Rolo

I just saw your thread. Well just disassemble the upper part of the case completely. Be careful when pulling out the keyboard connector. Take out the "keyboard". Check if there really is dirt inside. Maybe just the connector is dirty. Carefully unfold the plastic membrane, if not glued together too firmly and clean it with alcohol and cotton swabs. Maybe you can get a spare keyboard of a dead console, if you can't use yours anymore. Ask on AA. Be even more careful when reconnecting the keyboard. Do not use force! Look at the pictures of my G7400: Same procedure with the joysticks. Those usually are quite robust. Rolo

I bought my Harmony-Cartridge a few years ago. I was a bit inpatient, until I got it. Sorry. Never gave a feedback. Again sorry. This cart is FANTASTIC! I would buy it anytime again! I have a lot of fun with it. If you don't have one, buy one You won't regret it! Thank you!

I'm in contact with Hyperboy concerning the destroyed controller. We are trying to settle that with the involved shipping companies. The registered mailing included a small insurance. We are going to work that out in any case. -Rolo

You can do so. Maybe you'll have to recalibrate by changing the two fixed 4K7 resistors to 3k3 or 3K9 or something. Use the test cartridge for calibration. But most probably you'll run into mechanical problems. It will not be easy to make the ALPS part fitting and to attach it firmly with the original case. I'd really recommend to try to replace the two pots in the mechanical assembly or if not possible just the resistor part of those. You can PM me anytime.

"Vectrex Joystick Kit" buyers: All Vectrex Controller Kits should have been delivered in the meantime. Is anybody still waiting? One kit was reported to have arrived in a very bad condition (maybe destroyed). How about the others? -Rolo

I'll put project updates concerning the 2nd batch of Vectrex controller kits into the other thread: http://atariage.com/forums/topic/240542-new-vectrex-joystick-kit-for-sale/ -Rolo

Completing my Vectrex Controller. You remember my mock-up? I made a case for it. Look: A wooden case, for the woodgrain age. Wood is relatively easy to work with. No special tools needed. A case with a detachable bottom. The cable has to go out somewhere. Look how the cable relief is made: Now the panel is put on one side of the frame: Attaching the bottom and fastening it with some screws. The panel also is clamped with four screws at the rim. And the backside: Not hard to DIY! What do you think? Cool or not cool? Let's do some gaming

The Dragon/CoCo Multi-Cartridge is Sold out! Thank you for your support. Rolo

Stock is going down! I have one cartridge version 1.5 and one cartridge version 1.6 left. Order now or they might be gone...

SOLD OUT! Thank you all for your support! - Rolo PS: You want one, too? You could not get one of the 1st batch? Please "register" at http://atariage.com/forums/topic/245906-survey-vectrex-controller-kit-need-for-2nd-batch/ or send PM. Depending on demand, I'll make another one. 1st come, 1st serve.

It arrived in the United States two day ago. Your people have it now... You will surely hold it in your hands soon.

Isn't it everyday ?

Dragon Multi-Cartridge (CoCo 2 compatible): offers 64 8k slots adjacent slots can be "connected" to 16k slots switchable auto-start rom selection by rotary switches and number-display eprom-based (27C4001) for roms running in cartridge-address-space: 0xc000 ... 0xdfff easy to use no cables, no peripherals, no extra power plug-in and just go!

BLACK FRIDAY SALE All Multi-Carts for Dragon/CoCo2 ordered*) on Nov, 26. 15% off >>>special price 29.99US$<<< plus shipping! (You can store up to 64 games. This is 46 cents for one game-slot!) *)while stocks last

This sub-segment is a success! We are number three in "Classic Gaming General", concerning topics and replies, behind Intellivision and ColecoVision.

