Vectrexer Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 Who have found a replacement knob for the Vectrex Controller? One that fits the shaft as a screw on replacement. One that will still allow the controller to be stored. One that matches well. Chrome. Black. Light Gray. In metal or plastic. Preferably, one that does not destroy or degrade another old controller. But hey, Vectrex before Atari! or Tandy. One that is reasonably priced. Reasonably being somewhat mutable based on what it is. newly machined knob with chrome / polishing will be more expensive than a 3D printed knob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Mitchell Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 There's a discussion on the fb Vectrex Fans Unite group about making replacement knobs out of aluminum or plastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassGuitari Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 Use the stick from a TRS-80 Color Computer joystick. It uses the same pot/gimble assembly as the Vectrex controller. Perfect drop-in replacement, although the stick is longer so you won't be able to stow your controller in the face of the system anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MortoffGames Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 I actually have a contact at a metal factory, as I had the RF shielding for the N64 cartridges made. I will inquire about the cost of having these made 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianoid Posted March 10, 2018 Share Posted March 10, 2018 Surprised nobody has 3D printed one of these. I need one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vectrexer Posted March 11, 2018 Author Share Posted March 11, 2018 Reproduction Vectrex Controller Knobs Available! CNC Milled. Include a threaded hole for use in screwing on the the Vectrex controller joystick shaft. Replacements produced in a variety of materials and colors. Those most people will probably prefer the original look. See Tony Lindberg's Vectrex Controller Knob thread in the "Vectrex fans unite!" Facebook Group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/vectrex/permalink/673260116217702/ Note: You will need to register for group access. I can tell you from experience of my purchase of a Copper Vectrex controller knob that Tony's work is outstanding! Fits perfectly! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osgeld Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 I was about to ask if there was anyone on the planet with a vectrex and a lathe as it would not be hard to reproduce (I have neither, working on getting a mini lathe though) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiLic0ne t0aD Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 Tony's knobs look great! I bought a couple myself. Left to right: Original, Repro polished Aluminum, Acrylic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vectrexer Posted March 14, 2018 Author Share Posted March 14, 2018 The Copper knob mounted on a Vectrex controller 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Innit Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 Nice! Very similar too what I made for a friend back in the early 80s. Mine had no thread though and had to be glued in place, but it worked. These though look much nicer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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