Crafted From Scratch: Unveiling My One-of-a-kind Vectrex Joystick!
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- Опубліковано 12 вер 2024
- Vectrex Joysticks are really expensive on the second hand market right now. If you need a second one or need to replace your exisiting one, why not make your own? I did! It's actually part of my research to create a steam punk style arcade table.
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Vectrex Controller Circuit diagram:
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Project board layout:
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Button and joystick layout:
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Here's the analogue joystick:
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Joystick Cable:
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Project Boards:
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Crystal tops:
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Nice that you demonstrated the Vectrex Joystick termination issue. Terminating the second joystick port is useful for games, like Hyperchase, that use the Vectrex in analog mode. Allowing the joystick in port 1 to truly center. A terminator for Vectrex Joystick port 2 is available. Useful for those players who cannot afford another Vectrex joystick.
Thanks. I wasn't aware that was what I was witnessing! Good to know it is a known thing. Appreciate the feedback.
Jubber probably felt a cold chill run down his spine when you mentioned analog control 😆
The first issue being the code doesn't fit on the cart beacuse he's packed it full of content.
Threaded rod or solder is the way to go for attaching those brass fixtures. You'll be disappointed with the performance of any glue.
To be clear I think Jubber is a hero, he actually made me a special cart with Victorian names for the games. Interesting to understand the challenges. Maybe if I run it as an emulation on Pitrex there’d be room!? Tanks for the suggestion of solder, I hadn’t thought of that.
Hi, do you have a link for the analogue sticks please.
Yes, and no. Most Vectrex games use the Vectrex joystick in a digital mode. Even the Vectrex Test Cart will show you the analog position, but also the digital activation points for a direction.
In an case, it's certainly preferable having an analog joystick for use with all the Vectrex games is better IMO.
Yes. It's a shame more games don't use the analogue data. Always better to have an analogue stick and be able to use it if required.