Not So Deep Blue

Project Overview LED chess board Detect piece movement Magnets/Reed switches Show possible moves Track game time (picture taken from a DIY project)

Ethical Issues User Safety Logic Integrity Board Integrity Seizure Risk Extremely Bright LED’s Board Integrity Reed Switch Placement Magnet Proximity Warning Logic Integrity Correct Chess Logic Seamless Transitions

Ethical Solutions User Safety Logic Integrity Board Integrity Warning labels in user manual and on package Product uses repeating light patterns Do not stare directly into LED’s Board Integrity Test each reed switch Individually Border cases Warning that magnet proximity will disrupt gameplay Logic Integrity Thorough testing of Rare moves Moves requiring lots of processing power

Environmental Issues Non-Biodegradable Products PCBs Also contain lead LEDs Aluminum Package Magnets Chess Pieces

Environemental Solutions “Green” Solutions Lead-Free PCBs Cost vs. Environmental Impact Trade-off Customer Incentive Program Return units that have ceased to function Offer discounts on future purchases Returned units can be: Refurbished Stripped for parts

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