coleco1981

Hi all, I'm back to just update this thread from years ago. I happened to be in Amsterdam today and decided to take another look at the good old coleco factory to see how it's holding up. Unfortunately the remaining signs are deteriorating even more since I last posted. More graffiti as well. Sad. On a lighter note I found the coleco house behind the building where apparently they had offices. Looks like a private house now, I've added an old picture for comparison. There is also a beverage shop that moved into the factory... Made me wonder if I could rent space in that factory to put together a museum arcade. How cool would that be? Too bad amsterdam is in huge decline.

No need to say sorry these kits are great! I think they are the only decent option for someone looking to build an analog vectrex controller. I like the fact they can be customized. For those people like me that cant make a good looking case..i think the 3d printed cases are a great option if people feel comfortable with making minor changes here and there.

I also received a prototype 'vecjoy' enclosure from Richard. There were a few modifications I had to make. On my kit, the header pins for connecting both boards together needed to be removed. Unlike the last example, my header pins were vertical from the board and not mounted at a 90 degree angle providing the ability to plug the cable in to the side of the board. I removed the pins and wired the boards directly. I also did not use the LED space/holder because they were too high so much so it would not allow the switches to protrude out of the box enough to access them. Other then that - it was pretty easy to install. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bcb9kjWU3VkUO8jnI4yylbr4sPcxRMGDZg/view?usp=sharing https://drive.google.com/file/d/17GnQVLphywFFMm6mRs63YdYG5UkdJBTglg/view?usp=sharing

Just successfully removed it. I didn't realize the plastic mounting bracket was seperate from the front plastics of the vectrex. Good thing the service manual was avaliable online. The vectrex community is awesome for archieving this stuff! Now I just have to figure out if a Hong Kong made logic board will work ok in a Tawian made vectrex. They appear to be different in that tawian boards have all the ICs soldered on when HK made ones have some sockets. Anyone confirm if the boards are interchangeable?

Ah - I think I understand what I missed. It sounds like there is a mounting bracket with 2 screws that need to be removed. I found mention of it in the service manual I just found. Logic Board Removal 1. Remove all cable connectors from the top of the board (3). 2. Unsolder ground jumper between the logic board and power board at the logic board (left side). 3. Unsolder and remove the 3 power leads at the power board, EP1 04,105 and 106. Unsolder 2 of these leads (red) plus 2 from the power transformer on the back of the on/off switch. 4. Remove the logic board mounting frame which includes the speaker, power transformer and reset button by removing retaining screws that hold the frame to the front cover. There are two screws located just above the power transformer bracket that must be removed also. 5. Remove the logic board mounting frame. 6. Unsolder the leads on the reset button. 7. Remove the retaining hardware on the front of the volume control, on/off switch. 8. Remove 4 small Phillips head screws on the top of the logic board that hold the board to the frame. One of the screws holds the plastic game cartridge guide to the logic board. Remove the guide. 9. Remove the logiC board.

Thanks this is helpful. I think this confirms i did everything. I will look again.

Can anyone provide me the proper way of disassembling a vectrex? I need to pull the logic board out of one. I pulled all the cables and removed the board screws. The board wont come out because something is holding on to it toward the front. I removed the power/vol knob. Cant tell what its holding on to and i dont want to force it. Cartridge port? Do i have to remove a nut on the pot or reset button? I might have to pull the monitor chassis out of another one. Any tips on removing that? Where are the vectrex repair youtubers? I promise ill subscribe to your channel for life if you document the complete break down! Thanks!

what about being able to mod the vectrex so video output will work with a vector arcade monitor?

Quick question - what is the signficant difference between this ulitmate cart and the atarimax IDE-II?

I just recieved my flashrom 99 in the mail. I was having some issues determinating what runs on it and what doesn't so this thread was very helpful. Will the collection of bins be updated soon? I see the last modified date was back in july. Thanks!

