Novag Super Expert 96k Vintage Chess Computer
ABOUT THIS COMPUTER
This is a very rare chess computer that is mint condition. Even though it is very old, It has only been played with twice - once by Frank Camaratta when determining it's official playing strength for the Computer Rating Association (CRA) in the 1990s and then last week when we tested it to make sure that it worked. We played two complete games with it without problem. It has been kept in its original box for all of those years in a smoke-free environment, away from sunlight and other things that could damage the finish.
The computer is in excellent shape, as if it just came out of the box for the first time. It's been in storage at the House of Staunton for many years, and now we're making it available to one very lucky collector! You'll NEVER find this computer available in such terrific shape. We only have one, unfortunately, so good luck with your bidding!
There's a video of this chess computer in action on u'tube. It's ?v=jkrSBuJFWOk.
Any Questions? Just Ask! Bid with Confidence at the House of Staunton.
ALL SALES FINAL - NO EXCHANGES OR REFUNDS ALLOWED - SOLD AS IS
This auction includes..
* The Original Chess Computer with brand new AC Adapter
Novag Super Expert
Manufacturer Novag year: 1987
Price 1295 DM (650 €)
Programmer Dave Kittinger BT-2450
Processor 6502 BT-2630
Processor Type 8-bit Colditz
5 MHz clock (crystal oscillator 10 MHz) computing Depth 28 halfmoves
8 KB RAM Display 16-digit dot matrix display
96 KB ROM move input pressure sensors
Library 32000/2 moves + 700 programmable halfmoves Zugausgabe edge 16 LEDs and 16-character dot matrix display
64 levels of play
Dimensions 47.3 x 40 x 4.9 cm / game area: 32 x 32 cm / King height: 7.8 cm
Power Novag 8220, 8.5V / 0.8A (Plus outside)
Related Novag Super Forte
Other clock = 6 MHz at "B" and "C" versions (crystal oscillator 12 MHz)
Tuning to 7 - 9 MHz sporadic possible Novag Super System capable
SEC01.jpg
Level Factbox
30 seconds per train Level: A3
30 minutes per game Level: C5
60 seconds per train Level: A4
60 minutes per game Level: C6
Tournament Level: A7
Analysis Level: Infinite Level
Learn more
The Super Expert represents the evolution of the Novag Constellation Expert, which successor to the legendary Super Constellation was; Super Expert is thus in a sense "grandson" of the Super Connie. The same chess engine is also found in a plastic pressure sensor board of Novag Super Forte.
The Super Expert is published in three versions: In 1987, in the version A, B in the 1988/1989 version, and finally in the 1989/1990 version C. Distinguish these can be through the selective stages. Version A has only the option Selective On / Off, Version B is set to Selective Level 3, Version C on selective step 5. On all versions Expert C will be discussed in more detail in the article to Novag Super.
Promotional brochure & -More
Promotional brochure
16-digit LCD display
The LCD display on the Super Expert is the focus of this chess computer that can do much more than just calculating the moves. The LCD display provides all operating and game information that makes dealing with this chess computer particularly instructive and interesting. What is new is that the characters on the LCD are not represented by letters, but internationally understandable by chess symbols.
Character icons
In the 16-digit display it is possible to display 2 complete half moves with all the necessary train information. Also, the total time for both sides can be simultaneously displayed. 96 Kbytes of program memory
Although only a maximum of 64 Kbytes of memory can be addressed with an 8 bit processor, it has been possible in the Super Expert to manage a storage area of 96 Kbytes. The expansion of the program memory functions could be incorporated in this chess computer from which the owners of other chess computer only dream of.
Opening book
The opening of the library of the Super Expert has been completely rewritten by a renowned American chess master and offers advanced features that guarantee an optimal transition to the Zugberechnungen chess computer. In 32,000 saved half moves the entire current opening knowledge is included. Additionally, the Super Expert With the additional Gambit library the opportunity to train only games with Gambit openings or use it with the tournament Library is a reduced form of the library, which has proven particularly useful in the Game against computer chess. A special kind of equipment is the self-programmable opening book of the Super Expert in which can save up to 700 half moves. The self-programmed openings may be used alone or in conjunction with the grand opening library. All self-programmed openings can transfer this stored there and transferred to the Super Expert again if necessary from personal computer connected. In this way, an infinite number of open libraries create and use.
Operation buttons
The Super Expert is equipped with 24 instead of 16 control buttons. Nevertheless, it could be due to the many functions not avoid that most keys have multiple functions. The following figure shows the assignment of keys.
