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Leonardo with Maestro module [1] SciSys Leonardo, (Kasparov Leonardo)
a dedicated chess computer by SciSys released in 1986, featuring a full sized wooden magnetic sensory board with file and rank LEDs, expandable with modules with own processors and programs. Opposed to other dedicated modular chess systems, the Leonardo already had a basic program on board - written by Julio Kaplan and Craig Barnes of Heuristic Software, running on a 6800 compatible Hitachi 6301Y controller, which was also the program of the none modular SciSys Turbo S-24K [2] .
OSA
SciSys’ or Saitek’s Open System Architecture (OSA) implements a serial connection of the Leonardo, or its subsequent models Galileo or Renaissance to home computers or PCs. The OSA link cable converts TTL to RS-232 levels and vice versa [3] [4]. This allows to use the sensory board as move input device of chess program GUIs such as Arena [5], or the dedicated user interfaces like Gavon.
Saitek Galileo
In 1988, one year after SciSys became Saitek, the Leonardo was renamed the Galileo for copyright reasons and the machine was upgraded for faster response [6] .
Saitek Renaissance
Saitek Renaissance OSA-linked with Gavon [7] In 1989, the Renaissance board appeared with almost the same base program and featuring LCD and 9x9 square indicator LEDs - four sorrounding each square, and analyse and autoplayer modes.
See also
- Leonardo Torres y Quevedo
- Mathematician | Leonardo Fibonacci
- Mathematician | Leonardo da Vinci
- Mathematician | Galileo Galilei
- Sensory Board
Modules
| Module | Release | Authors | Processor | MHz a | ROM [KiB] | RAM [KiB]
Saitek Analyst | 1989 | |||||
Julio Kaplan, Craig Barnes | 65C02 | 4-10 | ||||
A-D, D+, D++, 40-216 | ||||||
16 | ||||||
Saitek Maestro | 1989 | |||||
Julio Kaplan, Craig Barnes | 65C02 | 4-10 | ||||
A-D, D+, D++, 40-216 | ||||||
16 | ||||||
Saitek Brute Force | 1992 | |||||
Frans Morsch | H8 | 10 | ||||
32 | ||||||
257 | ||||||
Saitek Sparc [8] | 1993 | |||||
Kathe and Dan Spracklen | SPARC | 20 | ||||
256 | ||||||
1024 - 4096 | ||||||
Publications
- SciSys (1986). SciSys (preprint!) – New For Spring 1986. pdf hosted by Hein Veldhuis
- Saitek (1987). Connection Cable for Leonardo Chess Computer - The Link: Leonardo’s OSA connection to computers and printers. pdf hosted by Alain Zanchetta
- Frederic Friedel (1989). Auto-Analyse und TPA - Die neuen Funktionen des Kasparov Renaissance. Computerschach und Spiele, No. 5, 1989 (German), in Saitek Renaissance from Schachcomputer.info Wiki
- Thorsten Czub, Dirk Frickenschmidt (1992). Die Experimentalen D+ und D++. Schachcomputerwelt 2/92, also in Saitek D++ from Schachcomputer.info Wiki (German)
Forum Posts
- Old LEONARDO chess computer help? by Robert Howard, CCC, May 10, 1999
- Renaissance or Galileo board ? by Alan Grotier, CCC, April 30, 2005
- Collector’s Corner..Saitek Renaissance? by Steve B, CCC, March 04, 2006
- Collector’s corner: Saitek Renaissance board version? by Dr. Axel Schumacher, CCC, May 29, 2007
- Scisys Leonardo story and info requested by Brian B, Hiarcs Forum, June 18, 2014
- Leonardos revenge by Brutus, Hiarcs Forum, March 19, 2015
External Links
Chess Computers
- Saitek Modulare Serie from Schachcomputer.info Wiki (German)
Leonardo
- Leonardo from Chess Computer UK by Mike Watters
- SciSys Leonardo from Schachcomputer.info Wiki (German)
- Saitek Leonardo TurboKit from Schachcomputer.info Wiki (German) » 6502 TurboKit TK20
Galileo
- Saitek Galileo & Brute Force Module by Bryan Whitby, April 21, 2007
- Saitek Galileo from Schachcomputer.info Wiki (German)
Renaissance
- Saitek Renaissance Brute Force from Chess Computer UK by Mike Watters
- Saitek Renaissance Sparc from Chess Computer UK by Mike Watters
- Saitek Renaissance from Schachcomputer.info Wiki (German)
OSA
- OSA Link Cable from Schachcomputer.info Wiki
- OSA for Arena © 2009-2012 Achim Pietig, hosted by Schachcomputer.info Wiki
- Saitek OSA Link from Schachcomputer.info Wiki (German)
Modules
- Saitek Analyst from Schachcomputer.info Wiki (German)
- Saitek Maestro from Schachcomputer.info Wiki (German)
- Saitek D++ Schachcomputer.info Wiki (German)
- Saitek Brute Force from Schachcomputer.info Wiki (German)
- Saitek Sparc from Schachcomputer.info Wiki (German)
Misc
Leonardo
- Leonardo from Wikipedia
- Leonardo Fibonacci from Wikipedia
- Leonardo da Vinci from Wikipedia
- Leonardo Torres y Quevedo from Wikipedia
- Leonard Chess from Wikipedia
Galileo
Renaissance
- renaissance - Wiktionary
- Renaissance - Wiktionary
- Renaissance (disambiguation) from Wikipedia
- The Renaissance from Wikipedia
References
- ↑ Image of Leonardo from Chess Computer UK by Mike Watters
- ↑ SciSys Turbo S-24K from Schachcomputer.info Wiki (German)
- ↑ OSA Link Cable from Schachcomputer.info Wiki
- ↑ Saitek (1987). Connection Cable for Leonardo Chess Computer - The Link: Leonardo’s OSA connection to computers and printers. pdf hosted by Alain Zanchetta
- ↑ OSA for Arena © 2009-2012 Achim Pietig, hosted by Schachcomputer.info Wiki
- ↑ Leonardo from Chess Computer UK by Mike Watters
- ↑ Gavon image courtesy Josu Bergara Ede
- ↑ Due to power supply issues, the Sparc module was only compatible in later or modified Renaissance boards, Saitek Renaissance Sparc from Chess Computer UK by Mike Watters