Greetings, I think it might be time for me to hand off my moderator duties. I hope everyone had some fun last season, I'm sorry I couldn't really keep up - life always seems to get in the way from my hobbies! Anyway, let me know if you are interested in starting up Season 10 and I'll hand it off to you! Thanks for participating! -Coleco

Final Results 1. Northcoastgamer [2059] (22) 15 2. ed1475 [760] (25) 1 3. jblenkle [723] (25) 4. sega_SHARK [697] (13) 3 5. darthkur [672] (18) 6. TPR [651] (17) 1 7. roadrunner [382] (24) 1 8. coleco1981 [359] (10) 9. Mangia-Boy [279] (7) 10. chuckwalla [223] (5) 1 11. S.BAZ [219] ( 8 ) 12. DuggerVideoGames [192] (4) 1 13. Nebulon [172] (2) 1 14. atariron82 [123] (5) 15. sn8k [100] (1) 1 16. digress [97] (7) 17. colecocara [93] (1) 18. Darrin9999 [70] (2) 19. LidLikesIntellivision [63] (3) 20. CoLethalVision [55] (1) 21. klasko54 [54] (1) 22. SiLic0ne t0aD85 [51] (4) 23. williamc [31] (1) 24. lawdawg710 [0] (1)

Northcoastgamer takes it - Thanks for the gameplay video!

ROUND 25 - SEASON 9 Explore the icy Antartic as you speed around the South Pole with an intrepid penguin explorer. Race against time as you try to raise flags og many nations at Antartic icestations. Leap ice crevasses, hop over ice puddies and dodge playful, curious seals on your exciting journey. Capturing a flag, 500 points. Catching a fish, 300 points. Jumping over an obstacle, 30 points Game Information Game Name:Antarctic Adventure Released by:Konami Settings: Game 1 Contest Ends Sunday, August 7th 11:00PM EST Contest Rules The HSC rules can be found here Current High Scores 1. Northcoastgamer 303,300 [+100] 2. jblenkle 103,530 [+34] 3. ed1475 31,210 [+10] 4. roadrunner 16,920 [+6] Leaderboard (up to end of prior round) 1. Northcoastgamer [1959] (21) 14 2. ed1475 [750] (24) 1 3. sega_SHARK [697] (13) 3 4. jblenkle [689] (24) 5. darthkur [672] (18) 6. TPR [651] (17) 1 7. roadrunner [376] (23) 1 8. coleco1981 [359] (10) 9. Mangia-Boy [279] (7) 10. chuckwalla [223] (5) 1 11. S.BAZ [219] ( 8 ) 12. DuggerVideoGames [192] (4) 1 13. Nebulon [172] (2) 1 14. atariron82 [123] (5) 15. sn8k [100] (1) 1 16. digress [97] (7) 17. colecocara [93] (1) 18. Darrin9999 [70] (2) 19. LidLikesIntellivision [63] (3) 20. CoLethalVision [55] (1) 21. klasko54 [54] (1) 22. SiLic0ne t0aD85 [51] (4) 23. williamc [31] (1) 24. lawdawg710 [0] (1) [ ] = Points ( ) = Rounds Played BLUE = Rounds Won

ROUND 24 - SEASON 9 Get The Galaxian invasion starts off with a bang. Instantly, an entire fleet of invaders descends toward the planet. The Galaxian fleet is fast and strong. They attack in waves, approaching faster and faster with each wave. The Galaxian ability to pull off the unexpected forces you to use foresight and caution plus cunning and skill. The initial attack is thwarted, but the battle isn't over. They'll be back, stronger than ever. Use your accurate aim and quick reflexes, as well as strategy and forethought. A foolish move could cost you the battle and the planet. Game Information Game Name:Galaxian Released by:Midway / Atarisoft Settings: Game 1 Contest Ends Sunday, July 17th 11:00PM EST Contest Rules The HSC rules can be found here Current High Scores 1. Northcoastgamer 54,210 [+100] 2. Darrin9999 37,410 [+69] 3. ed1475 16,790 [+31] 4. jblenkle 15,320 [+28] 5. roadrunner 14,720 [+27] Leaderboard (up to end of prior round) 1. Northcoastgamer [1859] (20) 13 2. ed1475 [719] (23) 1 3. sega_SHARK [697] (13) 3 4. darthkur [672] (18) 5. jblenkle [661] (23) 6. TPR [651] (17) 1 7. coleco1981 [359] (10) 8. roadrunner [349] (22) 1 9. Mangia-Boy [279] (7) 10. chuckwalla [223] (5) 1 11. S.BAZ [219] ( 8 ) 12. DuggerVideoGames [192] (4) 1 13. Nebulon [172] (2) 1 14. atariron82 [123] (5) 15. sn8k [100] (1) 1 16. digress [97] (7) 17. colecocara [93] (1) 18. LidLikesIntellivision [63] (3) 19. CoLethalVision [55] (1) 20. klasko54 [54] (1) 21. SiLic0ne t0aD85 [51] (4) 22. williamc [31] (1) 23. Darrin9999 [1] (1) 24. lawdawg710 [0] (1) [ ] = Points ( ) = Rounds Played BLUE = Rounds Won

