RecycledGamer Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 (edited) UPDATE July 7, 2011: I have a new batch of homebrew Vectrex lightpens available and ready to ship. They include the standard package. I'll make 10 available to AA members for $35 shipped in the US or $40 shipped worldwide. PM me to order. Thanks! About my homebrew lightpen: It's based on a schematic posted to the Vectrex Usenet forum by Tony Duell in 1995 as well as a revised schematic from PlayVectrex.com Uses a custom printed circuit board that I designed and produced Pen itself is a re-purposed marker shell. Cord is re-purposed from a Sega Genesis controller and modified for the Vectrex controller ports. Laminated label with custom Vectrex art Behaves just like the original Vectrex light pen I have put many hours into producing these lightpens. Despite the recycled case and cord they are very solid and well built. I will warrant them against defects for a year. The lightpen requires a lightpen-compatible Vectrex game cartridge: Art Master, Melody Master or AnimAction. There are also a couple of prototype/homebrew games on some of the various multicarts out there. I have the 1.0 version of the Sean Kelly cart and it includes a lightpen-compatible prototype called Engine Analyzer (which doesn't really do much). The lightpen should be plugged into port two and a standard controller into port one for most lightpen games. (Lightpen goes in port 1 for Engine Analyzer) You can see the lightpen in action as well as the process I went through to make them . Even if you are not interested in buying one, I hope you will find the video interesting and entertaining. $35 shipped anywhere in the US. I'll ship internationally for $40 shipped. I can do PayPal and USPS money orders. PM me for payment details. Chuck RecycledGamer Edited July 7, 2011 by RecycledGamer 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gutsdozer Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 Awesome video; I'd love to order one. I sent a PM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the-topdog Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 (edited) $35 shipped anywhere in the US. I'll ship internationally as well for a bit extra. I can do PayPal and USPS money orders. PM me for payment details. PM sent Edited February 25, 2010 by the-topdog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricDeLee Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 Awesome job on these! I was going to make these about 6 years ago. Then I realized... there was no way I could do it. These look very nice and professional. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nonner242 Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 Awesome video; I'd love to order one. I sent a PM. Very Cool Vid! I hope to get some extra cash soon to get one of these too. Got 1 now but you can never have enough, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RecycledGamer Posted February 26, 2010 Author Share Posted February 26, 2010 Awesome job on these! I was going to make these about 6 years ago. Then I realized... there was no way I could do it. These look very nice and professional. Thanks! I really appreciate the positive feedback. It was a lot of work, but I really had fun making them. Chuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrizzLee Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 Damn nice job. $35 is a deal considering the labor involved. If I didn't have a an OEM pen, I'd be all over this. Great job Chuck. Your love for the hobby shows. -Lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osbo Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 Wow! Really cool, and the video's great, one of the best ones I've seen on YouTube! Good job (I wish I had a Vectrex to buy one of your pens) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaytonaUSA Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 I don't even have a Vectrex and your video made me want a pen haha. Seriously though, how hard is it to find these homebrew carts that you can use the pen on? I've always wanted a Vectrex but wasn't really ever pushed to get one.. this might be that push. Thanks for the discount btw, and all the effort you went through to make these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fullnelson Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 I'll take one...PM sent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ransom Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 Great video. Thanks for sharing that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+swlovinist Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 These pens are awsome, Chuck went all out one these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loafer Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 PM sent, what a great price, many thanks for offering these up. Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RecycledGamer Posted February 27, 2010 Author Share Posted February 27, 2010 Thanks to everyone who bought a lightpen! You guys are awesome. I just finished packaging up and shipping all of the orders I received so far. I send out emails to everyone with the Delivery Confirmation number so you might want to check your spam folder if you didn't get one. I'm about to head to the Post Office with this: By request, here are a few pictures of the lightpen: I just assembled a few more so I still have some to buy. PM me for payment details. Chuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RecycledGamer Posted February 27, 2010 Author Share Posted February 27, 2010 I don't even have a Vectrex and your video made me want a pen haha. Seriously though, how hard is it to find these homebrew carts that you can use the pen on? I've always wanted a Vectrex but wasn't really ever pushed to get one.. this might be that push. Thanks for the discount btw, and all the effort you went through to make these. I've never actually owned a pen cart myself - I have only a multicart. If you want to play and noot just set your Vectrex on a shelf then I recommend a multicart for sure. The Sean Kelly ones pop up on eBay now and again. I see s guy in Poland is selling 32-in-1 multicarts on eBay for $50 shipped - anyone tried those? Chuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coyo5050 Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Ok, that is amazing, video sold me. PM sent. Have the 72 game multicart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the-topdog Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 If I didn't have a an OEM pen, I'd be all over this. I bought one just so I don't have to use my OEM LightPen... Chuck rocks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RecycledGamer Posted February 28, 2010 Author Share Posted February 28, 2010 I bought one just so I don't have to use my OEM LightPen... Chuck rocks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Thag Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Chuck was kind enough to send me one of these, and they are excellent. If you want an affordable alternative to an original light pen, then these are the way to go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubelindo Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 PM sent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaytonaUSA Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 PM sent! I'm officially a Vectrex owner with a multi cart (finally, Lunar Lander in vector form in the comfort of my home). Thanks again for making these. If you ever want to be adventurous and make the 3D headset too, do it haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonbar Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 Hi Chuck- I came across your eBay auction already--you do nice work! At the $40 eBay price, it's a steal. At the $35 AA price, it's a no-brainer! I've been trudging through a build of 2 light pens--I finally have all of the parts ready to go (though my cable is a tad on the ghetto side...). Given the hours that I've spent, your price is wonderful! I like your sticker artwork--would you sell me 2 stickers for my pens? Thanks, -Jason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaytonaUSA Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 PP money sent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gutsdozer Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 Got the pen fast. It looks and works great! Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phaxda Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 This thing is SO COOL. My wife gave me all kinds of shit about spending cash on it until I wrote I <3 you on the Vectrex screen. Then all was forgiven. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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