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Post by nightowl on Sept 12, 2014 22:54:55 GMT -5
Hello, Just wanted to introduce myself and show some of my work. I have been commissioned to build it and go to auction with it. Here is a link for the video.... www.youtube.com/watch?v=uR4hHlWgCuQwww.youtube.com/watch?v=gcXoQ6yGIt4Here is some Pics of the progress....  Current State  Rear  ![]() Joystick Interface Board  Power Supply Detail  Check out the videos let me know what you guys thinks. It will be available for auction. |
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Post by TrekMD on Sept 13, 2014 0:46:54 GMT -5
Welcome. That looks very good!
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Post by nightowl on Sept 13, 2014 22:04:44 GMT -5
TY for the welcome!!! More pics are coming as is gets finished up.
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Post by akator on Sept 14, 2014 15:19:56 GMT -5
Looks great! Looking forward to seeing how the rest turns out  It would be extra cool if you added an AtariVox+ built into the cabinet with the sound output through the same speaker as the Vectrex standard audio. Will there be a flash cart or a way to easily swap cartridges? |
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Post by gliptitude on Sept 15, 2014 14:13:07 GMT -5
Hey looks nice.
Does the original controller hidden in the back still have some function?
.. In your Prequel video you refer to a 3D Imager you are salvaging. .. Did you know that there are reproduction 3D Imagers available now for not too much money?
.. You also mention in the video that you can produce overlays. Can you please elaborate on your experience or insight into doing that?
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Post by nightowl on Sept 16, 2014 10:41:42 GMT -5
Hey looks nice. Does the original controller hidden in the back still have some function? .. In your Prequel video you refer to a 3D Imager you are salvaging. .. Did you know that there are reproduction 3D Imagers available now for not too much money? .. You also mention in the video that you can produce overlays. Can you please elaborate on your experience or insight into doing that? My Response hope it elaborates some. The Controller on the rear is for two things. 1). For the two player games or any future two player games. 2.) For the times when you feel like playing the vectrex arcade with the original controller. Ah And Yes the imager! I am very well aware of the reproduction models. I only speak for myself when I say I wouldn't have learned the things I know if I didn't take things which were broken and repaired them. Plus its nothing like the real thing..right? and the overlays....... We were messing around, but we know we can reproduce them.   |
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Post by nightowl on Sept 16, 2014 10:43:31 GMT -5
There is a Multicart PreInstalled.. Here are some recent pics....  Power Supply Painted with A plexi Cover     Little LED Fun!   More to come..... |
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Post by VECTREXER on Sept 17, 2014 20:49:02 GMT -5
Not sure why the board needs to be lit. But I LOVE it!
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Post by xefned on Sept 18, 2014 17:10:29 GMT -5
Good looking overlays! I'd love to hear how you did it if you ever feel like sharing some details. I've experimented quite a bit with laser printing on acetate and laminating the print, but I'm always quite unhappy with the inevitable warped lamination and the cutout and rounded edges. |
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Post by iesposta on Sept 18, 2014 19:59:21 GMT -5
When is GCE Convention 2014?
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Post by Mayhem on Sept 19, 2014 4:54:31 GMT -5
It was last weekend.
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Post by xefned on Sept 19, 2014 9:12:24 GMT -5
Nightowl, I also love that you hacked the opening screen ROM. I want to give that a try just for fun.
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Post by centaura on Sept 20, 2014 15:01:39 GMT -5
Great job! (I also like the way you isolate the boards with methacrylate) I will follow the progress with interest Be welcome, nightowl |
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Post by nightowl on Sept 21, 2014 13:01:01 GMT -5
Thank you guys definitely feel the welcome here. Will add more updates soon as the weather clears up. This is still in raw form, next episode will be the on the marquee, lights, finish,some cool art and details.
xefned - I tend to put a little extra touch in every project I build. I thought how much cooler would it be that the arcade boots up with NightOwl Arcades. Glad you caught that!!
Since you will be able to look inside the arcade while its on it was important to isolate the boards as well. Should be a good show when its all running. ( The portion of the top and back will be see through ).
Will update shortly thanks again guys.
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Post by jasonbar on Sept 21, 2014 13:44:58 GMT -5
Awesome work, but what is "mini" about it? It looks bigger than the original Vectrex! :]
-Jason
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