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'''SciSys Explorer''', (Explorer Chess)<br/>
 
'''SciSys Explorer''', (Explorer Chess)<br/>
along with '''Olympiade''', '''Companion II''' and '''Concord I, II''' a series of [[Saitek|SciSys]] [[Dedicated Chess Computers|dedicated chess computers]] released from 1983 to 85.  
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along with '''Olympiade''', '''Companion II''', '''Concord I, II''' and '''Electronic Chess Mark 8''', a series of [[Saitek|SciSys]] [[Dedicated Chess Computers|dedicated chess computers]] released from 1983 to 85.  
The computers had the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hitachi Hitachi] [[6800|HD6301V1]] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microcontroller microcontroller] with 4 Kibi [[Memory#ROM|ROM]] and 256 byte [[Memory#RAM|RAM]] in common,  
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The computers had the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hitachi Hitachi] [[6800|HD6301V1]] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microcontroller microcontroller] with 4 Kibi [[Memory#ROM|ROM]] and 256 byte [[Memory#RAM|RAM]] in common, running the [[6800]] branch of the [[LogiChess]] program by [[Kaare Danielsen]] at a  [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clock_rate clock frequency] of 3.6 resp. 7.2 MHz.  
running the [[6800]] branch of the [[LogiChess]] program by [[Kaare Danielsen]] at a  [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clock_rate clock frequency] of 3.6 resp. 7.2 MHz.
 
A model similar to the Companion II was sold by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RadioShack RadioShack] as ''Tandy 1650'' <ref>[https://www.schach-computer.info/wiki/index.php/Tandy_1650 Tandy 1650] from [https://www.schach-computer.info/wiki/index.php/Hauptseite_En Schachcomputer.info Wiki]</ref>.  
 
 
The SciSys Explorer was Danielsen's '''first''' commercial LogiTech release <ref>[https://www.schach-computer.info/wiki/index.php/Danielsen,_Kaare Danielsen, Kaare] from [https://www.schach-computer.info/wiki/index.php/Hauptseite_En Schachcomputer.info Wiki]</ref>,
 
The SciSys Explorer was Danielsen's '''first''' commercial LogiTech release <ref>[https://www.schach-computer.info/wiki/index.php/Danielsen,_Kaare Danielsen, Kaare] from [https://www.schach-computer.info/wiki/index.php/Hauptseite_En Schachcomputer.info Wiki]</ref>,
 
running at 3.6 MHz. The Explorer had an integrated travel sensory pegboard, while the other models were tabletops with press [[Sensory Board|sensory boards]].
 
running at 3.6 MHz. The Explorer had an integrated travel sensory pegboard, while the other models were tabletops with press [[Sensory Board|sensory boards]].
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The '''Companion II''' ran at 7.2 MHz and had [[Pondering|permanent brain]] implemented. The computer was released in 1984.  
 
The '''Companion II''' ran at 7.2 MHz and had [[Pondering|permanent brain]] implemented. The computer was released in 1984.  
A revised version of the '''Companion II''' was released by [https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quelle_(Versandhandel) Quelle] in Germany.  
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A revised version of the '''Companion II''' was released by [https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quelle_(Versandhandel) Quelle] in Germany. A model similar to the Companion II was sold by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RadioShack RadioShack] as '''Tandy 1650''' <ref>[https://www.schach-computer.info/wiki/index.php/Tandy_1650 Tandy 1650] from [https://www.schach-computer.info/wiki/index.php/Hauptseite_En Schachcomputer.info Wiki]</ref>.
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=Concord=
 
=Concord=
 
The rare '''Concord''' ran at 3.6 MHz, the '''Concord II''', released in 1985, at 7.2 MHz with [[Pondering|permanent brain]].
 
The rare '''Concord''' ran at 3.6 MHz, the '''Concord II''', released in 1985, at 7.2 MHz with [[Pondering|permanent brain]].
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* [[Explorer]]
 
* [[Explorer]]
 
* [[LogiChess]]
 
* [[LogiChess]]
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=Forum Posts=
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* [https://hiarcs.net/forums/viewtopic.php?t=7004 Kaare Danielsen Comparisons] by [[The Spacious Mind]], [[Computer Chess Forums|Hiarcs Forum]], January 14, 2015
  
 
=External Links=
 
=External Links=
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* [http://www.chesscomputeruk.com/html/olympiade.html Olympiade] from [http://www.chesscomputeruk.com/index.html Chess Computer UK] by [[Mike Watters]]
 
* [http://www.chesscomputeruk.com/html/olympiade.html Olympiade] from [http://www.chesscomputeruk.com/index.html Chess Computer UK] by [[Mike Watters]]
 
* [http://www.chesscomputeruk.com/html/electronic_chess_mark_8.html Electronic Chess Mark 8] from [http://www.chesscomputeruk.com/index.html Chess Computer UK] by [[Mike Watters]]
 
* [http://www.chesscomputeruk.com/html/electronic_chess_mark_8.html Electronic Chess Mark 8] from [http://www.chesscomputeruk.com/index.html Chess Computer UK] by [[Mike Watters]]
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* [https://www.schach-computer.info/wiki/index.php/SciSys_Electronic_Chess_Mark_8 SciSys Electronic Chess Mark 8] from [https://www.schach-computer.info/wiki/index.php/Hauptseite_En Schachcomputer.info Wiki] (German)
 
* [https://www.schach-computer.info/wiki/index.php/Tandy_1650 Tandy 1650] from [https://www.schach-computer.info/wiki/index.php/Hauptseite_En Schachcomputer.info Wiki] (German)
 
* [https://www.schach-computer.info/wiki/index.php/Tandy_1650 Tandy 1650] from [https://www.schach-computer.info/wiki/index.php/Hauptseite_En Schachcomputer.info Wiki] (German)
  

Latest revision as of 12:36, 24 December 2020

Home * Engines * SciSys Explorer

Explorer Box [1]

SciSys Explorer, (Explorer Chess)
along with Olympiade, Companion II, Concord I, II and Electronic Chess Mark 8, a series of SciSys dedicated chess computers released from 1983 to 85. The computers had the Hitachi HD6301V1 microcontroller with 4 Kibi ROM and 256 byte RAM in common, running the 6800 branch of the LogiChess program by Kaare Danielsen at a clock frequency of 3.6 resp. 7.2 MHz. The SciSys Explorer was Danielsen's first commercial LogiTech release [2], running at 3.6 MHz. The Explorer had an integrated travel sensory pegboard, while the other models were tabletops with press sensory boards.

Companion II

SciSys Companion II [3]

The Companion II ran at 7.2 MHz and had permanent brain implemented. The computer was released in 1984. A revised version of the Companion II was released by Quelle in Germany. A model similar to the Companion II was sold by RadioShack as Tandy 1650 [4].

Concord

The rare Concord ran at 3.6 MHz, the Concord II, released in 1985, at 7.2 MHz with permanent brain.

See also

Forum Posts

External Links

Explorer

Companion II

Concord

Misc

References

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