R.P.S 2 Report post Posted April 17, 2012 I read the topic today http://www.productde...ind-in-10-days/ and had think instead of an experimental task for the design step why not doing a real product. As mentioned there in GonzoInventor's Topic i think a flat surface would be the right way to go for so its possible for a blind person to "overview" the play board and positions before make a move. A simple push on to a field makes it comes up or stay down. I think its worth to produce. Any comment, critic or other thoughts are very welcome. Regards Peter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
R.P.S 2 Report post Posted April 19, 2012 I have decide to go into production with the chessboard so here http://chessboard-for-the-blind.blogspot.de/ i will post some updates and details. regards Peter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vander 10 Report post Posted April 19, 2012 Great job! I think this is very clever design. I also thought the issue of "reading" the board without knocking over pieces was a real issue they must face, but this works beautifully with the flat surface. This would allow them to "read" it in a natural and familiar way as they do with brail. Congrats! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
R.P.S 2 Report post Posted April 19, 2012 Thanks I was really surprised about that problem with a chessboard for the blinds but since 1848 there was no significant development. regards Peter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
designworks 5 Report post Posted April 20, 2012 wow what a great concept. The design is just perfect, I think the factor that the players may knock over chess pieces will be surely notable at first but since visually impaired peope have outstanding ability with having a sense of space memory... I am not sure what they call itl, but... they will surely adapt fast with that problem. I hope all goes well with this project. Good Luck!. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
R.P.S 2 Report post Posted April 21, 2012 Thanks I face now the problem "how to advertise/promote a project for blind people"??? They cant see the pictures they cant read a newsletter. Maybe someone has a bright idea on how to present the whole board visual more impressive. Help and advise are very welcome Peter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
admin 22 Report post Posted April 21, 2012 Figure out how other products for blind people are advertised or distributed? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
R.P.S 2 Report post Posted April 21, 2012 i could not find any advertising for the blind so i think the only practical way is radio. will try to reach the local station here and ask for advice Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
R.P.S 2 Report post Posted April 22, 2012 A Chessboard for the Blind - Chess.com An Article on Chess.com thanks to Sarah regards Peter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zippo 0 Report post Posted April 22, 2012 Hi i understand the design problem of chess pieces being knocked over but i have seen a product out on the market that i think would get over this problem magnetic chessboard this still allows the blind person to feel around the board! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
R.P.S 2 Report post Posted April 22, 2012 Hello You have some pictures or maybe a link you want to share with us? Thanks Peter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
