Open source, 3D-printable smart chess board

Print. Click. Play. OpenChess is a fully open source smart chessboard designed to make interactive, intelligent gameplay accessible to everyone. By combining low-cost electronics, 3D printing, and customizable software, OpenChess empowers makers, educators, and chess lovers to build their own connected chess experience — without the high price tag. 💡 Why OpenChess? Most smart chessboards are expensive and closed-source. OpenChess changes that. It’s built from the ground up to be: Affordable – Uses a custom PCB with embedded magnetic sensors and LEDs for real-time move detection and feedback. DIY-Friendly – Print your own board, your own pieces, and assemble everything at home. Programmable – Based on Arduino, you can customize behavior, create new game modes, or build learning tools and challenges. Modular & Open – Everything is open source. Remix the board, design your own pieces, or upgrade the electronics however you want. 🔧 What You’ll Need: OpenChess PCB – Detects pieces a ... Read full article.