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Page 1: User Manual
USER MANUAL Note: This manual may also be available in other languages at: www.digitalgametechology.com MA_ENG_CHESSCOMP_User Manual DGT Pi_Rev 1610 © Copyright 2016 Digital Game Technology BV DGT Hengelosestraat 66 7514 AJ Enschede The Netherlands www.digitalgametechnology.com... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Software update or re-installation of DGT Pi software ..............17 Copying a (new) DGT Pi software image onto the SD Card (Windows) ........17 Copying a (new) DGT Pi software image onto the SD Card (Mac OS X) ........18 Open source software ........................19 Thanks to the contributors ....................... -
Page 3: Introduction
To start a game, simply connect DGT Pi to your DGT e-Board and place all the pieces in the starting position. Then just make your first move to start a game. During thinking time, the display shows a countdown timer. -
Page 4: Contents Of The Box
Fi functionality. This product does not require additional dongles and is really fit for this purpose. The power supply is a 2 Ampere 5 Volt version to be connected to the DGT Pi via the micro USB connector at the rear-side. -
Page 5: Usb Or Bluetooth Connection
USB or Bluetooth connection? The four USB ports are hidden behind the bottom lid on the left side of the DGT Pi. This lid can easily be removed by pressing on the bottom side marking and simultaneously moving the lid side wards. -
Page 6: Playing A Game Against A Dgt Pi Engine
“05.00 05.00”. When the starting position has not fully been set up, DGT Pi will display “Set Pieces” and it will wait until all pieces are properly set up in the starting position (please ensure that the extra queens are NOT yet placed on the board). -
Page 7: Position Modes
DGT Pi start with white. During an active game, sides can be switched by pressing the lever on top of DGT Pi. Doing so allows you to take over the game position from DGT Pi. This can be a good teaching tool to improve your chess skills and learn to play with different and perhaps challenging positions. -
Page 8: Time Modes
DGT Pi supports following timing modes: • Move Time: Select a fixed time per move for the engine between 1 and 90 seconds. DGT Pi will respond with each move after the selected time has passed. After performing the computer move it is your move and the display will show “ok Pico”. In this time mode your own thinking time is unlimited. -
Page 9: System Options
Just go through the menu by pressing the menu buttons. For example you can press the middle menu button to force DGT Pi to make a move. It is possible to change color by pressing the lever on top of DGT Pi. -
Page 10: Easy Method" Using The Dgt Pi Menu Buttons
“Easy method” using the DGT Pi menu buttons Below is a quick overview of the DGT Pi button symbols, their related symbols as used in the menu on the display and the action that will follow when pressing each button:... - Page 11 Below is an overview of the used display menu structure. ”ok mode” (mode set, exit menu) Mode Normal ”ok mode” (mode set, exit menu) Analysis ”ok mode” (mode set, exit menu) Kibitz ”ok mode” (mode set, exit menu) ...
- Page 12 “ok time” (time set, exit menu) Fischer 30 15 “ok time” (time set, exit menu) Fischer 60 30 (return to Fischer 1 1) “ok book” (book set, exit menu) Book No book ...
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Page 13: Menu Button Functions During A Game
The menu buttons can be used during a game. Their function depends on the status of the game. Below overview shows what is the action of DGT Pi when a button is pressed during a game depending on the status of DGT Pi. -
Page 14: Fast Method" Using The Extra Queens
DGT Pi should be used. The fast method to set DGT Pi by using one of the two extra queens is only possible if all other 32 chess pieces are placed in the starting position. -
Page 15: Selecting A Level
Movetime 60 (60 seconds per move) h6 Movetime 90 (90 seconds per move) Game Time levels Game time controls are set with the extra white queen as follows: a4 Gametime 1 (1 minute game) b4 Gametime 3 (3 minute game) Gametime 5 (5 minute game) d4 Gametime 10 (10 minute game) e4 Gametime 15 (15 minute game) -
Page 16: Selecting An Opening Book
Important: Some engines do not have a level option and will resume with a new game if you try to select a level. Also, as defined by the engine Arasan, this engine will respond with an ELO rating. Rodent II will respond with a level name. -
Page 17: Using Dgt Pi As A Regular Dgt3000 Clock
Software update or re-installation of DGT Pi software DGT Pi comes with a pre-installed 8Mb SD card that is placed in a slot at the bottom. DGT Pi is ready to play and normally it is not required to reprogram the installed software. If DGT Pi does not function properly or a software update is available, reprogramming of the SD card may be required. -
Page 18: Copying A (New) Dgt Pi Software Image Onto The Sd Card (Mac Os X)
Shut down and disconnect DGT Pi from the power by unplugging the USB power cable. Place DGT Pi upside down and unlock the SD card by pressing the SD card edge once with a sharp tip (for example a mini screwdriver). Do not touch the metal contacts of the SD card... -
Page 19: Open Source Software
Please give a detailed description of the fault and the serial number of your DGT Pi. If DGT support is unable to solve the issue, please return the product to the retailer where you obtained the... -
Page 20: Technical Specifications
DGT support or one of the DGT approved service centres. If the software of the DGT Pi is damaged, it can be recovered as described in this manual. The DGT Pi is only covered under warranty if there is hardware defect on the SD card, the power adapter or the DGT Pi unit assembly. -
Page 21: Appendix: Installed Dgt Chess Engines
StockFish is universally recognized as the strongest open source chess engine in the world. Even on the relatively modest hardware of a Raspberry Pi 3 it easily beats even super Grandmasters. The amount of chess knowledge programmed into StockFish makes it a perfect engine to analyze your games. - Page 22 Levels Chess960 License gplv3 Source http://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/89684995/texel106.7z Arasan (Version 18.3) Arasan, or “King” in the Tamil language, is an older chess engine that has been around since 1994. It greatly evolved over the years and is now a very attractive Grandmaster level engine. Arasan includes many features and skill levels, making it an attractive opponent for players of all strengths.
- Page 23 Author Alexandru Moșoi Version date July 2016 2450 Levels Chess960 License Source https://bitbucket.org/zurichess/ Floyd 0.8 (Version x8399a075) Originally arisen as a study in chess engine writing, Floyd has quickly become one of the best Master strength engines. It was not written for speed or strength, but rather for “clarity and ease of change”.
- Page 24 Claudia, named after Claude E. Shannon, the father of information theory, is one of the weaker engines around. When playing on the relatively modest hardware of the Raspberry Pi, it is an attractive opponent for intermediate club players. Claudia has a remarkably human playing style.
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