Conchess Monarch...

[CHVL]

QInteresting.... look to ALL the photos...
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Chess-computer ... 1438.l2649

kr,
Maurice

[berger]

Hi,

Why doesn't he/she glue the magnet instead of using adhesive tape?

Regards,
Berger

[CHVL]

Hello Berger,

Right!
and also, working or not?
The module A 5.5 MHz?
What do you think of that?
The board seems beautiful, in perfect shape.
kr,

Maurice

[berger]

Hi Maurice,

It seems to be working. Although it is strange that the C2 LED is on. It's 'White turn' and that LED is on? If you press the 'hint' key, I think that the computer indicates source and destination squares. So it seems that he/she has moved a few pieces 'by hand', and that the computer doesn't work because the C2 sensor (reed switch) is faulty... at least this sensor: In my experience, the quality of the reed switches used by Conchess is low, and could be other reed switches in bad condition.

As for the module, I don't know what 'A' means:

1) 'A' for Standard? i.e. the first version? It wasn't marketed on 5.5 MHz, was it?

2) 'A' for Amsterdam?

But it's a nice board, with wood in good condition, and it can be repaired if it has any defects in the electronics.

Best regards,
Berger

[CHVL]

We have exactly the same experience of Conchess... like many people: the reed switches are defect most of the time.
I think that this is a standard module A, but probably modified or it could be an Amsterdam. In such case, it would become interesting
kr,

Maurice