TASC R-30 missing piece

[DJH]

Hello everyone. I am not a chess person myself but my father is in a big way. He purchased the Tasc R-30 version 2.5 back in the 90's but later had a problem with the sensor/chip on the bottom of the black king. He sent this off to be repaired somewhere in Holland I think and never heard from the company or got the piece back again. I think I am right in thinking that the company ceased trading.
So what I am after as a gift for him is to try and find a black king for this computer, I know this is not going to be easy as the computers are no longer made, but you never know. Perhaps there is someone out their with a broken board that would like to sell the pieces or the whole lot.
If anyone could help with this matter I would be most appreciated.

Regards,

Darren[/b]

[Larry]

Hi, Your dad paid good money for his Tasc R30 back then, maybe a
few weeks worth of his income. Although you have'nt had a response
to your post yet, we do feel for you. It must be particularly annoying
to not even receive your chess piece back. I'm sorry I can't help
with pieces myself... I've never even seen a Tasc chess comp... but
I can give you a place to ask:
http://www.warnemuende.cc/forum/portal.php
The site is in German, but a lot of them speak and read English quite
well, and you can post there in English.
Hope all works out for you,
take care..
Larry
PS Forgot to add, you will have to register, but it's quick and free.

[DJH]

Thank you for the link Larry, I shall give it ago, you never know, I might get lucky.

Regards,

Darren