Novag Super Forte Tastenanordnung.jpg
Information display
The playing information can be done automatically or by single call. The following information will be displayed in-the Super Expert:
consumed total time for both sides
Display the last two trains
Shows the total time and the time for the current train
Displays the currently calculated counter-move and the game rating
Displays the calculated half-moves, still to be calculated variants and variants of the total
Displays the calculated node
The LCD all entries and key operations are confirmed and the current function or the current state of the Super Expert appears.
Display ads (examples)
Novag Super Forte Displayanzeige.jpg
The stages of the game Super Expert
The Super Expert has 64 levels of play and an analysis stage with an infinitely long computation time. Each field on the chessboard corresponds to a playing level. Pressing a finger or a figure on the relevant field, the game levels are to be set quickly and easily. The game levels are divided as follows:
The steps 1-15 are normal or tournament stages with specified time / Trains outfits (min. = 60 trains in 5 min., Max. = 40 moves in 12 hours).
The stage 16 is a programmable stage game with any adjustable time / Trains combinations.
The steps 17-24 are countdown game stages with a predetermined time for the entire game (min. = Game in 3 min., Max. = Match in 2 hours).
The steps 25-40 are Fixspielstufen with a given computation time per train (min. = 2 sec. Per train, max. = 10 hours per train).
The game levels 41-45 are a beginner game levels with extremely limited Zugberechnungen.
The game levels 46-64 are computing depth game stages with a fixed computational depth per train (min. = 1 halfmove, max. = 19 half-moves).
For black and white different game levels can be set. Taking into account the playing level 16 of Super Expert has practically an almost infinite number of game levels.
ALL SALES FINAL - NO EXCHANGES OR REFUNDS ALLOWED - SOLD AS IS
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Novag Super Expert 96k Vintage Chess Computer
ABOUT THIS COMPUTER
This is a very rare chess computer that is mint condition. Even though it is very old, It has only been played with twice - once by Frank Camaratta when determining it's official playing strength for the Computer Rating Association (CRA) in the 1990s and then last week when we tested it to make sure that it worked. We played two complete games with it without problem. It has been kept in its original box for all of those years in a smoke-free environment, away from sunlight and other things that could damage the finish.
The computer is in excellent shape, as if it just came out of the box for the first time. It's been in storage at the House of Staunton for many years, and now we're making it available to one very lucky collector! You'll NEVER find this computer available in such terrific shape. We only have one, unfortunately, so good luck with your bidding!
There's a video of this chess computer in action on u'tube. It's ?v=jkrSBuJFWOk.
Any Questions? Just Ask! Bid with Confidence at the House of Staunton.
ALL SALES FINAL - NO EXCHANGES OR REFUNDS ALLOWED - SOLD AS IS
This auction includes..
* The Original Chess Computer with brand new AC Adapter
Novag Super Expert
Manufacturer Novag year: 1987
Price 1295 DM (650 €)
Programmer Dave Kittinger BT-2450
Processor 6502 BT-2630
Processor Type 8-bit Colditz
5 MHz clock (crystal oscillator 10 MHz) computing Depth 28 halfmoves
8 KB RAM Display 16-digit dot matrix display
96 KB ROM move input pressure sensors
Library 32000/2 moves + 700 programmable halfmoves Zugausgabe edge 16 LEDs and 16-character dot matrix display
64 levels of play
Dimensions 47.3 x 40 x 4.9 cm / game area: 32 x 32 cm / King height: 7.8 cm
Power Novag 8220, 8.5V / 0.8A (Plus outside)
Related Novag Super Forte
Other clock = 6 MHz at "B" and "C" versions (crystal oscillator 12 MHz)
Tuning to 7 - 9 MHz sporadic possible Novag Super System capable
SEC01.jpg
Level Factbox
30 seconds per train Level: A3
30 minutes per game Level: C5
60 seconds per train Level: A4
60 minutes per game Level: C6
Tournament Level: A7
Analysis Level: Infinite Level
Learn more
The Super Expert represents the evolution of the Novag Constellation Expert, which successor to the legendary Super Constellation was; Super Expert is thus in a sense "grandson" of the Super Connie. The same chess engine is also found in a plastic pressure sensor board of Novag Super Forte.
The Super Expert is published in three versions: In 1987, in the version A, B in the 1988/1989 version, and finally in the 1989/1990 version C. Distinguish these can be through the selective stages. Version A has only the option Selective On / Off, Version B is set to Selective Level 3, Version C on selective step 5. On all versions Expert C will be discussed in more detail in the article to Novag Super.
Promotional brochure & -More
Promotional brochure
16-digit LCD display
The LCD display on the Super Expert is the focus of this chess computer that can do much more than just calculating the moves. The LCD display provides all operating and game information that makes dealing with this chess computer particularly instructive and interesting. What is new is that the characters on the LCD are not represented by letters, but internationally understandable by chess symbols.
