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I was recently able to improve both the visuals and audio with the collisions with some code tweaks. Most explosion sounds are occurring now with the flash engulfing the objects.

That's a good suggestion. It would make it look more like an arcade game of yester-year.

This image shows it fairly well. I have a GoPro 11 mounted on a rail I screwed into the joists in my wall. flic.kr/p/2pNKYc8 The G11 is mounted upside down, but the image can be rotated with the app 180 degrees, so I don't have to do it when editing. In my more recent videos, I have moved the table away from the wall, because the monitor was interfering with the BT when using a extension to connect the board to chess websites. In these videos, you can see the camera in the upper part of the image. Please note; This is no longer how I connect the DGT board to lichess. I now use the Google Chrome "ChessConnect" extension which is more stable. I have a video showing how to connect the extension to lichess. ruclips.net/video/bUZkNTv3WXM/видео.html

@Had2Ask awesome. Thank you so much! Looking forward to more of your videos!

Thanks, playing on a board feels more immersive, but it's certainly different than playing onscreen (I realize you may be referring to the video layout - it's the first time I tried this one ).

I see you posted some Fortnite videos on your site. I've been trying to play this game, but the players are so skilled, it gets frustrating at times.

No... just add the ChessConnect extension to Chrome or Edge. If you can't find the extension in the Edge library, let me know and I'll send you a link. It does show up in the Chrome library however.

If I'm playing online, I'm using the ChessConnect extension for the Google Chrome Browser that only announces the opponents moves. There is a dropdown menu on the extension where you can select the voice options. If I'm using Picochess, I have the menu option to turn off the user voice and select the Picochess voice option, which announces the computer moves. What set up are you specifically talking about? Picochess, Online Play with the DGT Livechess app or ChessConnect extension, Fritz 14 play with the Rabbit Plugin. Are you using a DGT Pi? I clicked on you name and saw gaming videos on your site. I've just started playing "Fortnite" and "Shadow of the Tomb Raider".

If you want to play online (chess.com, lichess.org) buy a Raspberry Pi 4b+ (under $100) and install the Google Chrome Browser extension ChessConnect. You can also install Picochess 3.2. It has about 75 chess engines. There are no issues with the Raspberry Pi Bluetooth connecting to the e-Board. Note, I suggested getting a Pi 4b and not a Pi 5. The 4b gives you more options with Picochess. The Raspberry Pi uses a Linux OS. The little red and white box you see adjacent my e-Board houses the Raspberry Pi. It has a very small footprint (credit card size). In the video you commented on, I'm using the ChessConnect extension to play the bots on chess.com and I selected "Announce Moves" from the dropdown list (click on extension to access). It only announces the opponents moves.

I'm using Windows 11, running on a ASUS Prime Z790-P WiFi motherboard. Bluetooth disconnecting has been a typical issue with the DGT LiveChess, Rabbit Plugin, DGT Angel, and now the ChessConnect extension. At times, I can play a full match without a disconnection, but 2 to 3 issues is not unusual, and it tends to happen in the latter stages of the game. I've had the most success (i.e., stability) when I open the Windows Bluetooth app and remove my e-Board from the list of devices and then reconnect it. After I do this, the ChessConnect extension will connect automatically without me having to select my e-Board from a list. So something changes... Personally, I think the Bluetooth in my e-Board is outdated, transmits a weak BT signal, and is probably the true issue instead of Windows 11 or the chess drivers. However, it never disconnects when I using a DGT Pi or playing a WEB version of Picochess, which uses the boards BT, so I may be wrong on this. Note however, the Raspberry Pi is physically closer to the DGT's circuit board than the PC. Also note, that the DGT Bluetooth e-Board connects to Bluetooth differently than most other models of DGT boards. Per the ChessConnect developer DGT Bluetooth boards use "Classical" Bluetooth versus "LE" Bluetooth found in most other board models

That's a good question. There is quite a difference in visual evaluation between 2D and 3D. I would tend to say I evaluate 2D better, but the e-Board play slows my game down to the point it's nearly equal (that's if I've been playing on the board for a period of time; If I haven't been playing on the board, it feels foreign.) The best part about the board play is it's more immersive. I enjoy playing on the board more than onscreen for that reason. Plus, when I lose, I can't just click on the new opponent button, I have to reset the board, and it gives me time to recover my mental discipline before the next match. I recently blew 200 points of my rating in a single day, playing sloppy, undisciplined, and on a full TILT. I've since got a hundred points of it back playing most of my matches with the board. You may see me centering all the pieces before a game. It's just a relaxation technique that's available when playing with the board. Personally, it was initially harder for me to evaluate the diagonals on the board versus onscreen play. I no longer feel that's an issue, and my rook isn't getting gobbled up by the opposing bishop.

