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Post by vectrexmad on Jun 25, 2013 8:49:24 GMT -5
Well I had exactly the same problem regarding the cable. I just shrugged my shoulders and filed the edges of the connector so it could fit in the joystic controller port recess.
I use my AtariVox+ without the case. Somebody else, I can't remember here or on atariage drilled a large hole in the case so it was possible to access the dip switches without removing the case.
Make sure you have setup either VecVox or Vecvoice according to the game requirements.
YASI uses VecVoice.
You must change the operating mode via the dip switches when it is not connected to the Vectrex or when the Vectrex is not on. The images shown in the manual for the different modes are not entirely clear so it could be you have the wrong dip switch setting. I had to help another Vectrex fan who contacted me via my website about this. He thought he had made the correct settings but he had the dip switches set in the opposite setting.
When applying power the AtariVox+ announces what mode it is in.
If this doesn't help, please take a picture of the inside of the AtariVox showing the DIP switches and psot here.
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Post by VectorX on Jun 25, 2013 9:23:07 GMT -5
Well I had exactly the same problem regarding the cable. I just shrugged my shoulders and filed the edges of the connector so it could fit in the joystic controller port recess. This is probably the same case with the reproduction Vectrex covers with Nanny's Sewing Treats, where it wouldn't fit correctly on a Vectrex, since the person who made them didn't have a Vectrex to try it out on. I assume Golden Ax doesn't have a Vectrex. Somebody else, I can't remember here or on atariage drilled a large hole in the case so it was possible to access the dip switches without removing the case. I'm pretty sure it wasn't here (unless I just don't recall), as that's the first time I've heard of someone doing that (I think). Make sure you have setup either VecVox or Vecvoice according to the game requirements. YASI uses VecVoice. Yeah I know, both that and S. Frenzy run off of VecVoice. If it was incorrectly set I doubt it would cut on and off during gameplay/with a faulty cord but I could be wrong. You must change the operating mode via the dip switches when it is not connected to the Vectrex or when the Vectrex is not on. What do you mean? When applying power the AtariVox+ announces what mode it is in. I'm pretty sure it says "VecVoice" but I'll double check. Anyway, I figured I was overreacting with insinuating nothing would be done (I was just pretty much venting), as I contacted ax's wife, who replied this morning and said they would replace it. I'll wait back and check out a thing or two on it since to see if it'll work (only other thing I could think of is that if the #2 port is gunky and not working right, as I have an electronic contact cleaner, but I plugged in the Disc Duel Demo from Vecmania and the controls worked fine) before sending it back. |
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Post by TrekMD on Jun 25, 2013 10:36:24 GMT -5
I believe the version of the Vox+ that will be sold in the Atari Age store will have a "window" that will allow the user access to the dipswitches without having to open up the case. I myself find having to do that rather annoying, particularly because with the Vectrex has VecVoice and VecVox support, so one has to keep changing depending on the game being played.
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Post by VectorX on Jun 25, 2013 12:08:59 GMT -5
^Do you know what VM is talking about that I (might) have to do in between turning the unit on and off? Because I'd definitely like to try that out, and get one crisis out of the way (had to take one of the family cats into the vet just now, then my sister called here seeing if dad could take her kid to work at about the same time the cat had to go to the vet! But I assume something changed because we ended up not picking him up after all; sheesh!).
I turned it back on and it definitely said "VecVoice", so I have that much right. Don't know what I'm supposed to do in between turning it off and then back on though.
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Post by TrekMD on Jun 25, 2013 12:19:08 GMT -5
When you turn on the Vectrex with the Vox+ connected, the unit turns on and should announce the setting it is on: AtariVox, VecVox, or VecVoice. Each time you change the dipswitches to a new setting, the voice announcement should confirm the new setting. You can only do the change in dipswitches when the Vox+ is not connected to the console.
Does that help?
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Post by VectorX on Jun 25, 2013 12:22:07 GMT -5
No, because I've just set it on VecVoice and have left it like that since.
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Post by TrekMD on Jun 25, 2013 12:33:24 GMT -5
OK, so what do you need clarification for? I must not be understanding what you are asking.
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Post by VectorX on Jun 25, 2013 12:55:42 GMT -5
Just thought there was something else I needed to do after turning the Vox on and off, but maybe not. I'm not sure of what the wording of vectrexmad's last post means 100%.