Character icons
In the 16-digit display it is possible to display 2 complete half moves with all the necessary train information. Also, the total time for both sides can be simultaneously displayed. 96 Kbytes of program memory
Although only a maximum of 64 Kbytes of memory can be addressed with an 8 bit processor, it has been possible in the Super Expert to manage a storage area of 96 Kbytes. The expansion of the program memory functions could be incorporated in this chess computer from which the owners of other chess computer only dream of.
Opening book
The opening of the library of the Super Expert has been completely rewritten by a renowned American chess master and offers advanced features that guarantee an optimal transition to the Zugberechnungen chess computer. In 32,000 saved half moves the entire current opening knowledge is included. Additionally, the Super Expert With the additional Gambit library the opportunity to train only games with Gambit openings or use it with the tournament Library is a reduced form of the library, which has proven particularly useful in the Game against computer chess. A special kind of equipment is the self-programmable opening book of the Super Expert in which can save up to 700 half moves. The self-programmed openings may be used alone or in conjunction with the grand opening library. All self-programmed openings can transfer this stored there and transferred to the Super Expert again if necessary from personal computer connected. In this way, an infinite number of open libraries create and use.
Operation buttons
The Super Expert is equipped with 24 instead of 16 control buttons. Nevertheless, it could be due to the many functions not avoid that most keys have multiple functions. The following figure shows the assignment of keys.
Novag Super Forte Tastenanordnung.jpg
Information display
The playing information can be done automatically or by single call. The following information will be displayed in-the Super Expert:
consumed total time for both sides
Display the last two trains
Shows the total time and the time for the current train
Displays the currently calculated counter-move and the game rating
Displays the calculated half-moves, still to be calculated variants and variants of the total
Displays the calculated node
The LCD all entries and key operations are confirmed and the current function or the current state of the Super Expert appears.
Display ads (examples)
Novag Super Forte Displayanzeige.jpg
The stages of the game Super Expert
The Super Expert has 64 levels of play and an analysis stage with an infinitely long computation time. Each field on the chessboard corresponds to a playing level. Pressing a finger or a figure on the relevant field, the game levels are to be set quickly and easily. The game levels are divided as follows:
The steps 1-15 are normal or tournament stages with specified time / Trains outfits (min. = 60 trains in 5 min., Max. = 40 moves in 12 hours).
The stage 16 is a programmable stage game with any adjustable time / Trains combinations.
The steps 17-24 are countdown game stages with a predetermined time for the entire game (min. = Game in 3 min., Max. = Match in 2 hours).
The steps 25-40 are Fixspielstufen with a given computation time per train (min. = 2 sec. Per train, max. = 10 hours per train).
The game levels 41-45 are a beginner game levels with extremely limited Zugberechnungen.
The game levels 46-64 are computing depth game stages with a fixed computational depth per train (min. = 1 halfmove, max. = 19 half-moves).
For black and white different game levels can be set. Taking into account the playing level 16 of Super Expert has practically an almost infinite number of game levels.
ALL SALES FINAL - NO EXCHANGES OR REFUNDS ALLOWED - SOLD AS IS
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ABOUT THIS COMPUTER
This is a very rare chess computer that is mint condition. Even though it is very old, It has only been played with twice - once by Frank Camaratta when determining it's official playing strength for the Computer Rating Association (CRA) in the 1990s and then last week when we tested it to make sure that it worked. We played two complete games with it without problem. It has been kept in its original box for all of those years in a smoke-free environment, away from sunlight and other things that could damage the finish.
The computer is in excellent shape, as if it just came out of the box for the first time. It's been in storage at the House of Staunton for many years, and now we're making it available to one very lucky collector! You'll NEVER find this computer available in such terrific shape. We only have one, unfortunately, so good luck with your bidding!
There's a video of this chess computer in action on u'tube. It's ?v=jkrSBuJFWOk.
Any Questions? Just Ask! Bid with Confidence at the House of Staunton.
ALL SALES FINAL - NO EXCHANGES OR REFUNDS ALLOWED - SOLD AS IS
This auction includes..