Randy on the Google Groups 'Picochess' is the best person to contact to solve Bluetooth connection issues. groups.google.com/g/picochess Picochess should connect to your Bluetooth after flashing a copy of 3.2 to a Micro SD Card and installing the card in the RPi5. You can not use a DGT Pi or a Pi wired to a 3000 clock with a RPi5. 1) Are you booting into the Picochess app chessboard? 2) Do you see a spinning icon trying to make a connection to your Bluetooth? Randy en los grupos de Google 'Picochess' es la mejor persona para contactar para resolver problemas de conexión Bluetooth. groups.google.com/g/picochess Picochess debería conectarse a su Bluetooth después de flashear una copia de 3.2 en una tarjeta Micro SD e instalar la tarjeta en el RPi5. No se puede utilizar una DGT Pi o una Pi cableada a un reloj 3000 con un RPi5. 1) ¿Estás iniciando en el tablero de ajedrez de la aplicación Picochess? 2) ¿Ves un icono giratorio intentando establecer una conexión con tu Bluetooth?

Escaneo por bluetooth y encuentro los 2 tableros, pero me sale un mensaje diciendo ( Pair bluetooth clasic board) dando la opción para que empareje el tablero que quiere, selecciónas 1 y da error. Y los enchufo por el usb y no puedo jugar on line como que no lo reconoce, en cambio si enchufo el reloj DGT pi, funciona a la perfección, enchufado también por el Jack.

Por cierto, soy prácticamente nuevo tanto en tablero ajedrez, como con Raspberry. Asique se admiten recomendaciones, estoy en el grupo picoches de Google también pero no me entero bien de cómo poder participar. Muchísimas gracias

Si estás intentando utilizar la aplicación DGT LiveChess para jugar en Lichess. Solo verá el primer tablero. Es necesario eliminar uno de ellos. Vaya a este directorio en Windows: "C:UsersYOURUSER NAMEAppDataRoamingDGT LiveChessdata" y elimine el directorio /services Nota: que en la ruta anterior reemplace "YOURUSER NAME" con el nombre de su cuenta de Windows. Tendrás que activar "Ver archivos ocultos" para ver la ubicación de este directorio. Avísame si no entendiste mis instrucciones. Vamos a eliminar el archivo de configuración de LiveChess para que solo haya una opción de tablero disponible en lugar de dos.

Lo estuve intentando conectarme a lichess desde White pawn y no había manera, voy a investigar como tú dices, haber si tengo suerte, esque tengo 3 tabletas, el Pegasus que es el único que me va bien, pero tengo un DGT rosewood y otro DGT 30 aniversario que solo les puedo usar con el reloj DGT pi. Y ando intentando conectarme con un raspad Linux 4b de 8 g y con la nueva pi5 y no soy capaz de vincular ni por bluetooth, Muchísimas gracias por las recomendaciones, un saludo.

13" 2560x1600p I don't use it anymore and switch between 3 devices with the 27" monitor's input menu.

No issues with weight for the Royal and Classic pieces, the Timeless pieces are simply too light, and I suggest you source them as weighted. I have no experience with the Ebony or FIDE. However, I think the Ebony would be fine unweighted, but the FIDE might need to be weighted due to their height making them morely likely to tumble over is inadvertently touched.

You can add extensions to your Web Browser. They are like add-on apps. This extension works on chess.com or lichess.org and requires a DGT e-board. This is the link for the Microsoft Edge extension chromewebstore.google.com/detail/dmkkcjpbclkkhbdnjgcciohfbnpoaiam For Google Chrome; goto manage extensions and search for 'Chessconnect' is web store and install it. If you search the chess.com forum for 'Chessconnect', there is 26 pages of user discussions on this extension. This link should get you there: www.chess.com/forum/view/chess-equipment/chessconnect-a-chrome-extension-for-chessnut-air-and-chessnut-pro-smartboards

@@Had2Ask thanks!

