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con...@themacfinder.com
Mar 20, 2012, 2:02:36 AM3/20/12
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Hi there Vectrex Lovers,
i have read the old discussion about the Vectrex Serial Data Base
(started 2009, died 2010).
Let us call it VecSDB now.
The VecSDB idea was nice that poped up at http://users.tmok.com/~gauze/vectrex/
,
but sadly the enhancement proces stucked. I have contacted the
original VecSDB programmer, asked for taking over the project to the
Vectrex Museum´s page at http://vectrexmuseum.com and he agreed. I
asked for some enhancements (pricacy, more fields and such) but got no
answer. Also the securety level of the original programming is very
low. I would be feared to use this on my own server.
So what do we need ? A skilled PHP programmer with some time (maybe
one hour, no admin panel needed, I administrate it with MySQL) and
currage to do the project. I have a database running on the museums
page - so let us start the VecSDB project - again.
Vectrex PHP fanatics, where are you ?!?
Please have a look to the first sketch for a submission form (no
design added so far) at:
http://vectrexmuseum.com/vecsdb/form.html
Anything needs to be added ? Please send in comments.
Yours,
Oliver
i have read the old discussion about the Vectrex Serial Data Base
(started 2009, died 2010).
Let us call it VecSDB now.
The VecSDB idea was nice that poped up at http://users.tmok.com/~gauze/vectrex/
,
but sadly the enhancement proces stucked. I have contacted the
original VecSDB programmer, asked for taking over the project to the
Vectrex Museum´s page at http://vectrexmuseum.com and he agreed. I
asked for some enhancements (pricacy, more fields and such) but got no
answer. Also the securety level of the original programming is very
low. I would be feared to use this on my own server.
So what do we need ? A skilled PHP programmer with some time (maybe
one hour, no admin panel needed, I administrate it with MySQL) and
currage to do the project. I have a database running on the museums
page - so let us start the VecSDB project - again.
Vectrex PHP fanatics, where are you ?!?
Please have a look to the first sketch for a submission form (no
design added so far) at:
http://vectrexmuseum.com/vecsdb/form.html
Anything needs to be added ? Please send in comments.
Yours,
Oliver
vectrexmuseum.com
Mar 20, 2012, 2:05:19 AM3/20/12
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By the way - i posted under my second google account (....@themacfinder.com) - it´s me, Oliver from Vectrex Museum .com :-)
Vectorguy
Mar 20, 2012, 1:04:06 PM3/20/12
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You sure are in a Vectrex-saving mood nowadays, aren't you? :)
http://vectorgaming.proboards.com/
http://vectrex.wikia.com/wiki/Vectrex_Wiki
http://vectorgaming.proboards.com/
http://vectrex.wikia.com/wiki/Vectrex_Wiki
vectrexmuseum.com
Mar 22, 2012, 12:59:30 PM3/22/12
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I celebrate the 30 years Anniversary of the Vectrex by expanding the museums page.
Lot´s of projects i still hide ;-) Details available soon...
yours, Oliver
hcmffm
Mar 22, 2012, 4:58:58 PM3/22/12
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Good initiative and ideas you have, Oliver! Hidden projects - we are nosey
and excited to see more stuff.
Some notes and comments.
- The "old" VecSDB is not really dead, for all I know you can still submit
serial numbers.
- PHP does mean something to me, but I'm far from being an expert. Sorry.
- The "First owner" checkbox is a good idea. In addition, the "Year of
purchase" and the "Way of purchase" (shop, ebay, second hand shop, flea
market, ...) would be interesting.
- Helmut
and excited to see more stuff.
Some notes and comments.
- The "old" VecSDB is not really dead, for all I know you can still submit
serial numbers.
- PHP does mean something to me, but I'm far from being an expert. Sorry.
- The "First owner" checkbox is a good idea. In addition, the "Year of
purchase" and the "Way of purchase" (shop, ebay, second hand shop, flea
market, ...) would be interesting.
- Helmut
BaronVR
Mar 22, 2012, 5:12:57 PM3/22/12
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Hi. Anyone have any interest in reviving and maintaining the Vectrex FAQ? I
was thinking of going through it and doing some housecleaning
(updating/removing links), and then turning it over to someone to add
missing information from the last 2 years or so and then continue updating
it from there...
