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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. | 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, 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. | 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. | ||
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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. | + | 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]]. | ||
Latest revision as of 13:36, 24 December 2020
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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.
Contents
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
- Kaare Danielsen Comparisons by The Spacious Mind, Hiarcs Forum, January 14, 2015
External Links
Explorer
- Explorer Chess from Chess Computer UK by Mike Watters
- SciSys Explorer Electronic Chess Computer from The Spacious Mind
- Scisys Explorer by Tom Luif
- SciSys Explorer from Schachcomputer.info Wiki (German)
Companion II
- Chess Companion II from Chess Computer UK by Mike Watters
- SciSys Companion II from Schachcomputer.info Wiki (German)
- Chess Companion II (pdf) by Hein Veldhuis
Concord
- Concord from Chess Computer UK by Mike Watters
- Concord II from Chess Computer UK by Mike Watters
- Scisys Concord II by Tom Luif
- SciSys Concord II from Schachcomputer.info Wiki (German)
Misc
- Olympiade from Chess Computer UK by Mike Watters
- Electronic Chess Mark 8 from Chess Computer UK by Mike Watters
- SciSys Electronic Chess Mark 8 from Schachcomputer.info Wiki (German)
- Tandy 1650 from Schachcomputer.info Wiki (German)