Yes, the extension recognizes a castle (long or short) on the board. The video before this of an online match, shows a castle on move #16. It will also notify you if you have a piece on the board out of position. The extension is a considerable update over the DGT Live Chess driver (last updated in 2015) and a previously released extension that did not recognize a castle or a move when you put the king in check.

I haven't done that because Picochess won't run (yet) on a RPi5. Currently limited to a 4b for the DGT Pi or 3000 clock. The WEB version will run on an RPi5 independent of the fore mentioned devices. This is a post I made for connecting those devices (see description under photo). flic.kr/p/2oSFj5n

@@Had2Ask Thanks a lot for your help !

Yes, the 4B requires a bit of grinding on the plastic case and the GPIO connections are different for two wires (12 goes to 19, and 35 goes to 23). I also installed a PMW fan, custom heatsink and lights.

Wow, that's a neat solution! I don't reckon, DGT will be upgrading the DGT PI anytime soon!?

Eventually, the Pi 3b and 3b+ will no longer be supported (i.e., manufactured). At some point it may get an upgrade. I do not see it happening anytime soon. However, you can drop a 3b+ into the DGT Pi with no modifications and the same wiring and it really does help its performance. Especially if you communicate with it using OpenSSH. Here's an image of a swap I did about 3 years ago between the 3b and 3b+ flic.kr/p/2mkquS1 ... and how it looks now flic.kr/p/2p48ums

I remember the knight move I made late was just wrong. I don't remember the 12th move. I'll have to look at the PGN data on that one.

The DGT clock has no part in the online play it's the PC and board. I believe it's safe to say 'No'. USB would work for online play. If you are Windows based, I'd suggest the DGT driver LiveChess over the Android offerings (e.g., white pawn).

​@@Had2AskThank you, I will look into the windows drivers again. The last time I tried that must be 5 years ago. I found that the DGT drivers combined with a Windows program like Fritz or Arena caused sometimes "shadow pieces" and other problems, while my two USB mini boards run fine with DGT PI (without any further calibration). Also, when I connect the board directly to an Android phone ( OTG USB- C to USB mini) connection breakups occur. So I wondered, if upgrading the boards to USB-C would help with that? DGT is offering an upgrade kit. Which is fantastic lifecycle and consumer management btw. I am intersted to see, if Chessnut and the likes will consider this further down the road (if they make it that far).

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David, There are two methods. In the video, I have an HDMI cable connected between the Raspberry Pi and the 10" monitor. I'm using a desktop version of Picochess 3.2 and simply start the Picochess app. However, if I'm running a non-desktop version of Picochess, I use Windows to duplicate the display to the 10" monitor, then start a WEB browser in Windows, and type the IP address of the Raspberry Pi into the Browser (e.g., 192.168.1.24). You can find the Raspberry Pi IP address in the under the Pi's menu (System > Information > IP Address), or it should be listed under your routers connected devices.

@@Had2Ask Thank you for your answer. I thought you use only DGT PI.

I believe I can do it in a few sentences. 1) You purchase a Raspberry Pi. 2) You download Picochess 3.2 from the Goggle Groups forum "Picochess". 3) You flash (copy) this image to a Micro SD card using the app Win32Disk Imager. 4) You insert the card into the Pi. 5) Connect an HDMI cable between the Pi or your monitor and start the Raspnerry Pi. .... Alternately, you can connect the Raspberry wirelessly to your PC and then bring up a WEB browser and type the IP address of the Raspberry Pi into the browser. Example: 192.168.1.24. *You now have about 60 different chess engines to play.

@@Had2Ask thanks a lot for your answer! 👍

And if you want an off-net setup, you can configure the Pi to create a Hotspot where you can connect your mobile to (to be able to see /operate the GUI) while playing over the board

Is there one in particular you want to see?

The pull up resister is built into the Noctua 4 pin fan.