BaronVR
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> yours, Oliver
>
was thinking of going through it and doing some housecleaning
(updating/removing links), and then turning it over to someone to add
missing information from the last 2 years or so and then continue updating
it from there...
BaronVR
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"vectrexmuseum.com" <use...@myoldmac.net> wrote in message
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> On Tuesday, March 20, 2012 6:04:06 PM UTC+1, Vectorguy wrote:
>> You sure are in a Vectrex-saving mood nowadays, aren't you? :)
>>
>> http://vectorgaming.proboards.com/
>>
>> http://vectrex.wikia.com/wiki/Vectrex_Wiki
>
> Yes, this year every month something new comes up :-)
> I celebrate the 30 years Anniversary of the Vectrex by expanding the
> museums page.
> Lot愀 of projects i still hide ;-) Details available soon...
>> You sure are in a Vectrex-saving mood nowadays, aren't you? :)
>>
>> http://vectorgaming.proboards.com/
>>
>> http://vectrex.wikia.com/wiki/Vectrex_Wiki
>
> Yes, this year every month something new comes up :-)
> I celebrate the 30 years Anniversary of the Vectrex by expanding the
> museums page.
>
> yours, Oliver
>
VectrexMad!
Mar 22, 2012, 8:53:45 PM3/22/12
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Every time I get a new Vectrex I always add to the database.
For the new database, an option to include the BIOS checksum would
also be interesting.
In the drop down list for the info "Maker" the new VecSDB I would
include the option of "Other" and a cell for the user to type in the
information just in case there is an unknown option not listed. Same
argument for Model Number.
I think there should be an option to include a website domain name of
the Vectrex owner. With the "old" VecSDB you could put this info
instead of the email address.
VectrexMad!
http://www.vectrex.co.uk
vectrexmuseum.com
Mar 30, 2012, 1:12:05 AM3/30/12
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> >
> > Some notes and comments.
> >
> > - The "First owner" checkbox is a good idea. In addition, the "Year of
> > purchase" and the "Way of purchase" (shop, ebay, second hand shop, flea
> > market, ...) would be interesting.
> >
> > - Helmut
>
> > purchase" and the "Way of purchase" (shop, ebay, second hand shop, flea
> > market, ...) would be interesting.
> >
> > - Helmut
>
> For the new database, an option to include the BIOS checksum would
> also be interesting.
>
> In the drop down list for the info "Maker" the new VecSDB I would
> include the option of "Other"...
> also be interesting.
>
> In the drop down list for the info "Maker" the new VecSDB I would
>
> I think there should be an option to include a website domain ...
>
> VectrexMad!
Hi guys,
I am working on a first PHP version ;-) let´s see.
I have included so far: purchase date, shop, web URL, and the "Other" option in the selector box.
I do not update the actual form online, no need to check now.
How big is a BIOS Checksum ? can you post one ? Is it only some lines or hundrets ?
yours, Oliver
VectrexMad!
Mar 30, 2012, 7:31:44 AM3/30/12
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>
> - Show quoted text -
Nice one.
The BIOS checksum is only four hex characters. As far as I know there
are only four BIOS types.
VectrexMad!
http://www.vectrex.co.uk
Dave McCooey
Mar 30, 2012, 3:58:52 PM3/30/12
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On Mar 29, 10:12 pm, "vectrexmuseum.com" <use...@myoldmac.net> wrote:
> Hi guys,
>
> I am working on a first PHP version ;-) let´s see.
> I have included so far: purchase date, shop, web URL, and the "Other" option in the selector box.
> I do not update the actual form online, no need to check now.
>
> yours, Oliver
> Hi guys,
>
> I am working on a first PHP version ;-) let´s see.
> I have included so far: purchase date, shop, web URL, and the "Other" option in the selector box.
> I do not update the actual form online, no need to check now.
>
Hi Oliver,
One way to collect even more Vectrex serial numbers is to
capture photos from auction places like eBay.
Granted, the amount of information per unit would be less
than from owner submissions, but the number of submissions
should be much higher.
I suggest a secondary database for photos of serial numbers,
but it means figuring out (in PHP) how to upload images.