ROUND 23 - SEASON 9 Game Information Game Name: Montezuma's Revenge Released by:Parker Brothers Settings: Game 1 Contest Ends Sunday, July 3th 11:00PM EST Contest Rules The HSC rules can be found here Current High Scores 1. Northcoastgamer 1,053,250 [+100] 2. jblenkle 69,400 [+7] 3. DuggerVideoGames 54,550 [+5] 4. roadrunner 14,700 [+1] 5. ed1475 8,850 [+1] 6. digress 7,500 [+1] Leaderboard (up to end of prior round) 1. Northcoastgamer [1759] (19) 12 2. ed1475 [718] (22) 1 3. sega_SHARK [697] (13) 3 4. darthkur [672] (18) 5. jblenkle [654] (22) 6. TPR [651] (17) 1 7. coleco1981 [359] (10) 8. roadrunner [348] (21) 1 9. Mangia-Boy [279] (7) 10. chuckwalla [223] (5) 1 11. S.BAZ [219] ( 8 ) 12. DuggerVideoGames [187] (3) 1 13. Nebulon [172] (2) 1 14. atariron82 [123] (5) 15. sn8k [100] (1) 1 16. digress [96] (6) 17. colecocara [93] (1) 18. LidLikesIntellivision [63] (3) 19. CoLethalVision [55] (1) 20. klasko54 [54] (1) 21. SiLic0ne t0aD85 [51] (4) 22. williamc [31] (1) 23. Darrin9999 [1] (1) 24. lawdawg710 [0] (1) [ ] = Points ( ) = Rounds Played BLUE = Rounds Won

ROUND 22 - SEASON 9 Go through three levels jumping over obstacles that get in your way. Use trampolines and swings to get to hard-to-reach places and avoid hazards or falling down gaps. Get to the top of the screen in order to proceed to the next level. Once three levels are completed, the game restarts with increased difficulty. Before you start the game, you can access the options screen which lets you customize the screen to include another player, turn off the sound or the scene music, or let either player start at any particular level. Game Information Game Name:Sammy Lightfoot Released by:Sierra Settings: Game 1 Contest Ends Sunday, June 26th 11:00PM EST Contest Rules The HSC rules can be found here Current High Scores 1. Northcoastgamer 145,580 [+100] 2. ed1475 109,260 [+75] 3. DuggerVideoGames 17,320 [+12] 4. roadrunner 8,890 [+6] 5. jblenkle 7,710 [+5] Leaderboard (up to end of prior round) Leaderboard (up to end of prior round) 1. Northcoastgamer [1659] (18) 11 2. sega_SHARK [697] (13) 3 3. darthkur [672] (18) 4. TPR [651] (17) 1 5. jblenkle [649] (21) 6. ed1475 [643] (21) 1 7. coleco1981 [359] (10) 8. roadrunner [342] (20) 1 9. Mangia-Boy [279] (7) 10. chuckwalla [223] (5) 1 11. S.BAZ [219] ( 8 ) 12. DuggerVideoGames [175] (2) 1 13. Nebulon [172] (2) 1 14. atariron82 [123] (5) 15. sn8k [100] (1) 1 16. digress [96] (6) 17. colecocara [93] (1) 18. LidLikesIntellivision [63] (3) 19. CoLethalVision [55] (1) 20. klasko54 [54] (1) 21. SiLic0ne t0aD85 [51] (4) 22. williamc [31] (1) 23. Darrin9999 [1] (1) 24. lawdawg710 [0] (1) [ ] = Points ( ) = Rounds Played BLUE = Rounds Won

