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Subject: Re: Chess Computer - How to build your own "Tasc" system

Author: Ismenio Sousa

Date: 09:56:17 01/10/05

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On January 10, 2005 at 12:37:05, Alessandro Scotti wrote:

>>me
>
>Very true, but looking at the OQO system gave me the following idea: the
>computer displays a standard 2D board with icons, however you put real pieces on
>it. Then, a touch screen would allow several methods to input piece movement,
>using the pieces themselves of course, no pen or manual input... I don't have
>any such hardware for testing, but a simple "proof of concept" could probably be
>programmed on a standard palm computer... what do you think?

Alessandro, something else to think about. An embedded Linux system, not as easy
to handle as the OQO but far less expensive! Also, how about the first add on to
the unit: a robotic arm!

Like this one: http://www.hobbytron.net/lynx-arm.html
Or this one: http://www.electrokits.com/robot-kits/142.htm

Ismenio



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