ScottPeltz Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 Hey everyone, I am looking for an affordable homebrew or after market light pen for the Vectrex. I am in the US, so ideally from there, but overseas is fine too. I have come across Madtronix, but after e-maiiling haven't heard back so I am unsure if those are still available for purchase. I've looked around a bit, but I am struggling to see what is available to ship. I'd appreciate any help! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiLic0ne t0aD Posted June 27, 2020 Share Posted June 27, 2020 There used to be a guy on eBay that sold super cheap/affordable 3d printed Vectrex light pens (sometimes with buttons) & DIY "kits" to make your own. I'm not sure if he's still making them or not. jrob!312 is his user name on eBay, so maybe try sending him a message on there to see if he'll fix you up.. It's worth a shot anyway. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rastislav Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 Suppose you have already bought it but if somebody else is interested too, I can make you a pen. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiLic0ne t0aD Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 I'll vouch for rastislav.. He makes beautiful light pens! Really nice looking, high quality stuff - highly recommended. ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colecovisionary Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 (edited) Make your own for less than $30, I did and it works great https://www.playvectrex.com/vectech/mvlp/mvlp_f.htm Edited October 19, 2020 by colecovisionary typo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dieter Laser Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 I bought one for around 30 Euros from this guy on eBay https://www.ebay.de/itm/2-x-DIY-Vectrex-Light-Pen-2-units/233722035036 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rastislav Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 (edited) This one is nicer. ? https://www.ebay.de/itm/Vectrex-lightpen/164438467780 Edited October 19, 2020 by rastislav 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colecovisionary Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 Dieter Laser, it looks like your eBay seller is selling 2 light pens for €70 = $82.38. I don't think most people need 2 and again,no shipping to United States of America and That probably means no Canada shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dieter Laser Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 yeah, i don't know why he is selling 2 in one offer. he was selling them individually before. i think people could ask him about it, hes very responsive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan Leitner Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 (edited) Looking for a light pen also.. Might do a combo 3D Headset and Pen order from Madtronix Edited December 15, 2020 by Jordan Leitner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Son_of_Farore Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 Sorry to bring it up a year later but any of you guys know where to get the photo transistors for a reasonable price? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+jgkspsx Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 So the light pen is now a single component… On the other side of the coin, Sean Kelly has manufactured a load of light pens that are almost identical to the original. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiLic0ne t0aD Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 (edited) Sean's light pens are an exact 1:1 replica of the originals, minus a couple tiny differences. Highly recommend! As is the Deluxe version of Mail Plane that includes it. Edited December 9, 2021 by SiLic0ne t0aD 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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