ROUND 21 - SEASON 9 Based on the exciting Universal arcade game, ColecoVision Lady Bug features a fast-paced adventure. Use strategy to steer yuor Lady Bug through a maze, dodging hungry predatory insects. Use turnstiles to change the maze and block their pursuit!. Ladybug gathers points and bonuses by eating dots, hearts and vegetables and by spelling words. But avoid the deadly skulls!. How many points can you rack up before moving on to faster action ?. Game Information Game Name:Lady Bug Released by:Universal Settings: Game 1 Contest Ends Sunday, June 12th 11:00PM EST Contest Rules The HSC rules can be found here Current High Scores Current High Scores 1. Northcoastgamer 3,709,370 [+100] 2. colecocara 3,456,230 [+93] 3. jblenkle 153,030 [+4] 4. TPR 110,890 [+3] 5. ed1475 56,000 [+2] 6. digress 34,480 [+1] 7. roadrunner 21,620 [+1] 8. lawdawg710 16,000 [+0] Leaderboard (up to end of prior round) 1. Northcoastgamer [1559] (17) 10 2. sega_SHARK [697] (13) 3 3. darthkur [672] (18) 4. TPR [648] (16) 1 5. jblenkle [645] (20) 6. ed1475 [641] (20) 1 7. coleco1981 [359] (10) 8. roadrunner [341] (19) 1 9. Mangia-Boy [279] (7) 10. chuckwalla [223] (5) 1 11. S.BAZ [219] ( 8 ) 12. DuggerVideoGames [175] (2) 1 13. Nebulon [172] (2) 1 14. atariron82 [123] (5) 15. sn8k [100] (1) 1 16. digress [95] (5) 17. LidLikesIntellivision [63] (3) 18. CoLethalVision [55] (1) 19. klasko54 [54] (1) 20. SiLic0ne t0aD85 [51] (4) 21. williamc [31] (1) 22. Darrin9999 [1] (1) [ ] = Points ( ) = Rounds Played BLUE = Rounds Won

ROUND 20 - SEASON 9 GORF is now here for your Colecovision Video Game System! Plays, sounds and scores just like the arcade game. Here's how to play: Astro Battles is your first mission - defend against the Gorfian Robots' bombs. Mission two is Laser Attack - destroy the laser ship and all kamikaze crazies. Space Warp is next - escape the deadly Subquark Torpedoes. Flagship is your ultimate mission - demolish the all-powerful Flagship in a spectacular neutronium explosion! Game Information Game Name:Gorf Released by:Bally Midway Settings: Game 1 Contest Ends Sunday, May 29th 11:00PM EST Contest Rules The HSC rules can be found here Current High Scores 1. roadrunner 17,550 [+100] 2. ed1475 12,660 [+72] 3. jblenkle 10,200 [+58] 4. digress 9,140 [+52] Leaderboard (up to end of prior round) 1. Northcoastgamer [1559] (17) 10 2. sega_SHARK [697] (13) 3 3. darthkur [672] (18) 4. TPR [648] (16) 1 5. jblenkle [587] (19) 6. ed1475 [569] (19) 1 7. coleco1981 [359] (10) 8. Mangia-Boy [279] (7) 9. roadrunner [241] (18) 10. chuckwalla [223] (5) 1 11. S.BAZ [219] ( 12. DuggerVideoGames [175] (2) 1 13. Nebulon [172] (2) 1 14. atariron82 [123] (5) 15. sn8k [100] (1) 1 16. LidLikesIntellivision [63] (3) 17. CoLethalVision [55] (1) 18. klasko54 [54] (1) 19. SiLic0ne t0aD85 [51] (4) 20. digress [43] (4) 21. williamc [31] (1) 22. Darrin9999 [1] (1) [ ] = Points ( ) = Rounds Played BLUE = Rounds Won

ROUND 19 - SEASON 9 Space monster are homing in on your spacman - will he run ?. Or has he got time to dig a hole and trap a monster ?. Can your spaceman eliminate all the Space Monsters before your oxygen runs out ?. -The dicision is yours !. Game Information Game Name: Space Panic Released by:Universal Settings: Game 1 Contest Ends Sunday, May 15th 11:00PM EST Contest Rules The HSC rules can be found here Current High Scores 1. Northcoastgamer 227,280 [+100] 2. CoLethalVision 124,040 [+55] 3. chuckwalla 34,810 [+15] 4. jblenkle 24,760 [+11] 5. darthkur 19,790 [+9] 6. ed1475 14,920 [+7] 7. roadrunner 8,050 [+4] Leaderboard (up to end of prior round) 1. Northcoastgamer [1459] (16) 9 2. sega_SHARK [697] (13) 3 3. darthkur [663] (17) 4. TPR [648] (16) 1 5. jblenkle [576] (18) 6. ed1475 [562] (18) 1 7. coleco1981 [359] (10) 8. Mangia-Boy [279] (7) 9. roadrunner [237] (17) 10. S.BAZ [219] ( 8 ) 11. chuckwalla [208] (4) 1 12. DuggerVideoGames [175] (2) 1 13. Nebulon [172] (2) 1 14. atariron82 [123] (5) 15. sn8k [100] (1) 1 16. LidLikesIntellivision [63] (3) 17. klasko54 [54] (1) 18. SiLic0ne t0aD85 [51] (4) 19. digress [43] (4) 20. williamc [31] (1) 21. Darrin9999 [1] (1) [ ] = Points ( ) = Rounds Played BLUE = Rounds Won

