Display bases
Sheet of display bases being machined. Total time for a sheet about 5 hours, produces enough bases for about 2 1/2 sets depending on waste. A couple more days…
Preliminary kit contents
I've compiled a list of what the full kit will contain, there may be some changes to the exact case parts but this is just about complete. IN-7 Display pieces:…
Progress update
Cutting the coil formers just now, the piece PCBs are done and I've just had a message from 'Border Force' to say they have a parcel and want me to…
Base PCB
Still working on the new modular base PCB, should have one built in the next couple of days.
The feature creep is back……
Watch out, I've had a new idea for the chessboard top. No, I promise I'll just make one to try it and it won't delay kits for the design as…
Quick update
Just a quick post updating the parts that have arrived: Electronic components - Almost all bought, just the film tuning capacitors left and no availabilty problems. Laminates - Available, buying…
Chessboard kits – all sold
Hi, All the 50 kits I'd planned to put together have been allocated to potential buyers, but if anyone missed out it's still worth sending me an email to register…
Kit progress update
Sorry for the lack of updates but there hasn't been much spare time recently. Currently the chess piece PCBs are being made, next will be the baseboard which is being…
Chessboard kit – parts ordered
Update: There will now be 40 kits available with cases and 10 PCB only. I'm also considering making a small quantity of kits available with the surface mounted components presoldered…
Chessboard kits – update
Update to the update: It looks like most interest is in the full kit - could anyone who wants to buy the full kit contact me directly on (tony 'at'…