Vectrex Cartridge PCB Ultrasonic Cleaning PlayVectrex 2026-09-24 | Vectrex Cartridge PCB Ultrasonic Cleaning
Disney GWTS Hacking (Glow With The Show Keychain) PlayVectrex 2023-04-04 | Old project from March 2018: I resurrected an IR remote keychain I designed, and altered the code to work with the Disney Glow with the Show products. I busted out the Microchip tools to code up the PIC10LF322 which only has 512 words of flash and 64 bytes of ram. It’s worth it though because it’s tiny and only consumes 20nA when sleeping. You’d think the C compiler would be a challenge, but I had just under half the space left. Most everything has been hacked with GWTS by now, but I’ll be putting this on a fairly relevant Black Panther backpack that looks cray cray. Also I haven’t seen any GWTS keychain wands yet either ;) Gearing up for our Disney world trip next month! Hopefully someone else remembers the sunscreen ^_^.Not shown in the video, but I later added an extra couple modes I called Rave Modes. Just some GWTS codes I figured out by trial and error that were previously undocumented. They make the the GWTS products flash all kinds of different colors very rapidly for a while.
Asteroids on Vacation with 8BitDo Lite SE Controller is nice! PlayVectrex 2023-03-10 | 8BitDo Lite SE Bluetooth and USB gaming controller with light force buttons and rubber non-skid bottom: amzn.to/3yo1URPPerfect for Asteroids on vacation! Sorry didn't get the whole screen in the view, but I wanted to show the controller and screen... so I tried to hang out near the bottom there :DPlease note: Yes, I have the real Asteroids Cocktail at home and would not normally settle for emulation! It does play pretty nice with this controller though. Honestly, I should have packed my Vectrex with Rocks 'n' Saucers!Please note: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Stickermule.com Stickers vs. Labels [SEE DESCRIPTION] PlayVectrex 2023-02-23 | My personal preference for Vectrex cart labels#1 is CLEAR STICKER material which has high resolution and glows a bit with a translucent case. These come individually die cut and are hard to peel.#2 is NON-CLEAR LABEL material which still has a high resolution, but looks a bit grainy, but actually the colors are brighter and technically can look sharper if you don't focus too close on it. This is actually a close tie to #1 if you don't specifically need the label to fully light up from behind, or be clear in some way. I've made one where the game title is clear so the light shines through (Turkey Hero). Best to get these on a roll, and they are easy to peel and align. I'll have to upload a video of how I do my alignment!!#3 is NON-CLEAR STICKER material which honestly has the worst resolution, but good for give away stickers I think. Perhaps a design with less sharp edges would be good for this one?#4 is CLEAR LABEL material which is glossy and has weird texture based on the art used, but if you want glossy, it's a good pick. Of course if you need a CLEAR GLOSSY label as well... this is the one for you.Use my Stickermule Invite link and you'll get a $10 credit!===============================================stickermule.com/unlock?ref_id=6856214701&utm_medium=link&utm_source=inviteMore details==========Stickers vs. Labels: stickermule.com/support/difference-between-stickers-and-labelsRoll labels vs. Sheet labels: stickermule.com/support/what-is-the-difference-between-sheet-labels-and-roll-labels (TL;DR, they are basically the same finish, but sheet is a bit thicker and cheaper, however harder to peel and stick)Music - Zelda Lost Woods (Vector U Remix)
Vectrex - Turkey Hero - Giveaway Winner!! PlayVectrex 2022-11-25 | Let's pick a winner!! Join me live on Friday at 2pm CST!!