ROUND 18 - SEASON 9 You're rich. . . maybe. Geologists have just located one of the largest oil deposits in North America, on your land !. But you have to get it out of the ground before you can spend it. The other oil barons are jealous, and they would do anything to sabotage your operation. They have planted oozies and land mines in your oil fields to wreck your drilling equipment. Don't let them cheat you out of your millions !. Game Information Game Name: Oil's Well Released by:Sydney Development Settings: Game 1 Contest Ends Sunday, May 1st 11:00PM EST Contest Rules The HSC rules can be found here Current High Scores Current High Scores 1. DuggerVideoGames 144,870 [+100] 2. S.BAZ 65,870 [+45] 3. darthkur 63,840 [+44] 4. roadrunner 30,600 [+21] 5. jblenkle 18,250 [+13] 6. ed1475 17,750 [+12] 7. TPR 15,460 [+11] 8. digress 8,530 [+6] Leaderboard (up to end of prior round) 1. Northcoastgamer [1459] (16) 9 2. sega_SHARK [697] (13) 3 3. TPR [637] (15) 1 4. darthkur [619] (16) 5. jblenkle [563] (17) 6. ed1475 [550] (17) 1 7. coleco1981 [359] (10) 8. Mangia-Boy [279] (7) 9. roadrunner [216] (16) 10. chuckwalla [208] (4) 1 11. S.BAZ [174] (7) 12. Nebulon [172] (2) 1 13. atariron82 [123] (5) 14. sn8k [100] (1) 1 15. DuggerVideoGames [75] (1) 16. LidLikesIntellivision [63] (3) 17. klasko54 [54] (1) 18. SiLic0ne t0aD85 [51] (4) 19. digress [37] (3) 20. williamc [31] (1) 21. Darrin9999 [1] (1) [ ] = Points ( ) = Rounds Played BLUE = Rounds Won

chuckwalla wins it!

So glad that this is happening - I haven't received the notification but looking forward to it. Eduardo lives in the same state as me so I hope the shipping will be quick!

ROUND 17 - SEASON 9 Coleco's exciting Cosmic Avenger game puts you in control of a space fighter battling a planet full of aliens. Fly your fighter over domed cities and through alien seas, firing bombs and missiles at enemy installations and targets. But beware !. -The Aliens are not defenceless. UFO's and submarines shoot at you, bombs fall from above and missiles rise from below while rockets track your every move. Fire, dodge, and fire again!. How long can you survive above this dangerous alien planet ?. Game Information Game Name: Cosmic Avenger Released by: Universal Settings: Game 1 Contest Ends Sunday, April 3rd 11:00PM EST Contest Rules The HSC rules can be found here Current High Scores Current High Scores 1. chuckwalla 71,170 [+100] 2. Northcoastgamer 62,380 [+88] 3. DuggerVideoGames 53,690 [+75] 4. Mangia-Boy 48,820 [+69] 5. TPR 40,330 [+57] 6. S.BAZ 33,540 [+47] 7. darthkur 32,100 [+45] 8. ed1475 21,710 [+31] 9. digress 14,430 [+20] 10. jblenkle 13,630 [+19] 11. roadrunner 4,940 [+7] Leaderboard (up to end of prior round) 1. Northcoastgamer [1371] (15) 9 2. sega_SHARK [697] (13) 3 3. TPR [580] (14) 1 4. darthkur [574] (15) 5. jblenkle [544] (16) 6. ed1475 [519] (16) 1 7. coleco1981 [359] (10) 8. Mangia-Boy [210] (6) 9. roadrunner [209] (15) 10. Nebulon [172] (2) 1 11. S.BAZ [127] (6) 12. atariron82 [123] (5) 13. chuckwalla [108] (3) 14. sn8k [100] (1) 1 15. LidLikesIntellivision [63] (3) 16. klasko54 [54] (1) 17. SiLic0ne t0aD85 [51] (4) 18. williamc [31] (1) 19. digress [17] (2) 20. Darrin9999 [1] (1) [ ] = Points ( ) = Rounds Played BLUE = Rounds Won

Sorry again guys - I've been away all week on the road! New round starts this Sunday! I'm extending this round untill then if you guys want to make more attempts!