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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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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
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)