Citrine - Chess Computer 1032

Novag Industries Limited; Hong Kong

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  • Year
  • 2006 ?
  • Category
  • Signal Processing and Computing
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 371890

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Transistors
  • Semiconductors present.
  • Semiconductors
  • Main principle
  • DSP, Digital Signal Processor
  • Wave bands
  • - without
  • Power type and voltage
  • Powered by external power supply or a main unit.
  • Loudspeaker
  • - - No sound reproduction output.
  • Material
  • Wooden case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Citrine - Chess Computer 1032 - Novag Industries Limited; Hong
  • Shape
  • Tablemodel, with any shape - general.
  • Notes

  • Introduced in 2006, the Novag Citrine (Model 1032) is widely regarded as one of Novag’s most visually appealing and user-friendly late-era chess computers. By combining a traditional, tactile wooden sensory board with Frans Morsch's advanced microprocessor chess engine and an external LCD control module, the Citrine bridged the gap between classic wooden chess hardware and modern digital computing. It remains highly collectible among dedicated electronic board game enthusiasts.

    Technical Specifications

    • Main Processor / Microcontroller: Hitachi H8/300 series 16-bit RISC/CISC microcontroller
    • Clock Speed: 20 MHz
    • Programmer / Software: Frans Morsch
    • Playing Performance: Rated approx. 2000–2100 ELO strength (inferred from period Novag specifications)
    • Chessboard & Input: Full-wood sensory board featuring reed-switch detection under each square
    • Display / Interface: External control module featuring an LCD screen for status, move evaluation, and clock settings
    • External Connectivity: Serial interface port for PC connectivity and data exchange
    • Power Supply: External AC power adapter

    Features & Accessories

    • Cabinet & Design: Premium high-quality wooden board construction paired with matching carved wooden chess pieces.
    • Functional Modes: Player vs. Computer, Computer vs. Computer, analysis mode, and an integrated opening library.
    • Control Unit: Detachable external control module dedicated to managing game levels, options, and readouts.
    • Included Standard Accessories: Wooden chess set, external control module, AC adapter, and user manual.
  • Mentioned in
  • - - Manufacturers Literature
  • Author
  • Model page created by Gary Cowans. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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