Rolo Posted September 24, 2017 Author Share Posted September 24, 2017 And those cigar boxes never seem to loose this special tobacco smell. My father used to smoke cigars, too, back in the day (early eighties). I'm still having a few of his boxes for storing electronic components. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andromeda Stardust Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 They start to lose odor after a couple months provided adequate ventallation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolo Posted October 3, 2017 Author Share Posted October 3, 2017 project update: Today i did final assembly and testing of the kits, I've been making so far. I also started packing them up. Some accounting and some quick calculation showed higher production costs than anticipated, which means I'm going to madly increase the price of the Vectrex Joystick Kit to now US$ 60 ! I'm going to chronologically PM the registered people on the waiting list next and ask, if their orders still are valid and delivery still desired. Everything is completely non-obligatory. If anybody should have lost interest, I'll simply scratch the name and go to the next line. Until now, I've just made half of the kits. So, if you do not get a PM now, you might be on the lower half of the list. It will take some time to build the remaining kits, but I'm working ... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolo Posted October 8, 2017 Author Share Posted October 8, 2017 project update: Started delivering... A few kits are on their way... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolo Posted October 27, 2017 Author Share Posted October 27, 2017 project update: About two thirds of the waiting list processed and delivered. ... :rolling: Little break until december. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnson2207 Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 project update: About two thirds of the waiting list processed and delivered. ... :rolling: Little break until december. Hey Rolo, Is there a chance you have any more joystick kits available? I would like one, please. -Erik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolo Posted November 15, 2017 Author Share Posted November 15, 2017 I sent you a PM. -Roland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolo Posted December 9, 2017 Author Share Posted December 9, 2017 Sorry, I've been heavily distracted by my multi-cartridge projects. Can't do all things simultaneously. Of course I will finish the kits. Just need some time. THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolo Posted December 23, 2017 Author Share Posted December 23, 2017 project update: Merry Christmas restarting production: 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vectrexroli Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 So finally had some time to put that great kit together and as I have neither time nor motivation making another video, here at least some photos of my version. It is not perfect and I made some stupid mistakes, which I cannot fix without getting another new case, but that´s way too much work for my taste, at least it works pretty well. Took me some time to find a proper case and it works great with “analog games” like Star Sling or Spikes Circus, Vector Patrol does not need analog controls, but the auto fire feature is quite helpful there. Also tested it with the latest version of Menschenjagd and it worked great even no analog controls required there. BTW, keep an eye on that game, I personally found it exciting and fun to play and I also like the speech output of that game. One photo shows the new joystick compared to 2 other analog homebrew sticks from my collection. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andromeda Stardust Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 Very nice. Your product makes me wish I owned a Vex. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolo Posted January 2, 2018 Author Share Posted January 2, 2018 Thanks vectrexroli, For showing us your joystick creation! Well done! It's looking quite good, and obviously it's good for gaming, which is the intention of the whole project. project update: I've been making cables, probably one of the most boring jobs in the universe. At the moment, I'm soldering the remaining pcbs and am almost ready. Final tests still missing. I will PM the people on the waiting list soon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolo Posted January 6, 2018 Author Share Posted January 6, 2018 project update: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+LS650 Posted January 6, 2018 Share Posted January 6, 2018 Looks awesome. I would be interested... but I am all thumbs when it comes to this kind of work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiLic0ne t0aD Posted January 6, 2018 Share Posted January 6, 2018 I'm going to start gathering up a few parts, but the hardest decision to make is what case I'm going to use in the end. I'd prefer to use the 3D printed version by Richard H, but the Hammond Mfg. case Vectrex Roli used seems like a safe bet as well, although I'd like my buttons to be horizontal and not staggered. Decisions, decisions... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolo Posted January 6, 2018 Author Share Posted January 6, 2018 Did you notice VECTREXROLIs new video (covering controllers and more)? https://youtu.be/30DaOCdRGUE 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolo Posted January 22, 2018 Author Share Posted January 22, 2018 project update: I finished my waiting list! I contacted all people on my list and shipped all items, as ordered. Only a few spare kits are left. This means, this project is coming to an end now. Thanks to all supporters! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andromeda Stardust Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 project update: I finished my waiting list! I contacted all people on my list and shipped all items, as ordered. Only a few spare kits are left. This means, this project is coming to an end now. Thanks to all supporters! I genuinely wish I had a vex so I could justify buying one. Will you consider releasing a schematic after the final run is sold out? Vex is one of my dream consoles, and I do have the skills necessary to fabricate a homebrew controller. Stick a pole on the end of a thumbstick since true analog joysticks are as rare as unicorn farts... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolo Posted January 25, 2018 Author Share Posted January 25, 2018 (edited) Will you consider releasing a schematic after the final run is sold out? Well, the circuitry is quite straight forward, but it's just a part of the task. So, I'm not sure, if those schematics really would help somebody. Equally important: identifying suitable components, ordering things from various stores, designing pcbs according to the parts, designing the mechanical outline getting/making cables getting fitting sticks (most thumbtacks simply fall of the controller, that's why I designed one of my own) fix all the errors Assuming some major demand, I could consider to provide real DIY-kits for the experts: Unsoldered, just parts and pcbs. That would speed up things considerably and would still be an easy and quick way to make an individual controller, without to much detail work. Edited January 25, 2018 by Rolo 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolo Posted February 13, 2018 Author Share Posted February 13, 2018 project update: Three kits left ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolo Posted April 27, 2018 Author Share Posted April 27, 2018 project update: Today I shipped my final VECTREX Joystick Kit. So, I'm hibernating this project for probably, well, for good. Almost all components are gone, except some buttons, cables, levers. Thank you all kit-builders for the support. Have fun and maybe for all the people, who still did not put the thing together, a little reminder: Today is a good day to start making your own personal Vectrex joystick. Best regards, Rolo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andromeda Stardust Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 Congrats man. I really enjoyed following this project and wish I could have contributed somehow. Someday I'll stumble across a Vectrex in the wilds... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e5frog Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 Good work, if you give it up for good it would be nice if you could share the details if someone wants to build one in two years or so - or perhaps if someone else wants to make a batch for the electronically impaired. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirchoff Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 I finished assembling the kit I purchased. I made several modifications but they were fairly easy thanks to how customizable this kit is. Everything controls great and I'm really enjoying the auto fire. If I ever made another, I would do a few things differently. I would make my overlay matte instead of glossy, it is a real fingerprint magnet. Thank you Rolo for a great kit. I really enjoyed building it but will enjoy using it that much more. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Espen Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 I'm a bit ashamed to admit that my kit is still in the box... Anybody offering a plug and play case? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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