Arduino

We designed and built a transcribing chessboard that electronically detects the locations of chess pieces and transmits the coordinates to a computer for processing. Our goal was to implement a low-cost system using only basic electronics without the need for expensive cameras or image processing to read the state of the chessboard. Built as part of 24-104: Intro to Modern Making, the initial project scope included both piece detection and an under-square LED array to highlight legal moves, opponent moves, or suggestions from a chess engine. However, due to time constraints, we focused our efforts on the core transcription system. ...