Robot

How long does a robot take per move?

Typically 2 to 7 seconds, depending on how far the robot has to drive, how many robots are available, and whether the move involves a capture. With a single robot on a far-side move, expect the lo

Why is 'Set up my board' missing or disabled?

Why: the app does not know where all the pieces are. Autonomous setup is only offered when the app's model of the board matches reality. Every piece on the board and rim accounted for and identifi

Setup fails, pieces collide, or the wrong piece is dragged

Work through these in order: 1. Check the rim inventory. All 32 pieces plus the extra queens must be placed on the rim exactly as the onboarding video shows: setup depends on knowing the starting

'Robot lost its way': what does it mean and how is it fixed?

What it means: the robot hit a wall, lost its navigation reference, or otherwise cannot continue. It reports the failure to the app and stops, blinking yellow. Mid-game, the customer can keep p

Are the charging pins in the robotic base delicate?

Yes, the charging pins are delicate. Do not force robots into charging positions manually; allow them to drive into the pins automatically.

How do I calibrate the robot and what should I check if positioning fails?

For successful calibration, ensure the robotic chamber is correctly aligned with yellow markings facing forward. • Verify that the magnetic chessboard is not flipped relative to the base. • Calibratio

How does the number of robots affect game performance?

Robots work by driving under the board. While one robot can perform tasks, having multiple robots (1, 2, or 4) allows for parallelized tasks, which significantly reduces wait times for captures and bo

Does the robotic base have an internal battery?

No, the base must be connected to power via USB-C or powered through the chessboard connection. The robotic base must be plugged in for robots to charge.

How do I power on the robots?

Robots are powered on via a button located on the bottom of the unit.

Where can 'Set up my board' triggered at ?

Three places: At the end of a game: the "Set up my board" button appears at the bottom of the end-game screen. From the home screen, where it appears at the bottom for a few seconds, or an

Why does the app ask to centre the pieces at the start of a game?

Why: the knight has to drive between other pieces. If a pawn sits off-centre in its square, the passing robot can clip it, and then things get messy: sometimes it knocks the pawn over, sometim

The app says 'Place white king on G5': what happened?

The robot completed its move, but the piece did not land exactly on target. It may need another centimetre or two, or the drag slipped. The app detects the mismatch and asks the customer to help. 1. *

Does it matter which corner the robot is placed on?

No. Any of the four corners works. Each corner has a slightly different line pattern on the grid (one corner has an extra line, another has none, and so on). The robot reads that pattern during ca

Where do the extra queens go?

1. Place both extra queens on the rim, in the side circles. 2. Put the one intended as the white queen closer to the white side of the board. 3. Put the one intended as the black queen close

The robot won't turn green - Troubleshooting

Work through these in order. They are sorted by how often they turn out to be the cause: 1. Reduce the light. Direct sunlight, a bright window or strong overhead light will prevent a green, becaus

Does USB power also charge the chessboard?

Yes. With the board mounted on the base and USB-C connected to the base, both the chessboard and any docked robot charge. The chessboard has its own battery, so it can be used unplugged as a stan

How does the app know it's a Wizard Alive board?

By serial number. It is the same app for every product: on detecting a Wizard board it automatically applies the themed design: different colours, different icons, different board art and the

Can GoChess Wizard Alive run four robots?

Technically yes: the system handles up to four robots on any robotic board, including Wizard Alive. Commercially it ships with two. The plan is for customers to be able to buy additional robo

AI difficulty levels and Elo

AI levels have been rebalanced. Level 8 is now approximately 1200–1300 Elo. If a customer says the AI got easier or harder, this is why.

What is voice activation and how is it enabled?

Hands-free move input for robotic play. The customer speaks the move and the robots execute it. Released to beta testers first. To enable it: 1. Open settings and turn on voice activati

How does the robot charge and what do the battery alerts mean?

The robot can be charged via the docking station or the USB-C port on its underside. • A green LED on the robot indicates 100% charge when using the cable. • On the docking station, the robot LED won

Can I charge robots manually?

Yes, you can charge robots using the USB-C port on the robot. This is recommended for long-term storage or if the robot fails to dock correctly.

How do I perform a piece capture correctly?

Lift the captured piece before placing the capturing piece, ensuring a slight gap (a fraction of a second) so the board detects the magnet position change. The captured piece should be placed in one o

How does the undo function work?

When you select undo, the robot physically returns the pieces to their previous positions, so no manual adjustment is required.

GoChess Robot Charging options and instructions