You need an e-board and electronic chess pieces... The e-board is connected to the Raspberry Pi in the DGT Pi by Bluetooth. I'm directly connected to the 10" monitor by an HDMI cable between the DGT Pi and monitor. The DGT Pi will connect to a PC wirelessly, or by a Ethernet cable (RJ45). I'm running chess application Picochess 3.2 which manages most of this. If I were playing online, I'd be connected to the PC wirelessly and running the driver software DGT livechess to communicate with chess.com or lichess.org. However, there is a new option called chessconnect (Chrome exrension) that should have the same functionality.

In this video, I'm connected to the board by Bluetooth and the monitor by an HDMI cable. I'm using the Desktop version of Raspberry Pi and I can get the graphical representation of the board and pieces to display by typing the DGT Pi's IP address into the Raspberry Pi's Chromium browse (example 192.168.1.27) The IP address can be found in the DGT Pi's menu options under the System/Information menu (if you are running g Picochess version 3.2) otherwise it should be found listed in your attached devices on your router.

Recherchez la configuration d'installation du DGT sur lichess. Vous devez créer un jeton OAuth et télécharger et installer DGT livechess à partir du site Web de la DGT. Avec DGT livechess connecté à votre plateau, vous devriez voir les mouvements d'échecs lorsque vous déplacez une pièce d'échecs. Maintenant, dans Lichess, sélectionnez Play DGT, dupliquez maintenant cet onglet. Vous disposez de deux onglets, utilisez l'un d'eux pour démarrer une nouvelle partie. J'ai une vidéo qui explique tout cela alors cherchez-la. Utilisez les sous-titres RUclips pour traduire l'anglais vers le français. ruclips.net/video/AwboO7LY87Q/видео.htmlsi=iQhLWyRZpQ5Vq0ws

I don't think you would notice the difference between 32 and 64 bit versions when playing Picochess. The 32 bit version is stable, the 64 bit is too new to tell. You have nothing to lose, if you try it on a spare Micro SD card and save your current 32 bit version.

This is an electronic chess board with electronic pieces. Bluetooth between the DGT e-Board and Raspberry Pi computer inside the DGT Pi. I can further connect the Raspberry Pi to my PC wirelessly through my network.

Here' the source code you see running in the video. There are some instructions at the top of the file: 1drv.ms/u/s!AtQyUnq0VT846xTVc8HVSNWDXXhT?e=n0Pfl0 Look up the SunFounder (Raphael ultimate kit) schematic for wiring one LED and do 4... 1) LED diode, 2) 220 Ohm resistor Due to the change in the Pi 5 architecture, the import library (GPIO) will only work on a 4b or lower model. You need to use the lgpiod library for the Pi 5. It will allow writing of code in both Python and C.

Awesome, thanks. Do I see a transistor in there? I will go look for the info. I am using a 4b. I just ordered the kit from Amazon, thanks again.

Your kit will come with all the electronics you need (you need a 220 Ohm resister between 3.3 volts and the LED). RUclips has lots of videos; search for 'SunFounder'. All the info is online and you should be able to download the Python/C source code and schematics before your kit arrives. raphael-kit.rtfd.io I suggest developing with the gpiozero library, since it is portable to the Raspberry 5. Plus, it's the easiest code to work with. The docs cover most of the electronics younwill receive in the kit. gpiozero.readthedocs.io/en/latest/ I have a few other posts on Instagram instagram.com/reel/Cxl9R1UP4SJ/?igsh=MTZ6bDdpejc0bXMycg== instagram.com/reel/CxosnnvJtuU/?igsh=MTFqMDh2eW9mbHA3Mw== Clear image of Morse code setup with buzzer flic.kr/p/2p7ngh2 Image of Pi 4b with a breadboard attached flic.kr/p/2psBYhA

It requires a Raspberry Pi computer. The original goal was to develop a chess application for an e-board that would run on this type of computer. At the time the computer only cost $35. The current version of Picochess (3.2) which is written in Python has 50+ chess engines loaded on it including Stockfish 16, which is fairly amazing and is running on the Raspberry Pi 5. There is no longer the need for a DGT Pi (clock), plus you can play on your PC without the need for an e-board. All the source code is open-source and is constantly being updated and modified. Check out the Google Groups forum "Picochess" for more information.

Playing on screen with the mouse, the movement of the pieces is more fluid. I didn't notice any difference playing on the board other than the system and Picochess app will boot faster. It runs hotter that the 4b by about 10C.

