Controller Scan

Havok

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Dec 3, 2009, 10:20:13 AM12/3/09

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I just repaired my joystick spring on my Vectrex, but unfortunately
part of the overlay didn't come off properly. I see that a couple of
scans have been made of NOS overlays. Could someone point me to where
they would be? I can't seem to locate a download for one.

Or, is there a fairly inexpensive aftermarket overlay available? I
wouldn't want to spend too much as the guy I bought my Vectrex from
tried to pry the controller apart, not realizing that the screws were
underneath the overlay. So, this controller will never be mint, but I
would at least like a new overlay.

Also, would anyone know where I can also locate a scan of the graphic
that goes on the underside of the controller?

Thanks!

VectrexMad!

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Dec 7, 2009, 7:18:21 AM12/7/09

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> scans have been made of NOS overlays. Could someone point me to where
> they would be? I can't seem to locate a download for one.
>

Are you after the GCE USA one or the MB european one?

> Or, is there a fairly inexpensive aftermarket overlay available?

There you used to be a guy on ebay who sold these, but he sold his
entire lot about half a year ago. In his ebay description he said he
was selling the last in his batch.

regards

VectrexMad!

Havok

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Dec 7, 2009, 9:36:31 AM12/7/09

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I would prefer the USA one (mine is a Canadian model), but I like the
look of the European one as well. So, really either would suffice.
Would anyone have a scan of either? I could get it printed at a local
print shop if I had a decent scan to work with.

Peter W.

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Dec 7, 2009, 6:36:14 PM12/7/09

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I was one of the people who bought those reproduction overlay stickers
on eBay. They are well made. I'm really busy right now but when I
can find some free time I can scan the original overlays for Havok
(the US versions). I think that a 600dpi PNG format should be
satisfactory.

Peteski

Havok

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Dec 8, 2009, 9:23:27 AM12/8/09

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On Dec 7, 6:36 pm, "Peter W." <pete...@my-deja.com> wrote:

>
> I was one of the people who bought those reproduction overlay stickers
> on eBay. They are well made. I'm really busy right now but when I
> can find some free time I can scan the original overlays for Havok
> (the US versions). I think that a 600dpi PNG format should be
> satisfactory.
>
> Peteski

That would be perfect. Thanks!

BaronVR

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Jan 28, 2010, 12:41:50 AM1/28/10

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Hi. I have scans of both US and Euro versions at my site:

http://www.atarihq.com/vectrex/v-joy-overlay-small.jpg US
http://www.atarihq.com/vectrex/keypad.jpg Euro
http://www.atarihq.com/vectrex/archive.htm Page

Hope those help :)

BaronVR

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hcmffm

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Jan 28, 2010, 3:52:42 PM1/28/10

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Thanks for the scans.

Oh, you have the Euro version of the controller with "Made in Taiwan"?!
Haven't seen that one before... ...but I guess not really a rare item... ;-)

hcmffm

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Jan 28, 2010, 4:07:56 PM1/28/10

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On your webpage
http://www.atarihq.com/vectrex/archive.htm
I've even found vectorized controller templates (CDR & AI) files created by
"Jeff". Is that you or someone else?

Nice stuff, anyway...

Regards, Helmut

hcmffm

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Jan 28, 2010, 4:06:35 PM1/28/10

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Thank you for the good controller scans, BaronVR!

BaronVR

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Jan 29, 2010, 4:54:25 AM1/29/10

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The scans were donated by Jeff (another guy), but all the vector art on that
page (CorelDraw and Illustrator) is from me... Anyway, thanks. I'd like to
update my site in the next couple of months and make it one of the more
current Vectrex sites...

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hcmffm

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Jan 29, 2010, 1:03:27 PM1/29/10

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> The scans were donated by Jeff (another guy), but all the vector art on
> that page (CorelDraw and Illustrator) is from me...

Ah, o.k. From what I can see the vectorization is well done!