Best regards,
Dave
vectrexmuseum.com
Mar 30, 2012, 7:49:04 PM3/30/12
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> The BIOS checksum is only four hex characters. As far as I know there
> are only four BIOS types.
vectrexmuseum.com
Mar 30, 2012, 7:52:12 PM3/30/12
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> I suggest a secondary database for photos of serial numbers,
> but it means figuring out (in PHP) how to upload images.
I do not want to use photos, its only a MB grave on my server and the informations of the SN sticker will be in the DB as text info. We would end up with hundreds of the same photos. Also i dont want an upload file function on my page because of securety issues.
> but it means figuring out (in PHP) how to upload images.
vectrexmuseum.com
Mar 30, 2012, 9:59:39 PM3/30/12
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So far the new Vectrex SDB will include:
Owner name (real not displayed)
Owner nickname (or real name, will be displayed)
Owner email (needed for edit requests, displayed by choice)
Owner Country / City (will be displayed)
Owner website (optional, will be displayed)
First User (selector box, will be displayed)
Vectrex purchase shop (Where did you bought your V.)
Vectrex purchase price (optional, will be displayed if filled)
Vectrex purchase story (optional, will be displayed if filled)
All following data will be displayed:
Vectrex Serial Number (text area)
Vectrex Details (text area)
Vectrex Story (How did you got your Vectrex, your favorite game, trivia, etc)
Vectrex Condition (text area)
Vectrex Buzzing (selector box)
Vectrex BIOS (text area)
Vectrex Made in xxx (text area)
Vectrex Model ID (selector box with all known IDs and "other" - please check the list below!)
Vectrex Manufacturer (selector box with all known IDs and "other" - please check the list below!)
Vectrex Sold (Admin option to remove all personal owner data while keeping the Vectrex related data online)
Do you want anything more ? Now its time to mention it - i finish the Vectrex SDB database setup soon.
Here are my list of known Serial numbers, Model IDs and Manufacturers, did i missed one ?
Serial Numbers:
Ser. No.: 1 xxx xxA - GCE model (fist series before MB takeover)
Ser. No.: 0 xxx xxx - MB USA model
Ser. No.: xxx xxx - Bandai
Ser. No.: 1 xxx xxx - MB Canada model
Ser. No.: U xxx xxA - MB UK model (built in Taiwan)
Ser. No.: 2 xxx xxx - MB UK model (build in Hong Kong)
Ser. No.: 3 xxx xxx - MB Euro model
Ser. No.: 4 xxx xxx - MB Vectrex series 2 (no buzz issue) model
Model IDs (+ Manufacturer + Country of production)
3000 (CGE - Made in USA)
HP 3000 (GCE - Made in USA)
3000 (MB - Made in USA or Japan/Taiwan ?)
3000-G1-EURO (MB - Made in UK ?)
3000-A1 Australia (MB - Made in Taiwan ?)
3000- C1 Canada (MB - Made in Hong Kong ?)
Manufacturers (+County of production)
CGE - Made in USA
MB USA - Made in USA or Japan/Taiwan ?
MB Europe - Made in UK ?
MB Australia - Made in Taiwan ?
MB Canada - Made in Hong Kong ?
Bandai Japan (Made in Hong Kong/Taiwan ?)
Hey Rudy, please check your Vectrexes ;-)
If i missed something or you can answer some of the "made in" questions please reply fast, i like to finish the database setup and start with a fancy design.
Yours, Oliver | http://vectrexmuseum.com
Owner name (real not displayed)
Owner nickname (or real name, will be displayed)
Owner email (needed for edit requests, displayed by choice)
Owner Country / City (will be displayed)
Owner website (optional, will be displayed)
First User (selector box, will be displayed)
Vectrex purchase shop (Where did you bought your V.)
Vectrex purchase price (optional, will be displayed if filled)
Vectrex purchase story (optional, will be displayed if filled)
All following data will be displayed:
Vectrex Serial Number (text area)
Vectrex Details (text area)
Vectrex Story (How did you got your Vectrex, your favorite game, trivia, etc)
Vectrex Condition (text area)
Vectrex Buzzing (selector box)
Vectrex BIOS (text area)
Vectrex Made in xxx (text area)
Vectrex Model ID (selector box with all known IDs and "other" - please check the list below!)
Vectrex Manufacturer (selector box with all known IDs and "other" - please check the list below!)
