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3.1 iChessOne board off#
Check the battery while the board is off
Briefly press ON/OFF. Read the battery indication:
| LED | Battery level |
|---|---|
| Flashing green | Above 85% |
| Solid green | Above 60% |
| Solid orange | Above 35% |
| Solid red | Above 20% |
| Flashing red | Below 20% |
Switch on
A long press switches the board on. A solid white light indicates that the board is on.
3.2 iChessOne board on#
| Action | Result |
|---|---|
| Short press | Checks the battery using the same colors as when the board is off. |
| Short press: Bluetooth activation | Activates searching mode for 15 seconds. Flashing blue means ready to connect; solid blue means connected. |
| Long press | Switches off the board. The light blinks red and fades out. |
3.3 Special indications#
Firmware update
Pink blinking after switching the board off indicates that a firmware update is being installed. Allow it to finish.
Low battery during a game
- About five minutes before the battery is depleted, the board emits repeated warning beeps.
- The outer status LEDs near A1/A8 and H1/H8 blink orange.
- Connect a USB-C charger or power bank to continue playing without interruption.
3.4 Hard reset#
Use a hard reset only if the board behaves unexpectedly and the other troubleshooting steps have not helped.
- Hold ON/OFF for more than eight seconds.
- Release the button. The board restarts automatically.