> Anyway, thanks. I'd like to update my site in the next couple of months
> and make it one of the more current Vectrex sites...

You have some really interesting stuff and links on your webpage. I've just
downloaded some binaries, for example. An update would be very good, of
cause, especially fixing the broken links would be good.

Regards, Helmut

VectrexMad!

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Jan 30, 2010, 2:20:59 PM1/30/10

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On Jan 29, 9:54 am, "BaronVR" <hawkki...@aol.com> wrote:
> page (CorelDraw and Illustrator) is from me... Anyway, thanks. I'd like to
> update my site in the next couple of months and make it one of the more
> current Vectrex sites...
>

BaronVR, I am happy you are still present. When the old link to your
website stopped working some months ago I was fearing you were another
Vectrex fan destined for the Vectrex missing persons file.
Look forward to the updates to an already fantastic site.

VectrexMad!
www.vectrex.co.uk

Peter W.

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Feb 1, 2010, 12:59:02 AM2/1/10

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OK, I finally had a chance to scan my stickers. These are genuine
Vectrex stickers (not repros). Here are links for them:
http://www.cybersandy.net/peteski/Vectrex_console_lbl1.png
http://www.cybersandy.net/peteski/Vectrex_console_lbl2.png
Those are quite large PNG files (at 600dpi).

At 600dpi the texture of the plastic surface clearly shows up. In the
2nd scan I used "descreening" option on the scanner to visually subdue
the texture.

If someone else wants to host these files please feel free to download
them and host them. I'm not sure how long I'll have them up on
cybersandy.

parabellum

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Feb 1, 2010, 3:40:50 AM2/1/10

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On Feb 1, 6:59 am, "Peter W." <pete...@my-deja.com> wrote:
> On Jan 28, 3:52 pm, "hcmffm" <h...@sfp-online.de> wrote:
>
> > Thanks for the scans.
>
> > Oh, you have the Euro version of the controller with "Made in Taiwan"?!
> > Haven't seen that one before... ...but I guess not really a rare item... ;-)
>
> OK, I finally had a chance to scan my stickers. These are genuine

> Vectrex stickers (not repros). Here are links for them:http://www.cybersandy.net/peteski/Vectrex_console_lbl1.pnghttp://www.cybersandy.net/peteski/Vectrex_console_lbl2.png

> Those are quite large PNG files (at 600dpi).
>
> At 600dpi the texture of the plastic surface clearly shows up. In the
> 2nd scan I used "descreening" option on the scanner to visually subdue
> the texture.
>
> If someone else wants to host these files please feel free to download
> them and host them. I'm not sure how long I'll have them up on
> cybersandy.

Excellent scans Peter!

Backups uploaded at http://www.vectrex.fr/img/rgv/Vectrex_console_lbl1.png
and http://www.vectrex.fr/img/rgv/Vectrex_console_lbl2.png

Franck.

Havok

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Feb 1, 2010, 11:50:27 AM2/1/10

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Thanks for the scans, I'm glad these are hosted out there to preserve
them.

BaronVR

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Feb 3, 2010, 1:21:44 AM2/3/10

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Thanks for the support. When life got busy and our old host was about to
disappear, it looked like Spike's Page was toast. However, between an
invitation from AtariHQ to join their network, and various encouraging
messages that I've received, it looks like we'll be continuing well into the
future...

Thanks again, guys,

BaronVR

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hcmffm

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Feb 3, 2010, 4:29:53 AM2/3/10

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> ... it looks like we'll be continuing well into the future...
That sounds promising, BaronVR. :-)

I think there will be always some collectors discussing and picking up new
things. From my point of view, a very essential and important part that
keeps the Vectrex alive are the Vectrex veterans (like you) with their
knowledge of ancient times and the homebrew and emulator developers (like
George, Kristof, Franck, Richard, ...) which provide "fresh meat" every now
and then. Thank you for your endurance, good effort, and being around here
at RGV!

Regards, Helmut