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- Tue Nov 20, 2018 7:31 am
- Forum: Main Lobby / General Discussions
- Topic: Excalibur Grandmaster on Ebay
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Re: Excalibur Grandmaster on Ebay
Auction ends 19/11/2018 at 20.35pm My problem with this computer is the size. To play it I must use the dinner table, almost. I like the size! What puts me off is playability. With no lights to indicate moves you have to keep referring to the LCD screen. That puts me off big time. Same here. May as...
- Thu Nov 15, 2018 6:19 pm
- Forum: Main Lobby / General Discussions
- Topic: Repaired my Saitek Corona!
- Replies: 12
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Remagnetizing
The King's magnet seems to be a bit weak so I was wondering what the best remagnetizing procedure is?
- Mon Nov 05, 2018 7:31 am
- Forum: Main Lobby / General Discussions
- Topic: Repaired my Saitek Corona!
- Replies: 12
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Gerry, Which test problem ?? Could you give more details please as the only tests I'm aware of are the ones to determine the program version ie C/D/D+ etc. I couldn't get to see your photos ...maybe im doing something wrong....? Anyway..I assume you had to remove all the main boards to get to the r...
- Sun Nov 04, 2018 4:04 pm
- Forum: Main Lobby / General Discussions
- Topic: Repaired my Saitek Corona!
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1804
- Sun Nov 04, 2018 2:49 pm
- Forum: Main Lobby / General Discussions
- Topic: Repaired my Saitek Corona!
- Replies: 12
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Repaired my Saitek Corona!
As the title states, I finally got around to it and fixed that pesky reed on E3. . https://flic.kr/p/2bfQhVK There's a bit of cosmetic work to do on the surround and the black team has faded and need re-staining. https://flic.kr/p/2cz82dj When I bought this, Garry Kasparov was playing Nigel Short an...
- Thu May 18, 2017 6:54 am
- Forum: Main Lobby / General Discussions
- Topic: Collector's Corner..On Collecting Dedicated Chess Computers
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- Fri May 05, 2017 12:24 pm
- Forum: Main Lobby / General Discussions
- Topic: Hi Everyone
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1142
- Thu May 04, 2017 7:20 pm
- Forum: Main Lobby / General Discussions
- Topic: Hi Everyone
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- Thu May 04, 2017 5:49 pm
- Forum: Main Lobby / General Discussions
- Topic: Hi Everyone
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1142
Hello i have replace a faulty reed switch on my CORONA. The process is described in the following page. http://lechiquier-orseen.pagesperso-orange.fr/Reparation_de_machine.html Not so uneasy .. best regards Nicolas Excellent, thank you for that. I note some of the pictures are missing, but I get th...
- Thu May 04, 2017 5:33 pm
- Forum: Main Lobby / General Discussions
- Topic: Hi Everyone
- Replies: 7
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Hi Everyone
Hello all Not sure how I managed to miss this form. What a wealth of information. I've been fascinated with dedicated chess computers since the 80s. I wouldn't claim to be a collector because I never own more than 4 or 5 at any one time. I have a particular interest in the robotic machines and have ...