@@Had2Ask Thank you

Chess Central has the best prices. www.chesscentral.com/ I purchased from chesshouse.com since they are local and I trust them: www.chesshouse.com/ I've also purchased from the Amazon seller c-games based in Slovakia with no issues.

Thanks, you too!

I'm currently running Pico 3.2 on the Raspberry Bookworm OS. It's running in a Python 3.9 environment (i.e., sandbox) since Bookworm is using Python 3.11 and that breaks Picochess. I believe Picochess will run on the Rpi5 in this setup and you can use your DGT board, but it still will not run a DGT Pi or a Rpi wired to a DGT 3000 clock. The startup software ( I believe is encoded in 'C needs updated). I'm should have a RPi5 in the next two weeks. I've been busy rewriting my fan control software using the lgpio library, because the GPIO library doesn't work on the RPi5. I believe for a period of time it's going to be 2-steps forward and 1-step back when using the 5.

You use the menu. Select "System" then locate E-Board and select the type of board you have. System->E-Board->DGT Raspberry will reboot and start looking for your board connection (i.e., USB/Bluetooth). Same thing going back to WEB play, just select "No E-Board(WEB Play).

I see your point, I'm referring to Debian 12 which is code named "Bookworm". I updated the title and description - thanx

It's a 40x10 PWM fan (it has 4 wires). A three-wire fan cannot have the RPM's controlled, so make sure you source a PWM fan. The Noctua won't "whine" when you change RPM's, some of the other brands do. These days, I just use the Fan settings in raspi-config and set the temp to trigger at 70 degrees. It never comes on...

Why so high?

Is an ice tower needed for usin picochess? Which condition brings to high temperature with picochess in your experience? I saw with analysis and training mode Cpu temperature increases a little bit bit not so much to require an ice tower. I also overclocked the cpu to 2ghz. What you opinion?

An ice tower is not required... It's just the most efficient. In fact, you don't need a fan. The metal assembly is quite sufficient. I'm using a Noctua fan on an RPi official 4b case and it runs about 5-6 degree warmer than the ice tower. I normally run it at 20% just to slow the temperature rise. Look at my last video (12/23/23) and you can see the fan changing speeds. Finally, without cooling Stockfish 16 at level 20 (4 cores) will get the CPU to 80C at times. Still safe, but starting to get hot. To answer your specific question: "why so high"... Normally, I don't want the fan on at all and 70C rarely happens, so the fan simply doesn't run. However, I can not detect 20% speed, so I often set it to this instead of off. Here's a link to the python code that controls the fan... I'm not the author, but I made modest changes to it. 1drv.ms/u/s!AtQyUnq0VT846V9LtFxj_8toUIld?e=HFDAOX This version has my changes... Most fan control software is using the GPIO library to control the GPIO pins, however this will not work on the RPi5, so I'm now using the lgpio library that comes installed on the Bookwork OS.

I'm using a RPi 4b (8GB) that is overclocked to 2.0 GHz. If you mean it takes longer for the Pi to make a move, then set your time to "Move Time" (instead of Game Time) and set the move time to 3-5 seconds forcing the Pi to make quick moves. The option is under the menu selection; "Time". In the video, I have my move time set to 3 seconds. You can see it counting down after each move. Additionally, a lower resolution screen will allow snappier moves than the monitor I'm using (2560x1600).

😮thanks! Probably is more a setting issue than an overclock one I think... I am using a 2 ram Rpi4. I will try changing "move time" setting. Thanks

Can you help me for overclocking mine? Where can I find good instructions please?

Can you please send me your setting for the overclocking please? I will be very grateful for this. Thanks

Is an ice tower needed in your opinion for picochess 3.2? I saw that even overclocking rpi4 to 2gh he temperature never goes higher than 56 with analysis mode and Stockfisch 16nu at 3190 elo.... what do you think?

Yes, a 3b+ Raspberry Pi will run PicoChess 3.2 reasonably well.

​@@Had2Ask Do you think Rpi 4 worth the extra money? If yes how much ram? Thanks for your kindness.

You will be happier with a 4b for playing onscreen. The 3b+ will lag a bit. A RPi 4b with 4GB of RAM will work well. Prices should have dropped with the RPi 5 release. Note, Picochess will not (yet) work on a RPi 5 so don't upgrade too much :-)