ABOUT NOVAG SUPER SENSOR IV MODEL 812 GAME ELECTRONIC CHESS COMPUTER
NOVAG SUPER SENSOR IV Electronic Chess Computer - Picture taken from Novag Super Sensor IV box.
MAIN NOVAG SUPER SENSOR IV MODEL 812 GAME CHARACTERISTICS
NOVAG SUPER SENSOR IV offers you a deep and well researched book opening library of 600 half moves which combined with our strong random generator assures lots of variety in your games.
- SET LEVEL BUTTON: Choose play strength
- TIME CONTROL BUTTON: Choose time control
The NOVAG SUPER SENSOR IV has 8 play levels in which the level 1 is the weakest and level 8 is the strongest. A further option which plays a factor in the search depth of the computer is the Time Control as explained below. The higher the play level the longer it takes for the computer to make a move but the computer will analyze the position and the moves in more depth which will influence the strength of his reply.
The NOVAG SUPER SENSOR IV also uses your move time and continues to analyze positions while you ponder your next move (this is also called Permanent Brain).
In addition to the 8 play levels, the computer also has 2 time control options available for use in which variable or fixed response times can be set up. If the variable option is used the computer will move more quickly in simple game situations but it will also use more time in more complex positions. The levels 7 and 8 will be used for analysis or the solving of special chess problems.
If the fixed option is used, the computer will make its move only after the time allocated by the level choice is used. In the fixed option the levels 6, 7 and 8 are tournament play levels.
- LEVEL 1: 1 Second
- LEVEL 2: 4 Seconds (Blitz)
- LEVEL 3: 14 Seconds
- LEVEL 4: 28 Seconds
- LEVEL 5: 52 Seconds
- LEVEL 6: 40 Moves in 90 Minutes
- LEVEL 7: 40 Moves in 2 Hours
- LEVEL 8: 40 Moves in 2.1/2 Hours
- LEVEL 1: 0-5 Seconds (Blitz)
- LEVEL 2: 2-60 Seconds
- LEVEL 3: 1-8 Minutes
- LEVEL 4: 2-60 Minutes
- LEVEL 5: 10 Minutes - 4 Hours
- LEVEL 6: 1.1/2 Hours - 24 Hours
- LEVEL 7: 10 Hours - GO Analysis Level
- LEVEL 8: Go (Infinite) - Analysis Level
FIXED LEVELS RESPONSE TIME (2 BEEP TONES)
VARIABLE LEVELS RESPONSE TIME (1 BEEP TONE)
Excerpts taken from the NOVAG SUPER SENSOR IV German user manual translated by Spacious-Mind
Technical Specification
Novag Super Sensor IV (1981)
Box
Computer Label
User Manual
Spacious Mind
Schachcomputer.Info
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MANUFACTURER
PROGRAMMER
Novag Industries Ltd.
David Kittinger
1650 USCF
1981
$395.00
1340 Wiki
Year:
MFR ELO:
Original Price:
Wiki ELO:
Model #:
812
My Serial #:
G005291
Processor OEM
MOS Tech.
Processor:
6502
Speed:
Type:
8 Bit
2 MHz
ROM:
8 KB
RAM:
1 KB
Battery Type:
6 x C Cell
Power Adapter:
9V DC 800 mA -/+
Display:
16 Board LEDs
Board Type:
Press Sensory
Overall Size:
Board Size:
8x8 in
12x9.3/4x1.1/4 in
Options Select:
Button Select
Play Levels:
16
Opening Book:
600 Half Moves
Take Back:
16 Half Moves
Position Setup:
Available
Position Verify:
Available
Move Analysis:
Display Info:
Not Available
Not Available
Solve Mate:
Mate in 5
Save Game:
Available
Ponder:
Available
Search Depth:
10 Ply Max.
Provide Hint:
Available
Teach Mode:
Not Available
Change Sides:
Available
Active Level:
TM Level:
7 (Beep 2)
Infinite Level:
8 (Beep 1)
4 (Beep 2)
Hardware Specification
Game Features
Matchplay & Test ELO Ratings
Computer Game Rating
Rating Test
Other Computer Chess Ratings
USCF
USCF
Spacious Mind
Human Rating
USCF
CCR
CCNS
Ply
FIDE
USCF
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