moycon Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 I recieved mine in the mail today. I only messed with it about 15 minutes before I left the house for work, but I never could get it to show connected. Here's what I did. First I connected the cable to the PC and the cart and then launched the exe file in the drivers pack but it would say connected. So then I brought the Vectrex in and plagged the cart into it. Ran the exe file again and then turned on the Vec. Still wouldn't show connected. Am I doing this right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moycon Posted January 12, 2006 Author Share Posted January 12, 2006 Note : The problem was I was plugged into the wrong COMM port! The VecCart is GREAT! I highly recommend getting one if you own a Vectrex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeybastard Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 I bought one around Xmas. It is a GREAT product, well worth the dough. My one complaint is that the VecFlash menus are very dim so I have to raise the brightness to see them/pick a game and then lower it for the games. Not that big of deal really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moycon Posted January 13, 2006 Author Share Posted January 13, 2006 I bought one around Xmas. It is a GREAT product, well worth the dough. My one complaint is that the VecFlash menus are very dim so I have to raise the brightness to see them/pick a game and then lower it for the games. Not that big of deal really. 999154[/snapback] Hmmmm I hadn't noticed that on mine. Replaying these old Vec games I'm reminded how buzzy that system is. LOL What really sucks is I had a system about 8 years ago that was virtually hum free...and I wound up selling it when I bought my house!!! DAMN! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Mitchell Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 What really sucks is I had a system about 8 years ago that was virtually hum free...and I wound up selling it when I bought my house!!! DAMN!999495[/snapback] Some of the last Vectri manufactured were buzz free! I don't have one either! Rob Mitchell, Atlanta, GA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeybastard Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 Mines noisy but it doesn't bother me. I have to find a permanent spot for mine, right now I keep setting it up in different spots because at this point I have too much stuff in my gameroom. It's not exactly a bad situation to be in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Helmet Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 (edited) Mine buzzes pretty good. I gotta get a VecFlash so I can play all of the homebrew I have been hearing about. Edited January 13, 2006 by Lord Helmet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uosipa llamxew Posted January 14, 2006 Share Posted January 14, 2006 The VecFlash is great! The only thing I don't like is that I have to haul my Vectrex into the computer room each time I flash the cart. That's only temporary though because I'll be moving an older PC into the gameroom to use for DOS games and with my VecFlash, Krokocart, and Supercharger! So... how many of you have one of Richard's multi-console adapters adapters so that you can use it with your ColecoVision!? I bought myself one for Christmas. There are a lot of great arcade ports on the ColecoVision! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard H. Posted January 14, 2006 Share Posted January 14, 2006 The only thing I don't like is that I have to haul my Vectrex into the computer room each time I flash the cart I've got a solution to that (more details soon) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zonie Posted January 14, 2006 Share Posted January 14, 2006 I read that there is a buzz fix. It involves moving the sound board away from the flyback transformer, which is the cause of the buzz. I'll look for that and post if I find it again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uosipa llamxew Posted January 14, 2006 Share Posted January 14, 2006 The only thing I don't like is that I have to haul my Vectrex into the computer room each time I flash the cart I've got a solution to that (more details soon) 1000217[/snapback] ...will stay tuned! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeybastard Posted January 17, 2006 Share Posted January 17, 2006 So... how many of you have one of Richard's multi-console adapters adapters so that you can use it with your ColecoVision!? I bought myself one for Christmas. There are a lot of great arcade ports on the ColecoVision! 1000125[/snapback] I haven't yet but have been considering it. How much was the CV adapter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uosipa llamxew Posted January 17, 2006 Share Posted January 17, 2006 I bought mine for 35 dollars shipped! You will need to buy a ColecoVision PCB from Atariage to connect to. They are 8 dollars. some more info: The adapter consists and a PCB (which the VecFlash plugs into) and a ribbon cable and IDC connector (which an AA CV PCB plugs into). It doesn't come with the CV board (32K with socket version).You need to load the games with the MultiFlash loader, and then they are selected with a DIP switch (with CV power off) and hitting reset runs the game. The VecFlash must be programmed in the Vectrex (not CV). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard H. Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 (edited) Had a few PCB's made of a VecFlash power board. Basically, you slot the VF into it and then hook up a 6v-12v DC PSU (and the serial lead) and then you can program it without console. I might start making them if enough VF owners find such a thing useful. Edited February 10, 2006 by Richard H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maibock Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 I still have to get my vec-flash order in.. maybe this afternoon if things are slow.. Speaking of the buzz noise - I was expecting this after reading about its notoriety, and the one I just got hums when I turn the volume up pretty loud.. guess I lucked out with this one fun system indeed - having a blast with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Helmet Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 That's a cool solution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjk7382 Posted February 11, 2006 Share Posted February 11, 2006 I read that there is a buzz fix. It involves moving the sound board away from the flyback transformer, which is the cause of the buzz. I'll look for that and post if I find it again. 1000219[/snapback] I think this may be what you are talking about. I haven't done it yet, but it looks like it involves substituting insulated coaxial cable for the sound wire, and routing it away from the monitor. quiet_vectrex.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRetroGamer Posted February 11, 2006 Share Posted February 11, 2006 Had a few PCB's made of a VecFlash power board. Basically, you slot the VF into it and then hook up a 6v-12v DC PSU (and the serial lead) and then you can program it without console. I might start making them if enough VF owners find such a thing useful. 1016289[/snapback] Looks very nice, I'd pick one up if the price was right? What would you estimate your selling cost to be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard H. Posted February 11, 2006 Share Posted February 11, 2006 What would you estimate your selling cost to be? $20 inc shipping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uosipa llamxew Posted February 11, 2006 Share Posted February 11, 2006 I'll be all over this one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard H. Posted February 12, 2006 Share Posted February 12, 2006 I have 4 ready now if anyone wants one (the rest will be in a couple of weeks). PM me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard H. Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 I have more now, (see the bottom of my page for details). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
50TBRD Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 Interesting discussion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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