BinaryStar Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 (edited) Attention Vectrex developers (or future developers/builders of repro carts etc)! I am currently looking into a group-buy for Vectrex cartridge shells. We are looking to get the best possible price on them so if you are interested in ordering shells can you please post here with your name, the number of shells you require (lets say a minimum of 100 units per developer) and your location. I am afraid we cannot supply shells to flash cart/multicart builders. *edit* Please also indicate if you require PCBs too (eeprom type - the use 32k or 64k chips like the PCBs Jon Dondzila used to supply) Thanks,Chris Edited January 11, 2014 by KidQuaalude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Gemintronic Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 Is there a political or technical reason for excluding flash carts? Just curious! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BinaryStar Posted January 11, 2014 Author Share Posted January 11, 2014 The owner of the mold produces his own multicart. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard H. Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 I am afraid we cannot supply shells to flash cart/multicart builders. Don't care, I'll be making my own soon. And anyway, my VecMulti is the best value for money / advanced cart. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+5-11under Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 I'm curious if these are standard shells, like the original, or not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BinaryStar Posted January 14, 2014 Author Share Posted January 14, 2014 Yes, standard shells, same as 99% of Vectrex carts out there. Richard, yes VecMulti is a superb flashcart. Sorry we can't offer shells but its out of our control. If you are 3D printing them it's going to be quite a marathon print session. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard H. Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 If you are 3D printing them it's going to be quite a marathon print session. I can print one of these in < 30 mins Stripped it down to the bare minimum needed to enclose the PCB. The case lid has a snap-fitting (saves having to glue it on). 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+SpiceWare Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 Ooh, I'd love to get one of those for my VecMulti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BinaryStar Posted February 26, 2014 Author Share Posted February 26, 2014 Me too, they look great Richard. Much easier print than http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:49302 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arenafoot Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Don't care, I'll be making my own soon. And anyway, my VecMulti is the best value for money / advanced cart. why does your site say "sold out" already? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard H. Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 why does your site say "sold out" already? Just ignore my page. I've been having trouble with my internet provider and have been unable to edit / update my page for months. I shall be building more VecMulti's (with cases) next month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxpressed Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Will you be selling the case only, Richard? I bought one of the clear blue cases, and it doesn't quite fit the latest revision of the VecMulti (or at least the one I bought several months ago). A capacitor got turned 90 degrees, and it keeps the standard cart shell from closing unless you file down the inside of the case (which I did). I like having access to the SD card in your design. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard H. Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Will you be selling the case only Probably. Although, you'd be looking at least $10 each, as it costs nearly $6 (£3.50) just in shipping to the US. I'll be releasing the .stl file soon if anyone state side wants to churn a few out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retroillucid Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Attention Vectrex developers (or future developers/builders of repro carts etc)! [/size]I am currently looking into a group-buy for Vectrex cartridge shells. We are looking to get the best possible price on them so if you are interested in ordering shells can you please post here with your name, the number of shells you require (lets say a minimum of 100 units per developer) and your location. [/size]I am afraid we cannot supply shells to flash cart/multicart builders.[/size] *edit* Please also indicate if you require PCBs too (eeprom type - the use 32k or 64k chips like the PCBs Jon Dondzila used to supply) Thanks,[/size]Chris[/size] How much for 100 cases with PCBs ? Do we get discount on bulk orders? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BinaryStar Posted March 1, 2014 Author Share Posted March 1, 2014 Hi retroillucid, I'm afraid the order has gone to manufacturing now. US/Canada orders were handled by Sean Kelly. I think around 1,100 shells are going to the US. I have ordered a stock of 3000 shells for europe but they are mostly allocated already. Once stock is in hand, I'll get back to you if there are a spare 100 shells but if you were to buy those you'd have to pay shipping from UK->US I'm afraid. I'm selling them at cost to developers so no discounts are possible/necessary. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e5frog Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 I'm tempted, but 100 shells... maybe someone wants to split. Are we talking "original" color or some ridiculous silly color like transparent green etc etc? BTW. IMHO Richard should get the proper case bought though ombudsmen - looks a lot better than the emergency solution of a 3D print... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Gemintronic Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 I'm tempted, but 100 shells... maybe someone wants to split. Are we talking "original" color or some ridiculous silly color like transparent green etc etc? BTW. IMHO Richard should get the proper case bought though ombudsmen - looks a lot better than the emergency solution of a 3D print... I just ordered a 3D printer. I'll see how printing Vectrex shells turns out. Of course, anything coming out of a 3D printer will need some extra love. I'll definitely report back when I figure out how it goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard H. Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 I just ordered a 3D printer Cool, which one are you getting ? I love mine. It's the most useful thing I've ever bought. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Gemintronic Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 Cool, which one are you getting ? I love mine. It's the most useful thing I've ever bought. The Makibox.. which means building it up like a wooden shelf unit The Buccaneer cost too much and missed many of its original specs. Too bad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+SpiceWare Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 Wow, 3D printers have sure dropped in cost. I think the last time I looked into them they were $2000+. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e5frog Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 Well, 3D printer can't really compare with an injection molded part. When there's no other option I understand it, but now there is. I guess if those 3D printed items where sanded down and painted they'd look pretty nice, but who has the time for that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard H. Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 - looks a lot better than the emergency solution of a 3D print... It's not an 'emergency solution'. It took me quite some time to design, and it also fits the PCB better (smaller / access to the SD card). I think it looks nice too ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BinaryStar Posted April 10, 2014 Author Share Posted April 10, 2014 I just ordered a 3D printer. I'll see how printing Vectrex shells turns out. Of course, anything coming out of a 3D printer will need some extra love. I'll definitely report back when I figure out how it goes. I have a 'regular' Vectrex cart a friend 3d printed for me from the thingyverse model. It works reasonably well but is a little brittle. Definitely no comparison to the mold-injected ones. I'd imagine Richards design is a bit more sturdy. The main problem with the Vec cart is the model available for 3d printing was really designed for injection molding and could use a little more support in its 3d printed form. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BinaryStar Posted April 10, 2014 Author Share Posted April 10, 2014 I'm tempted, but 100 shells... maybe someone wants to split. Are we talking "original" color or some ridiculous silly color like transparent green etc etc? They are the original grey/black colour. I'm not a fan of the transparent shells. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e5frog Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 (edited) It's not an 'emergency solution'. It took me quite some time to design, and it also fits the PCB better (smaller / access to the SD card). I think it looks nice too ! Almost missed this one, sorry. So, even if there were original-looking shells available you'd still want to use the 3D-printed shell? I'm sure it's more practical, me personally like the one with the nice label that looks like the original carts. It seems to me like an "emergency solution" as the Vectrex cart mold owner won't sell any shells directly to you and there aren't really much other shells available. Vectrex.com is currently selling blue transparent ones for $20 each - one at the time - on eBay, or did I miss any other cart shell sellers? It's a shame really that the mold owner is afraid of competition since your cart is by far the best and people who can't afford the best will still be buying the other kind(s) (a cart with a fixed set of games). But you solved the "problem", functionality is still the same. I guess if you send along the label for the earlier version, buyers can swap to the other shell if they like - in case one of those other shell buyers are selling then at $20 each on eBay in the near future... Edited April 12, 2014 by e5frog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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