Zanen Electronics

[HCI]Mara'akate

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Sep 13, 2010, 4:33:12 PM9/13/10

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If anyone is curious, Zanen Electronics is still in business (they
really should get a website!). You can reach them at: 1-888-449-2636.

I asked about the missing caps and he said as far as he knows the
problem has been rectified, he hasn't had a complaint about missing
caps for years but if I need extras he was willing to send them out
for free. I also questioned him about 68A09/68B09 processors. He has
68B09's that he can pull off old, working boards for $3 and should
work as a drop in replacement. It's apparently the same chip
(according to datasheets I can find) except a faster clock speed.

Arcadechips.com sells replacement RAM and Sound Chips. The only thing
I'm having trouble locating is the 6552A PIA chip.

I don't need replacement parts, but having back-up's never hurts. :P

VectrexMad!

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Sep 13, 2010, 8:16:45 PM9/13/10

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nice to know if you manage to find a supplier of 6552A chips...
VectrexMad!

[HCI]Mara'akate

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Sep 13, 2010, 10:01:13 PM9/13/10

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Yeah, I haven't had any luck with this. I can't even locate a
datasheet on it. Do you know where I could locate one and I could
start researching similiar ICs.

Frank

parabellum

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Sep 14, 2010, 2:46:47 AM9/14/10

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On Sep 14, 4:01 am, "[HCI]Mara'akate" <emoaddic...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Do you know where I could locate one and I could
> start researching similiar ICs.

I've just uploaded some 6522 datasheets on http://www.vectrex.fr/docs/6522/

HTH
Franck.

Mittens

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Sep 14, 2010, 4:14:20 AM9/14/10

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On Tue, 14 Sep 2010 07:46:47 +0100, parabellum <parabe...@gmail.com>
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UMC's version is available here:
http://www.datasheetcatalog.com/datasheets_pdf/U/M/6/5/UM6522A.shtml

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Kokovec

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Sep 14, 2010, 1:26:20 PM9/14/10

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On Sep 14, 1:14 am, Mittens <NO_S...@mailinator.com> wrote:
> On Tue, 14 Sep 2010 07:46:47 +0100, parabellum <parabellum...@gmail.com>

> wrote:
>
> > On Sep 14, 4:01 am, "[HCI]Mara'akate" <emoaddic...@gmail.com> wrote:
> >> Do you know where I could locate one and I could
> >> start researching similiar ICs.
>
> > I've just uploaded some 6522 datasheets on
> >http://www.vectrex.fr/docs/6522/
>
> UMC's version is available here:http://www.datasheetcatalog.com/datasheets_pdf/U/M/6/5/UM6522A.shtml
>

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Try these guys: http://www.westerndesigncenter.com/wdc/w65c22-chip.cfm

VectrexMad!

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Sep 14, 2010, 2:37:15 PM9/14/10

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>
> Yeah, I haven't had any luck with this. I can't even locate a
> datasheet on it. Do you know where I could locate one and I could
> start researching similiar ICs.
>
> Frank

Hello Frank,

just to let you know (for future reference) that on my website I've
got datasheets for most of the components on the logic board.

These can be found by going to:

http://www.vectrex.co.uk

Then selecting the Documents tab and then selecting "Data Sheets".

regards

VectrexMad!

[HCI]Mara'akate

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Sep 14, 2010, 4:49:54 PM9/14/10

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Would I want the N or S series?

Also @ VectrexMad and others, thanks for the links and quick responses!

[HCI]Mara'akate

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Sep 17, 2010, 4:24:37 PM9/17/10

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*cough*

Also, my package arrived today. And for those who are curious, yes,
it is still missing the required caps that always seem to be a
problem. He sent me a 6809EP MPU. I believe this is a 1.0MHZ (from
the data I could find online) and not 1.6MHZ. I don't know if this
will work or not, he said if it doesn't he'll refund my money. But if
anyone knows, please let me know! :P

Here's the list of caps that are wrong:

C409 .47@50v Bi Polar (Zanen supplied 1uf@50v)
C410 .47@50v (Zanen supplied 1uf@50v)
C507 47@100v (Zanen supplied 4.7@100v)
C508 47@100v (Zanen supplied 22@50v)
C516 3.3@350v (Zanen supplied 4.7@250v)
C211 220@16v (Omitted from Zanen kit, but on the Zanen cap list)

[HCI]Mara'akate

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Sep 17, 2010, 4:39:17 PM9/17/10

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I also have drafted up a letter to fax to zanen about the missing
capacitors (this appears to be an on-going issue with them). I'll let
you know how it goes.

Kokovec

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Sep 18, 2010, 2:53:38 PM9/18/10

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I would go with the N.

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[HCI]Mara'akate

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Oct 4, 2010, 4:38:20 PM10/4/10

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I gave him a call today and he received my fax but hasn't sent
anything. He asked me if there was different revisions of the board,
he seemed to be confused as to why these were wrong. But in any case,
he said he'll be shipping out the replacement parts free of charge.

Dave McCooey

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Oct 4, 2010, 5:20:03 PM10/4/10

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Thanks for reporting on the progress.
My Vectrex needs a cap update, and I am considering get their kit.

[HCI]Mara'akate

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Oct 4, 2010, 8:30:35 PM10/4/10

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It's about $15 with S&H iirc. It might be easier to order the parts
from Mouser or Digikey. If you would like the complete parts list
(revised with the correct and missing parts) so you can order them
yourself let me know. (I'll probably end up doing this, just so it
can become public knowledge).

VectrexMad!

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Oct 5, 2010, 7:04:08 AM10/5/10

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Yes please. Can you list them here?
VectrexMad!

Stephen Jones

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Oct 5, 2010, 11:12:24 AM10/5/10

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Its a fair price as long as the capacitors are good quality. I have a
list of the parts in a photo that I could post to USENET.

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[HCI]Mara'akate

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Oct 5, 2010, 5:49:35 PM10/5/10

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On Oct 5, 11:12 am, marti...@sdf.lNoOnSePsAtMar.org (Stephen Jones)
wrote:

I know exactly which photo you are talking about, some fellow made a
picture guide of replacing the caps and doing the audio mod on a
photobucket-like account.

Anyways, here is the parts list and the brand of caps Zanen uses is
Xicon

C109 3300uF@25v or 4700uF@50v
C113 10uF@50v or 10uF@63v
C114 220uF@16v
C117 10000uF@25v
C118 10000uF@25v
C119 3300uF@25v or 4700uF@50v
C121 47uF@25v
C122 220uF@25v
C404 1000uF@25v
C409 0.47uF@50v Bi Polar
C410 0.47uF@50v
C411 1000uF@25v
C504 47uF@25v
C507 47uF@100v
C508 47uF@100v
C511 22uF@25v
C512 22uF@25v
C513 1000uF@25v
C516 3.3uF@350v
C521 47uF@25v
C523 470uF@16v or 470uF@25v

On Logic Board:
C211 220uF@16v
C212 100uF@16v
C213 100uF@16v
C228 10uF@50v or 10uF@63v
C323 4.7uF@50v

In case anyone is interested here is the text:

"This monitor repair kit is designed for the Vectrex portable home
video game arcade. Be sure to check that all the parts are included
in the kit: <lists parts>

Be sure to install all the parts on the monitor even though many of
the original parts seem to be working fine. Age, humidity, and
temperature will cause the value of electrolytic capacitors to
change. Installing all of the parts will assure many more years of
trouble free service. Each capacitor is polarized and can only be
inserted in one direction. Watch the polarity markings on each
capacitor. Make sure the game is unplugged and install the following
parts."

Just be sure to note where the bi-polar cap is!

Frank