Technical Specifications

See System Dimensions, Speed, Weight and Features as well as Hardware and Software Block Diagrams.


System Specifications

Technical, Quantitive and Design Agnostic Details of MagiChess


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Maximum System Dimensions

  • Length : 33 inches (84cm)
  • Width : 30 inches (76 cm)
  • Height : 7 inches (18 cm)
  • Weight : 30 lbs (13 kg)

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User Interface

  • Mechanically move a piece to destination cell
  • Remove/replace a piece to/from game board
  • Provide visual feedback
      ⁃ Game setup, tutorial
      ⁃ Game announcements
      ⁃ Where pieces can move after picked up
  • Provide audio feedback
      ⁃ Notification Alerts
  • Play vs remote opponent
  • Playback previous games
  • Includes buffer zone to store captured pieces
  • Topple the King after checkmate

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Mechanical Movements

  • Max Speed : 8 cm/s
  • Average move time : 7s
  • Maximum move time : 15s

Flowcharts

Hardware + Software Diagram

Hardware and Software flow diagram

Software Diagram

Software Flow Diagram