+eebuckeye Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 I received an empty shell and need a screw. Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jubber Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 Have you tried a dating app? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neo-Rio Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 I am crying with laughter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pucpuc Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 found the Info in the vectrex fb group: Everbilt #4 3/4 in. Phillips Flat-Head Sheet Metal Screw avaliable e.g. here https://www.ebay.com/itm/Everbilt-4-3-4-in-Phillips-Flat-Head-Sheet-Metal-Screw-14-per-Pack-805381/382159840386 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vectrexer Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 Even better since they match the original screw https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GIDARTM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00 Steel Sheet Metal Screw, Black Zinc Plated Finish, Pan Head, Phillips Drive, Type B, #4-24 Thread Size, 3/4" Length (Pack of 100) Anywhere from $3.17 to $10.00 for 100 screws 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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gotcha Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 I have the same issue , but I need to find the European correspondence. - 3/4" Length, I can translate - Type B, #4-24 : what does it mean ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vectrexer Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 I have the same issue , but I need to find the European correspondence. - 3/4" Length, I can translate - Type B, #4-24 : what does it mean ? Type B = Point Type. In this case think of it as a slightly angled point that has a flat tip, In reality the original Vectrex screw is really a Type 25 point that is also also self tapping / cutting. But Type B points seem to be easier to find Picture URL for screw point types: http://elginfasteners.com/resources/screw-point-types/ #4 = the screw diameter size. In metric the closest is M2.9 (sheet metal) or M3 (machine screw) or M3.5 (sheet metal) 24 = the number of threads per inch For a direct metric replacement i would estimate a M2.9 x 1 or M3.5 x 1.3. Either in 19mm length is the one to use. The original era screw type is a steel sheet metal screw. Also used for plastic. Though I have see people use a machine screw type in the past. Sheet metal screws work better for the plastic case and are easy to find. I have also seen people use other screw material types (brass, copper, etc) for a cool / different look. The original era screws are black color Black Zinc was used. But a black phosphate could be used. I have also seen people use other colors. Or paint. Or sharpie. The head type for the original screw is a cheese head. But a pan head looks close and is easier to find. See my previous post for a good source of black screws at a reasonable cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckoBrand Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 My dad wants a Vectrex. He has the Vectrex app, and my favorite game is Veccy Bird. It is exactly like Flappy Bird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtoal Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 On 8/20/2018 at 1:22 PM, Vectrexer said: Even better since they match the original screw https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GIDARTM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00 Steel Sheet Metal Screw, Black Zinc Plated Finish, Pan Head, Phillips Drive, Type B, #4-24 Thread Size, 3/4" Length (Pack of 100) Anywhere from $3.17 to $10.00 for 100 screws I know this is an old thread but it's where people end up when looking for that info. An alternative to the above, with a flat head, is https://www.amazon.com/Finish-degrees-Phillips-Thread-Length/dp/B00GI6MUJO/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vectrexer Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 On 7/19/2019 at 2:21 PM, gtoal said: I know this is an old thread but it's where people end up when looking for that info. An alternative to the above, with a flat head, is https://www.amazon.com/Finish-degrees-Phillips-Thread-Length/dp/B00GI6MUJO/ What is it with you flat-headers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Psionic Posted February 23, 2023 Share Posted February 23, 2023 I've been taking apart the Vectrex systems I own and have found that the two Hong Kong units (Serial Nos. 0092244 & 0146125) are both held together by a set of five black anodized sheet metal screws with flat tips, like the ones recommended for replacement in the Amazon link above in post #5. The bottom center screw is of course much longer than the others. In my Taiwan unit (Serial No. 128157A), the top two screws are the same as above but the bottom three screws including the longer one are different, slightly longer screws with wider threads and self-cutting tips. These being different makes me think they are possible replacements but this particular unit saw very little use, so this is a bit hard to imagine. Can I assume there was some variance in the original screws that were used in the system itself? I've attached a photo below for reference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Tomlin Posted March 2, 2023 Share Posted March 2, 2023 The screws on the right are appropriate for screwing into plastic holes. The screws on the left are the kind you use with a threaded nut or captive nut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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