I would like a 2nd controller for my Vectrex. But I don't need a box.
Just a decent, playable controller.
Eventually, I would like to build a tall, narrow cabinet to house the
Vec and controllers for my basement, to allow for stand-up, 2-player
gameplay.
On a side note, what joysticks are available that best emulate the
Vec's? I'm tempted to build a 2-player control panel instead of using
the original controllers but the proper joystick is key, obviously. I
vaguely remember trying joysticks at Radio Shack, bitd, but I don't
remember the system.
I have modified the deluxe sticks (both Tandy and IBM) to work with
the Vectrex. They require 10k resistors to be added to the two outside
tabs of the two potentiometers. Four tabs .. four resistors. The other
ends of the resistors are connected to either +5v or -5v. The middle
tabs are connected to the horizontal or vertical lines. I made my
deluxe stick such that the two buttons are at the lower left when
holding the stick. This works for me when I am playing Moon Lander on
the Vectrex!
For the other buttons I use a splitter that allows me to plug two
controllers into one port. The other controller is just four buttons.
So with both I can have full Vectrex control functions.
Cool feature of the Deluxe Sticks is that if you hold the stick in a
corner and flip the two tabs on the bottom to FREE .. you will disable
the center springs.
And for those who wish to service their original Vectrex
controllers .. there is a how to open guide on www.playvectrex.com.
Also note that a broken spring can be replaced with an Atari 2600
cartridge door spring!!
> The Playstation controller is absolutely perfect for the Vectrex.
> I suspect the problem is finding suitable female Playstation plugs and
> also shaving the 9pin DINs a little so they fit into a Vectrex
> joystick port.
> I bought two of them back in the day. Wished I had bought more for
> friends.
I reckon a Wii Nunchuck might make a good substitute. It has the right
number of joysticks for a start. Only two buttons of course, but the other
two lesser used Vectrex buttons could be mapped via the Nunchuck's
three-axis accelerometer to gestures like flick up, flick to the side,
etc. Might be fun.
On Jan 1, 4:37 pm, OTTOgd <ottogra...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Eventually, I would like to build a tall, narrow cabinet to house the
> Vec and controllers for my basement, to allow for stand-up, 2-player
> gameplay.
Ah we have the same dreams :)
This is what I am currently trying to do also but I am only implenting
for one player. I did spend a lot of time in search of a good analogue
joystick but so far I found none that were robust and affordable. I
will be using a standard arcade joystick with microswitches until I
can find a decent analogue joystick replacement.
The cabinet has to be narrow to avoid the Vectrex screen looking too
small and ridiculous. To begin with I was planning to use a bigger
vector monitor but soon gave up on that idea due to lack of
availability and cost. So I have taken an old JAMMA cabinet and then
reduced its width to make the Vectrex display look more in proportion.
On Jan 1, 4:37 pm, OTTOgd <ottogra...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Happy New Year RGV'ers!
> I would like a 2nd controller for my Vectrex. But I don't need a box.
> Just a decent, playable controller.
By the way, Chuck Van Pelt has just opened his online store for modded
controllers. Currently he’s got a range of different modded game
controllers for sale including SNES D-pads, SEGA Genesis pads and
several types of arcade stick.
On Jan 10, 7:21 pm, i...@millenniumrobotics.com wrote:
> On Jan 1, 4:37 pm, OTTOgd <ottogra...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > Happy New Year RGV'ers!
> > I would like a 2nd controller for my Vectrex. But I don't need a box.
> > Just a decent, playable controller.
> By the way, Chuck Van Pelt has just opened his online store for modded
> controllers. Currently he’s got a range of different modded game
> controllers for sale including SNES D-pads, SEGA Genesis pads and
> several types of arcade stick.
Hey, really great to read that modded controllers are offered, again! With all those different models offered on Chuck's website I wonder which one is suited best for the Vectrex and gambling. Can someone give a hint? I assume that all those controllers are digital (on/off) and not analogue (0, ...1), aren't they?
> I assume that all those controllers are digital (on/off) and > not analogue (0, ...1), aren't they?
Looking at the last part of the FAQ on each product page, it sounds like their digital.
Mind you, having had a second look at the information here:
http://www.playvectrex.com/vectech_f.htm It looks like an analog joystick wouldn't be too tough a modification. In fact, I think I might dig out a dead PC joystick I've got, after all it's only the cost of a couple of resistors.
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On Tue, 24 Jan 2012 04:55:47 -0000, Computer Nerd Kev <n...@telling.you>
wrote:
> Mind you, having had a second look at the information here:
> http://www.playvectrex.com/vectech_f.htm > It looks like an analog joystick wouldn't be too tough a
> modification. In fact, I think I might dig out a dead PC
> joystick I've got, after all it's only the cost of a couple of
> resistors.