--- --- --- --- --- --- While the boxes of the first batch of Vectrex controller kits are leaving my house one after another, I'm mentally preparing for maybe a 2nd batch. But before I will go on ordering components and parts for that, which will cost a few hundred Euros (€), I want to check the demand for a Vectrex controller kit v2. Is there anybody out there, who would like to have one? Please check, if you don't know the project: http://atariage.com/forums/topic/240542-new-vectrex-joystick-kit-for-sale/ I have a few ideas for the 2nd version and the pcb will be a different one, but the functionality and features, will probably be the same. So, if you think, you might be interested in acquiring one, please tell me. You can use this thread or PM. Thanks, Rolo

Kit-builders, I'd like to remind you once again: When screwing in the central screw of the stick, please keep in mind, that this is only an additional stiffening (which is not really necessary). There is no thread inside the hole of the axis of the analog controller and the screw is just a tiny, little bit thicker. This can't withhold a real torque momentum. Just screw it in, until you notice a slight increase of resistance, indicating you're at the end. Stop screwing, don't try to give it a little final extra torque. You can put in a little drop of superglue (better be quick) or plastic-glue before mounting, to provide a firm seat for the screw.

Project update I've started shipping and a few kits are already on their ways. I PM'ed the people on my list in chronological order. If you haven't heard from me in the meantime, you're too far down the list, I'm afraid. BUT, not all people still want a kit and not all people have responded yet. So, there still is a chance, to advance in the queue. Maybe you'll get a PM from me, let's say, next week or so. I'll give an update, when all parcels have left my house.

A few questions did come up: I am unclear to what extant this is a kit because it looks like you have done most of the difficult assembly already. It is a kit, since you have to do the final assembly, like mounting on a panel or building a housing yourself. I did the things I could for you, the rest is up to you... ​Will there be soldering required? Absolutely yes. You'll have to solder all the cable connections, between pcb and buttons, switches, potentiometers and the DB9-joystick cable. Does the kit leave much room for customization or swapping out anything? Oh yes, you can arrange all panel elements the way you like. Only the leds are soldered in. You can easily desolder them and make a wire connection, too. I'd suggest to leave the analog stick soldered in, because it's mechanically robust and stable, the way I attached it. It was one of my objects to make it as flexible as possible. I'd like to see, what people come up with... I would like to do my own experiments with the joystick, modifying to a different design. Is the stick easily accessible in the kit i will recieve? What do you mean with "stick"? The plastic lever or the whole thing with potentiometers? Well, look at the photo. Everything is accessible on the pcb, in principle. Is it possible for me to get an extra stick or two for my experiments? I ordered a little stock of plastic sticks. I have enough and I can order new ones anytime. But they are really not cheap, so I would have to charge them extra. More questions concerning the controller? Please feel free to ask. I don't want anybody to order something because of a misunderstanding.

Project update All units tested and working. One gave me some headache, I changed two components, now it's fine. ✅ Btw.: auto-firing frequency is ~2.5 to ~10 shots per second.

On the test bench: Btw.: right DSUB9 photo above: pin 6 (Y) is white, not brown

Been thinking about some documentation.... I'll put a few sheets of paper into the boxes, hoping that'll be enough. If something is missing, please tell, I'm in this forum almost every day. This should help making your own panel: You'll find a paper template in each box to facilitate finding the right positions of the mounting holes, stick hole, led's ... There is a little mistake at the joystick cable connection of the board. Labels of "GND" and "-5V" must be swapped. Unfortunately there is no uniform color code for the wires of the DB9-cable. Each batch is different and each manufacturer does it differently . Checking my cables, I found two color schemes. I just took samples! There could be more. Please check your cable with a multimeter before you start soldering.

Project update: I finished soldering and mounting and I made boxes. Final testing: not done yet.

Ok, I made my little calculation. Believe it or not, the controller it is made of 73 parts! The most expensive part is the DB9-cable, number two is the analog controller, number three the printed controller stick... All in all, I am going to offer the Vectrex controller kit for 55 US$ plus shipping. In the meantime, I go on building kits ... a lot of work ...

How stupid ! I did not have my VECTREX here!!! I forgot it . But I switch it on almost every week for a few minutes (mostly MINESTORM).