchen|Mephisto München]]
: [[Mephisto Module Systems#Bavaria|Mephisto Bavaria]]
==[[Saitek|SciSys/Saitek]]==
<ref>[http://www.schach-computer.info/wiki/index.php/Saitek_Modulare_Serie Saitek Modulare Serie] from [http://www.schach-computer.info/wiki/index.php/Hauptseite_En Schachcomputer.info Wiki] (German)</ref>
* [[SciSys Leonardo]]
* [[SciSys Leonardo#Galileo|Saitek Galileo]]
* [[SciSys Leonardo#Renaissance|Saitek Renaissance]]
==Misc==
* [[Conchess]]
=Module Engines=
* [[Boris]]
* [[Kasparov Sparc]]
* [[Mephisto Almeria]]
* [[Mephisto Amsterdam]]
* [[Mephisto Dallas]]
* [[Mephisto Genius 68030]]
* [[Mephisto Lyon]]
* [[Mephisto MM II]]
* [[Mephisto MM IV]]
* [[Mephisto MM V]]
* [[Mephisto Polgar]]
* [[Mephisto Portorose]]
* [[Mephisto Rebell]]
* [[Mephisto Risc]]
* [[Mephisto Roma]]
* [[Mephisto Vancouver]]
* [[Morphy]]
* [[Plymate]]
* [[Princhess]]
* [[Saitek Brute Force]]
* [[Sargon]]
* [[Steinitz]]
* [[Videopac C 7010]]
=See also=
* [[ChessMachine]]
* [[Modul]] (Austrian Computer Chess Periodical)
* [[Sensory Board]]
* [[The Final Chesscard]]
=External Links=
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Module_%28disambiguation%29 Module (disambiguation) from Wikipedia]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modular_design Modular design from Wikipedia]
=References=
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'''[[Dedicated Chess Computers|Up one level]]'''
[[FILE:MephistoRomaModules.jpg|border|right|thumb|360px|link=https://www.flickr.com/photos/10261668@N05/858166089/in/album-72157600922171154/| [[Mephisto Roma]] modules <ref>[https://www.flickr.com/photos/10261668@N05/858166089/in/album-72157600922171154/ Roma 16] from [http://www.flickr.com/photos/10261668@N05/sets/72157600922171154/ Mephisto | Photo collection] by [[Steve Blincoe|Chewbanta]]</ref> ]]
'''Module''',<br/>
a component of a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modular_design modular] dedicated chess computer system, typically consisting of own [[Hardware|hardware]] in form of a pluggable board with processor, [[Memory|memory]], and other electronic components, with an own chess program typically persistant in [[Memory#ROM|ROM]], while some multi-module systems also provide peripheral, [[User Interface|user interface]], [[Opening Book|opening book]] and [[Endgame|endgame]] modules. The environmentally friendly idea of the chess computer industry in the 80s and early 90s was to replace only a part of the complete system, when new and stronger programs and hardware became available - or to exchange modules for different games or even [[Game Phases|game phases]] during the course of a game, while leaving the device appearance identifying parts, usually the [[Sensory Board|sensory board]], housing, and power supply the same. Further, it was hoped, that module systems would increase sales volume, since users would upgrade hardware and software more frequently.
=Cartridges=
Similar modularity was also common in early [[Dedicated Chess Computers#Console|video game consoles]], where modules were called [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cartridge cartridges], and also with [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Industry_Standard_Architecture pluggable cards] in [[IBM PC|PCs]] à la [[The Final Chesscard]] and [[ChessMachine]], while other manufacturers preferred the flexible concept of a [[Sensory Board|sensory board]] as optional [[User Interface|user interface]] for small dedicated computers. However, with the advent of PCs with better performance general purpose hardware during the early 90s, and PC programs vastly becoming stronger than dedicated units, the basic motivation for module systems diminished.
<span id="System"></span>
=Module Systems=
==[[Applied Concepts]]/[[Chafitz]]==
* [[Chafitz ARB Sargon 2.5|Chafitz ARB]]
* [[Great Game Machine]]
* [[Chafitz Modular Game System]]
==[[Hegener & Glaser]]==
<ref>[http://www.schach-computer.info/wiki/index.php/Mephisto_Modulare_Reihe Mephisto Modulare Reihe] from [http://www.schach-computer.info/wiki/index.php/Hauptseite_En Schachcomputer.info Wiki] (German)</ref>
* [[Mephisto Module Systems]]
: [[Mephisto Module Systems#Exclusive|Mephisto Exclusive]]
: [[Mephisto Module Systems#Modular|Mephisto Modular]]
: [[Mephisto Module Systems#Munchen|Mephisto München]]
: [[Mephisto Module Systems#Bavaria|Mephisto Bavaria]]
==[[Saitek|SciSys/Saitek]]==
<ref>[http://www.schach-computer.info/wiki/index.php/Saitek_Modulare_Serie Saitek Modulare Serie] from [http://www.schach-computer.info/wiki/index.php/Hauptseite_En Schachcomputer.info Wiki] (German)</ref>
* [[SciSys Leonardo]]
* [[SciSys Leonardo#Galileo|Saitek Galileo]]
* [[SciSys Leonardo#Renaissance|Saitek Renaissance]]
==Misc==
* [[Conchess]]
=Module Engines=
* [[Boris]]
* [[Kasparov Sparc]]
* [[Mephisto Almeria]]
* [[Mephisto Amsterdam]]
* [[Mephisto Dallas]]
* [[Mephisto Genius 68030]]
* [[Mephisto Lyon]]
* [[Mephisto MM II]]
* [[Mephisto MM IV]]
* [[Mephisto MM V]]
* [[Mephisto Polgar]]
* [[Mephisto Portorose]]
* [[Mephisto Rebell]]
* [[Mephisto Risc]]
* [[Mephisto Roma]]
* [[Mephisto Vancouver]]
* [[Morphy]]
* [[Plymate]]
* [[Princhess]]
* [[Saitek Brute Force]]
* [[Sargon]]
* [[Steinitz]]
* [[Videopac C 7010]]
=See also=
* [[ChessMachine]]
* [[Modul]] (Austrian Computer Chess Periodical)
* [[Sensory Board]]
* [[The Final Chesscard]]
=External Links=
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Module_%28disambiguation%29 Module (disambiguation) from Wikipedia]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modular_design Modular design from Wikipedia]
=References=
<references />
'''[[Dedicated Chess Computers|Up one level]]'''
