Vectrexer Posted December 3, 2018 Share Posted December 3, 2018 Coming Soon for Vectrex... MiniVex Pedal I Vectrex Controller Button Controller. Following Larry's (ClassicGamesAndCarsFan) current MiniVex controller is the new MiniVex Vectrex Pedal Controller. The controller is designed so that it may be used either in tandem with another Vectrex controller, or independently on a different controller port. Plug the Pedal Controller into your Vectrex. Plug your controller into the extension box controller. Select button 1,2,3 or 4 with the rotary switch. Then stomp it! The selected button still operates from the controller as well as the pedal. The Pedal Controller can be used in on its own too. Plug the pedal controller in the desired Vectrex controller port. Select button 1,2,3 or 4 with the rotary switch. Then stomp it! Keep an eye on availability through Larry's regular eBay sales. Here is his his eBay sales via his "ClassicGamesAndCarsFan" seller account. https://www.ebay.com/sch/ClassicGamesAndCarsFan/m.html?_sop=10 I'll post more pictures later when mine arrives. #Vectrex #MiniVex #Pedal #Foot #Switch #Controller #MiniVexPedalI 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cNp Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 Cool, full size steering wheel next! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiLic0ne t0aD Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 A steering wheel would be awesome! I might try that someday. He makes some top notch controllers though, I'll probably buy one. I just need to find a copy of Nox/Death Chase next.. Never can have too many driving games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComputerSpaceFan Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 ....... tempting ........ definitely let us know your thoughts when yours arrives ......... and I too need to get a copy of Death Chase 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vectrexer Posted December 7, 2018 Author Share Posted December 7, 2018 (edited) Overall I think the quality matched up to his other MiniVex products well. Functions exactly as described. Does not interfere the functions of joystick. Love the fact that I can use the pedal in place of buttons 1 or 2. Those can be a stretch at times during the exciting parts of a game. Such as the Escape (hyperspace) button in Mine Storm. Definitely worth it. The included pedal feels good enough. Cable Length from the switch selector box to the pedal is about 66 inches (5.5 feet / 1.8 yards / 1.6 meters). Cable length from the switch selector box to the Vectrex is 6 inches (15 centimeters). I found both cable lengths good for connection to the Vectrex, and to reach the floor while playing from a desk top. The connector that connects to the Vectrex is already pre shaped to fit without any issues. The switch is nice and solid. I have sent some suggestions back to Larry. Such as a suggestion to use a detachable pedal with a 1/4 plug. This would open up the possibility of other pedals from the music world being used. Here is a link to an album with my pictures of the MiniVex Pedal "I" prototype I received. https://photos.app.goo.gl/miyDx9ztRLehYNhU6 Edited December 7, 2018 by Vectrexer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vectrexer Posted December 7, 2018 Author Share Posted December 7, 2018 Update 2018-12-07: There is a feature kept "secret" for the first listing . Now that sale is done the secret is out! Larry also informed me the MiniVex Pedal "I" has Atari 2600 Support! The MiniVex Pedal can be used with the original Atari 2600 and its Controllers to allow for button control by foot pedal. Compatible with the following controllers: • Atari 2600 Joystick • Atari 2600 Driving Controller • Atari 2600 Paddle Controller • Other Atari 2600 compatible controllers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComputerSpaceFan Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 You bring up ideas I hadn't though of with the hyperspace button. Here was me thinking only of driving games but I guess it could be used for any extra button press. So let's see, 5 feet (roughly) from box to pedal and six inches from box to Vectrex. Hmmm I need to see if that will fit in my setup. I lucked out and have a Fury Overdrive steering wheel. Do you happen to know if that will work with this pedal as well? If so that would be awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComputerSpaceFan Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 Blarg, no longer in stock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vectrexer Posted December 11, 2018 Author Share Posted December 11, 2018 Yes, it was a quick listing. I guess many people were watching for it come up. Fear not about that fast sale. I am sure Larry will have another MiniVex Pedal for Vectrex and Atari use posted up soon enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vectrexer Posted December 11, 2018 Author Share Posted December 11, 2018 You bring up ideas I hadn't though of with the hyperspace button. Here was me thinking only of driving games but I guess it could be used for any extra button press. So let's see, 5 feet (roughly) from box to pedal and six inches from box to Vectrex. Hmmm I need to see if that will fit in my setup. I lucked out and have a Fury Overdrive steering wheel. Do you happen to know if that will work with this pedal as well? If so that would be awesome. The MiniVex Pedal I Vectrex controller should be is compatible with the Fury Overdrive Vectrex controller. The MiniVex Pedal "I" replicates the button function for the selected button. The Button function is available for control at the same time on the MiniVex Pedal and the Vectrex controller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComputerSpaceFan Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 Am I the only one who can't get the button on the Driving Controller working on the MiniVex Pedal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
classicgamesnut Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 There's a "secret" fifth selection on the dial that's not labeled...one click past number 4...try that one Larry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComputerSpaceFan Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 Blarg! Well that serves me right for not RFM! Sorry Larry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComputerSpaceFan Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 CORRECTED! Totally playable for Indy 500 ..... and a ton of other applications. Sorry Larry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
classicgamesnut Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 Quote I need me some retro socks like those! Very appropriate for playing old school games! Larry 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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