Author: Dick Schneiders
Date: 12:12:23 03/02/05
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On March 02, 2005 at 14:50:16, Dick Schneiders wrote: > >Steve, > >I had tried using a piece from my Phantom, as they are magnetic, and the >President doesn't recognize it. I wasn't certain, but thought it would work the >way you describe. Does the weight of the piece have any effect on this? All of >the squares do recognize when a piece is placed on it, so it isn't the board >that is the problem. I can get an entire new set of Saitek pieces for this >board for $99, but that takes this $15 Saitek President out of the bargain >category and into just a decent price category. :-) > >Dick Schneiders Success! I tried one of the Novag wooden pieces that came with the Phantom 6100 I purchased. That was the one where there was discussion on whether these pieces would work on the Phantom. Well, those also work on this Saitek President. The magnets must be just a bit stronger on them. The piece is just slightly smaller, but it will work fine. Dick Schneiders
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