Vectrex Sold (Admin option to remove all personal owner data while keeping the Vectrex related data online)
Do you want anything more ? Now its time to mention it - i finish the Vectrex SDB database setup soon.
Here are my list of known Serial numbers, Model IDs and Manufacturers, did i missed one ?
Serial Numbers:
Ser. No.: 1 xxx xxA - GCE model (fist series before MB takeover)
Ser. No.: 0 xxx xxx - MB USA model
Ser. No.: xxx xxx - Bandai
Ser. No.: 1 xxx xxx - MB Canada model
Ser. No.: U xxx xxA - MB UK model (built in Taiwan)
Ser. No.: 2 xxx xxx - MB UK model (build in Hong Kong)
Ser. No.: 3 xxx xxx - MB Euro model
Ser. No.: 4 xxx xxx - MB Vectrex series 2 (no buzz issue) model
Model IDs (+ Manufacturer + Country of production)
3000 (CGE - Made in USA)
HP 3000 (GCE - Made in USA)
3000 (MB - Made in USA or Japan/Taiwan ?)
3000-G1-EURO (MB - Made in UK ?)
3000-A1 Australia (MB - Made in Taiwan ?)
3000- C1 Canada (MB - Made in Hong Kong ?)
Manufacturers (+County of production)
CGE - Made in USA
MB USA - Made in USA or Japan/Taiwan ?
MB Europe - Made in UK ?
MB Australia - Made in Taiwan ?
MB Canada - Made in Hong Kong ?
Bandai Japan (Made in Hong Kong/Taiwan ?)
Hey Rudy, please check your Vectrexes ;-)
If i missed something or you can answer some of the "made in" questions please reply fast, i like to finish the database setup and start with a fancy design.
Yours, Oliver | http://vectrexmuseum.com
vectrexmuseum.com
Mar 30, 2012, 10:37:51 PM3/30/12
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Added
Vectrex purchase year (optional, will be displayed if filled)
Vectrex purchase year (optional, will be displayed if filled)
hcmffm
Mar 31, 2012, 8:57:21 AM3/31/12
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Right, the Vectrex FAQ wasn't updated for years. Would be good if someone
would care for it. For all I know, it had been in Martijn Wentings hands, so
it might be a good idea to contact him for his latest version.
I feel a bit tempted to maintain the Vectrex FAQ, but I guess I'm not deep
enough in the Vectrex matter, yet. Also lacking of time.
- Helmut
would care for it. For all I know, it had been in Martijn Wentings hands, so
it might be a good idea to contact him for his latest version.
I feel a bit tempted to maintain the Vectrex FAQ, but I guess I'm not deep
enough in the Vectrex matter, yet. Also lacking of time.
- Helmut
vectrexmuseum.com
Mar 31, 2012, 12:39:37 PM3/31/12
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Hi BaronVM,
i would take over :-) Please contact me at the museumc page at:
http://vectrexmuseum.com/contact.php
Oliver
i would take over :-) Please contact me at the museumc page at:
http://vectrexmuseum.com/contact.php
Oliver
vectrexmuseum.com
Mar 31, 2012, 1:30:29 PM3/31/12
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Sure, i meant Baron VM (sorry :-))
vectrexmuseum.com
Mar 31, 2012, 2:07:26 PM3/31/12
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On Saturday, March 31, 2012 7:30:29 PM UTC+2, vectrexmuseum.com wrote:
> Sure, i meant Baron VM (sorry :-))
Baron VR - i just woke up...
> Sure, i meant Baron VM (sorry :-))
BaronVR
Apr 23, 2012, 1:36:59 PM4/23/12
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After a 3 week computer coma, I'm just waking up myself :)...
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vectrexmuseum.com
Nov 4, 2012, 5:22:00 PM11/4/12
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Dear Vectrex Friends and Collectors - today is the launch of the Vectrex Serial Number Data Base! There are a few Serial Number Bases out there but i tried to create one for research and fun. Please add your Vectrex. It takes about 5 Minutes if you have your Vectrex at the side. Please take your time because once submitted your data can only be changed by the admin (only done periodically).
And here we go:
http://www.vectrexmuseum.com/vecsdb
And here we go:
http://www.vectrexmuseum.com/vecsdb
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