If that is indeed it/that I don't need to do anything else, then I'll send it back tomorrow.
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Post by TrekMD on Jun 25, 2013 12:56:40 GMT -5
You don't have to do anything when turned off. You only do anything different if you want to change the settings for a different function.
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Post by VectorX on Jun 25, 2013 13:13:23 GMT -5
Ok, I'll see what vm has to say, then take a photo of it as it is (although it seems to be correct, as it says so and all) and put it up, then give up on it. That, plus I think I'll shave a little more off the bottom, as it is somewhat difficult to get in my controller port and I have to make sure it's making enough contact, although if it is talking and playing the two brief musical pieces I'm pretty sure I'm set. I don't think there's anything else to do, really  |
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Post by TrekMD on Jun 25, 2013 13:20:21 GMT -5
See what happens after you shave off ore of the connector. I haven't had any problems with mine but I had a cable already set up to connect the Vox+ to my Vectrex. I didn't get a new one with it.
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Post by vectrexmad on Jun 25, 2013 19:02:40 GMT -5
Just thought there was something else I needed to do after turning the Vox on and off, but maybe not. I'm not sure of what the wording of vectrexmad's last post means 100%. If that is indeed it/that I don't need to do anything else, then I'll send it back tomorrow. No sounds like you followed the correct procedure. All I was saying was to make sure that when changing the dips switches not to do it when the Vectrex was on. |
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Post by VectorX on Jun 25, 2013 19:07:25 GMT -5
Well, I'm done with it then. I shaved it a bit more and it attaches and detaches fine, but I'm still only getting sounds during startup.
Pretty sure it's the cord, which I'll be sending it back in a day or two. I also changed the switch settings in case I got them backwards (which wouldn't make any sense, as it said "VecVoice" upon startup, but I might as well try everything) but I got nothing there. Switched them back again and I got VecVoice and the two brief tunes, then nothing after that.
Goodbye. And thanks for the suggestions.
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Post by gliptitude on Jun 25, 2013 20:04:57 GMT -5
Sheesh, sorry you are having these problems with the AtarVox+, Darryl. ... I have one of these and I did not have any problems at all.
Seems like a bad time to be doing business with Ax if he has passed the whole thing over to his spouse to take care of. ... Maybe it would be worthwhile to wait until he comes back, or possibly just go for a refund/return for now, and wait until the next batch, (sounds like they might have an improved case by then). ... If it's really the case that AtariAge will be selling a version with a window in the case, I might consider selling you mine, at the original price, maybe even a hair cheaper...
In my view Ax did an outstanding job on these, and I would tend to defer to him. The project was apparently dead for years until he very aggressively inserted himself, and subsequently shipped completed units in a few months time. The board construction is quality. Generally speaking, the folks who have really been waiting for a looong time for this, were not waiting on thegoldenaxe. He is just the one who actually delivered on this project.
Mine is confirmed working and I have the cable, (I think its a modified GENESIS extension cord), and all the packaging. Got any interesting Vectrex loot to trade?
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Post by VectorX on Jun 25, 2013 20:13:48 GMT -5
Sheesh, sorry you are having these problems with the AtarVox+, Darryl. Thanks, the irony is that I'll only be playing these games for a couple of days before having enough of them! The voice will add an extra dimension but it won't keep my interest in them for long, until I eventually get other stuff that I can use for it... Seems like a bad time to be doing business with Ax if he has passed the whole thing over to his spouse to take care of. It might just be a crazy coincidence. She said she was sorry about it (already heard back from her) and that all cords were new. Sometimes even new things don't work; this could be one of them. Maybe it would be worthwhile to wait until he comes back, or possibly just go for a refund/return for now, An exchange...that should do it. If it's really the case that AtariAge will be selling a version with a window in the case, I might consider selling you mine, at the original price, maybe even a hair cheaper... I appreciate the offer, but I'd just like to exchange it and hopefully be done with it. In my view Ax did an outstanding job on these, I really am amazed by these (even if mine is barely working), especially when it also works with various Atari 2600 and 7800 stuff. People went to a lot of trouble over it. Mine is confirmed working and I have the cable, (I think its a modified GENESIS extension cord), Mrs. Ax says they're new. Makes me wonder what they're for... Got any interesting Vectrex loot to trade? Nope, until I happen to run across some stuff at a resale shop (never seen any in looking for years, but you never know), I got rid of the last of my Vec stuff over a year ago. |
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