launchchess-python

Play chess on a Launchpad with python!

install

Installation is optional, and can be skipped if you just want to run the file directly.

pip

pip3 install launchchess-python

local

git clone https://github.com/quaternionmedia/launchchess-python.git

cd launchchess-python

pip3 install -r requirements.txt

pip3 install launchchess-python/

config

Download a UCI compatible chess engine, such as the free stockfish engine.

Edit config.py to include the path to this file:

STOCKFISH = './stockfish_20090216_x64_avx'

Optionally, include the name of your Launchpad in config.py for automatic connecting:

LAUNCHPAD = 'Launchpad X:Launchpad X LPX MIDI'

pieces

Visit scad-chess for a free 3D printable chess set, which can be printed at any scale, in any color!

run

Plug in your Launchpad and run:

launchchess

Or, run the file directly, without installing:

python3 launchchess/launchchess.py

Select your midi device if presented, and begin playing!