I'm beginner but I want to ask some questions for my project about an automated chessboard : 1) Can I use old resistors , capacitors, etc.. from old pc by desoldering them? .2)Can i use wood instead of 3d printing parts because i have a driller . 3) If a wire is not connecting to arduino board can i solder it? . Thank you guys
Yes you can use old components but many capacitors are of a type that can dry out and fail, the barrel type. You can use any material you like that meets you specifications. You can solder wires to arduinos.
If you are starting out decide on the absolute simplest most minimal representation of what your project is and then get a breadboard, a nano (as it fits on a breadboard) and start experimenting. Make clear schematics to work from and update them with changes. Do not start with an 8x8 board with all the pieces and complexity. In coding complexity should be the apparent result but the process should be lots of incremental simple steps
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I am afraid that if you have to ask these questions then you are not ready to build and program an automated chessboard, whatever that means
Start with something simpler
Have you tried and understood the examples in the IDE ?
To get an idea of the complexity and learning curve you’re going to face, there’s no reason you can’t implement your chess algorithms on a ‘virtual chessboard’ using the serial monitor to display your output and accept your keystrokes - without the trial and error of costly mechanical mistakes.
Once you have made it that far,mits not a huge step to think about interfacing to an electromechanical board in whatever form you prefer.
This is a great project, and will stretch your brain cells.
Arduino has some very useful Starter Kits / Student Kits, which include all the necessary hardware and the instructions for the included project. I just bought one for my nephew and he is super happy. He know nothing on electronics or programming, but he has done already his first projects!
After you get familiar with the first projects, then you will move out of the Kit's safety and try more projects!
We will be here to assist and discuss every project you want.
Start with tic-tac-toe. . This will get you familiar with some of the concepts that you will need to expand to an 8X8 board.
I may have a clue what the OP is trying to do.
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Like SteveMann mention, start with a tic-tac-toe as a concept. If I am correct of what the OP is trying to do, you will need to place a magnetic sensor switch at all the square space location of the grid, and place and led indicator at every space of the grid. And a switch that will tell player play black or white. And maybe adding a scoring / timer. And every chess piece have a magnet. And program a chess algorithm will be a challenge.
How would you know one pawn from another?
I made something similar using magnets in the pieces and Hal Effect sensors in the game. The pieces had a magnet super-glued in the base. The "X" pieces had the magnetic North exposed and the "O" pieces had the magnetic south exposed. Each space on the board had two sensors. I discovered through experimenting that the sensor could tell the difference from a "N" or "S" magnet pole present.
Don't ask for my code. I have no idea where it could be.
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