Paul Westphal Posted August 5, 2016 Share Posted August 5, 2016 (edited) This is the best place to ask, because we 8 bit guys know our stuff! I have been working on three Vectrex's, and I need to know the best place to find a spare Motorola 68A09. Does anybody have a spare or know where to get one in the US? Much appreciated for any help. EDIT: I noticed there are 68B09's on ebay, will those work? Thanks, Paul Edited August 5, 2016 by Paul Westphal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+5-11under Posted August 5, 2016 Share Posted August 5, 2016 I don't have an 8-bit machine anymore, but it looks like the 68B09 will work (2 MHz; A is 1.5 MHz, 6809 is 1 MHz). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+mytek Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 Hey Paul, I have a clean working Vectrix with two controllers and a few games. How much are these worth now days? - Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vectrexer Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 I have a clean working Vectrix with two controllers and a few games. *** - Michael You have an electric scooter with two controllers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+mytek Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 You have an electric scooter with two controllers? Opps I meant to say 'Vectrex' as in this... Not this... Although that scooter looks very nice - Michael 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kogden Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 I miss my Vectrex :-( Emulation just isn't the same with vector games. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tickled_Pink Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 I actually have some 68A09s coming in within the next couple of weeks (I hope - I'll have to check what's on the list). I'm in the UK but shipping to the US is pretty cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbking67 Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 I just sold mine for $250. Probably could have gotten more. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+mytek Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 I just sold mine for $250. Probably could have gotten more. Wow I didn't realize the value had gone up so high. Probably because not all that many got made, and/or people didn't hang on to them over the years. I got mine with all the accessories for $20 at a flea market about 15 years ago. - Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoTonah Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 Hi Paul, Honestly, you'd be best off asking some RadioShack CoCo fans: the 6809 series was used in those. Whoever sells spare parts for it should have something for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesD Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 (edited) There are two major variations of the 6809. The 6809E, and the 6809. The two are not interchangeable as they have slightly different buss signals.http://www.cpu-world.com/info/Pinouts/6809.htmlBeyond that there are versions rated for different clock speeds. Faster models can be substituted for slower ones.The 68B09 can replace the 68A09, and the 68B09E can replace the 68A09E.The Hitachi 6309 is also a drop in replacement.Just don't cross between E and non-E versions and you'll be ok. *edit*BTW, this board has a Vectrex section under Classic Gaming General. Edited August 9, 2016 by JamesD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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