* The Original Chess Computer with brand new AC Adapter
Novag Super Expert
Manufacturer Novag year: 1987
Price 1295 DM (650 €)
Programmer Dave Kittinger BT-2450
Processor 6502 BT-2630
Processor Type 8-bit Colditz
5 MHz clock (crystal oscillator 10 MHz) computing Depth 28 halfmoves
8 KB RAM Display 16-digit dot matrix display
96 KB ROM move input pressure sensors
Library 32000/2 moves + 700 programmable halfmoves Zugausgabe edge 16 LEDs and 16-character dot matrix display
64 levels of play
Dimensions 47.3 x 40 x 4.9 cm / game area: 32 x 32 cm / King height: 7.8 cm
Power Novag 8220, 8.5V / 0.8A (Plus outside)
Related Novag Super Forte
Other clock = 6 MHz at "B" and "C" versions (crystal oscillator 12 MHz)
Tuning to 7 - 9 MHz sporadic possible Novag Super System capable
SEC01.jpg
Level Factbox
30 seconds per train Level: A3
30 minutes per game Level: C5
60 seconds per train Level: A4
60 minutes per game Level: C6
Tournament Level: A7
Analysis Level: Infinite Level
Learn more
The Super Expert represents the evolution of the Novag Constellation Expert, which successor to the legendary Super Constellation was; Super Expert is thus in a sense "grandson" of the Super Connie. The same chess engine is also found in a plastic pressure sensor board of Novag Super Forte.
The Super Expert is published in three versions: In 1987, in the version A, B in the 1988/1989 version, and finally in the 1989/1990 version C. Distinguish these can be through the selective stages. Version A has only the option Selective On / Off, Version B is set to Selective Level 3, Version C on selective step 5. On all versions Expert C will be discussed in more detail in the article to Novag Super.
Promotional brochure & -More
Promotional brochure
16-digit LCD display
The LCD display on the Super Expert is the focus of this chess computer that can do much more than just calculating the moves. The LCD display provides all operating and game information that makes dealing with this chess computer particularly instructive and interesting. What is new is that the characters on the LCD are not represented by letters, but internationally understandable by chess symbols.
Character icons
In the 16-digit display it is possible to display 2 complete half moves with all the necessary train information. Also, the total time for both sides can be simultaneously displayed. 96 Kbytes of program memory
Although only a maximum of 64 Kbytes of memory can be addressed with an 8 bit processor, it has been possible in the Super Expert to manage a storage area of 96 Kbytes. The expansion of the program memory functions could be incorporated in this chess computer from which the owners of other chess computer only dream of.
Opening book
The opening of the library of the Super Expert has been completely rewritten by a renowned American chess master and offers advanced features that guarantee an optimal transition to the Zugberechnungen chess computer. In 32,000 saved half moves the entire current opening knowledge is included. Additionally, the Super Expert With the additional Gambit library the opportunity to train only games with Gambit openings or use it with the tournament Library is a reduced form of the library, which has proven particularly useful in the Game against computer chess. A special kind of equipment is the self-programmable opening book of the Super Expert in which can save up to 700 half moves. The self-programmed openings may be used alone or in conjunction with the grand opening library. All self-programmed openings can transfer this stored there and transferred to the Super Expert again if necessary from personal computer connected. In this way, an infinite number of open libraries create and use.
Operation buttons
The Super Expert is equipped with 24 instead of 16 control buttons. Nevertheless, it could be due to the many functions not avoid that most keys have multiple functions. The following figure shows the assignment of keys.
Novag Super Forte Tastenanordnung.jpg
Information display
The playing information can be done automatically or by single call. The following information will be displayed in-the Super Expert:
consumed total time for both sides
Display the last two trains
Shows the total time and the time for the current train
Displays the currently calculated counter-move and the game rating
Displays the calculated half-moves, still to be calculated variants and variants of the total
Displays the calculated node
The LCD all entries and key operations are confirmed and the current function or the current state of the Super Expert appears.
Display ads (examples)
Novag Super Forte Displayanzeige.jpg
The stages of the game Super Expert
The Super Expert has 64 levels of play and an analysis stage with an infinitely long computation time. Each field on the chessboard corresponds to a playing level. Pressing a finger or a figure on the relevant field, the game levels are to be set quickly and easily. The game levels are divided as follows:
The steps 1-15 are normal or tournament stages with specified time / Trains outfits (min. = 60 trains in 5 min., Max. = 40 moves in 12 hours).
The stage 16 is a programmable stage game with any adjustable time / Trains combinations.
The steps 17-24 are countdown game stages with a predetermined time for the entire game (min. = Game in 3 min., Max. = Match in 2 hours).
The steps 25-40 are Fixspielstufen with a given computation time per train (min. = 2 sec. Per train, max. = 10 hours per train).
The game levels 41-45 are a beginner game levels with extremely limited Zugberechnungen.
The game levels 46-64 are computing depth game stages with a fixed computational depth per train (min. = 1 halfmove, max. = 19 half-moves).
For black and white different game levels can be set. Taking into account the playing level 16 of Super Expert has practically an almost infinite number of game levels.
ALL SALES FINAL - NO EXCHANGES OR REFUNDS ALLOWED - SOLD AS IS