Vectrex - Turkey Hero - Cart Giveaway!!! (GIVEAWAY CLOSED) PlayVectrex 2022-11-23 | Winner Drawing: youtube.com/watch?v=JAygqdqNRqYHappy Thanksgiving!!! Time to give back to the community that gives me so much enjoyment!!After 100 likes on this video, I'll do a random drawing for the winner!Must be subscribed, LIKE this video and comment "thanks" to qualify.Good luck!!OFFICIAL GIVEAWAY RULES:What you Win:The Turkey Hero Vectrex Cartridge pictured in this video, including shipping to wherever you live. You pay any VAT/TAX import fees if you are outside of the USA.How to Enter:1. Subscribe to PlayVectrex on YouTube2. Like this video3. Comment "thanks" or anything you wish on this video---------Official Rules: It is free to enter to win. - The contest opened at 12 AM CST on November 22th, 2022- The contest closes at 12 PM CST on November 24th, 2022 if we do not reach 100 likes.- Participants must have a valid Gmail account to comment on the video for contest entry. - The winner will be chosen randomly with a YouTube comment picker at 12 PM CST on November 24th, 2022 and will be announced in the comments here the same day. If the winner has not followed the rules of the contest they will be disqualified. - The winner must contact PlayVectrex to claim their prize. PlayVectrex will validate you are the account holder with a keyword that must be edited into the winning comment.- If the winner does not respond within 1 week they will be disqualified and a new winner will be chosen.- Any information collected will be used for the sole purpose of delivering the prize to the winner. - This contest is not sponsored by YouTube. PlayVectrex is solely responsible for the contest and delivering the prize to the winner.Download the game for free here:playvectrex.com/games/turkeyhero_v097.zip
Jay Bowles / PlasmaChannel / Solid State Tesla Coil PlayVectrex 2022-11-13 | Jay Bowles @ChannelPlasma demonstrating a solid state tesla coil at @hackaday #supercon 2022 ⚡️🔥youtube.com/c/PlasmaChannel
Vectrex SAO - Hackaday Supercon 2022 PlayVectrex 2022-10-19 | My first shitty add-on, a mini playable Vectrex! Coincidentally it also uses a PIC (16F886) and has a charlieplexed white LED matrix! Here's the boot up screen and first game port, "Scramble" :DI'll be bringing a limited number of these to Supercon.6 to trade for other SAOs, so bring your extras ;-)Files and code will be up on Github soon:http://www.github.com/technobly/vectrex-sao
Vectorboy - Finished! (Sony Scopeman / Watchman FD-10A) PlayVectrex 2022-09-12 | I recently came across this excellent open-source design by Lucy Fauth @lucysrausch to convert a Sony Watchman FD-10A CRT TV into a Bluetooth audio connected XY Oscilloscope for playing Oscilloscope music, and had to build one! It also has another mode called Lorenz Attractor, which is pretty sweet. I've tentatively called my build of it Vectorboy because a group of us on the VEXTREME Discord server are building them and trying to figure out how to make it a portable Vectrex!I've been keeping a detailed log of the BOMs I used for ordering parts, and updated them after building and getting this working here: github.com/technobly/sony-scopeman/tree/main/hardware/bom-vectorboy-v1.3I also added some pictures and helpful info for the build in the main README: github.com/technobly/sony-scopemanSoftware has been updated to build correctly as well.If you'd like to join us on discord: discord.gg/TBwxd36e3f
Vectrex VEXTREME v1.0 SN:005 PlayVectrex 2022-05-01 | #vectrex #VEXTREMEgithub.com/technobly/VEXTREME
Vectrex - VeCaves by M. De Smet 2002, 2021 re-release by Packrat Video Games PlayVectrex 2022-04-23 | You can finally purchase VeCaves again right here!! packratvg.com/vvecaves.htmlVeCaves is an amazing title from 2002 that saw less than 100 copies released back then. It's a fun little one button game with music and two player mode as well. I also didn't show Spike's Spree which is another game on the cart that really need an analog joystick to play well. Read more about this game at the link above.
Veccy Pong v0.91 - by Brett Walach from PlayVectrex.com PlayVectrex 2022-04-18 | [Veccy Pong - v0.91] by Brett Walach from PlayVectrex.com 🐰 🥚 Happy Easter!!!🐰 🥚 Your goal is to jump and survive as long as you can. There is an end, but it's currently set super high (10,000) as the game is pretty fresh and needs more polish! I'll be adding more characters and effects. The high score can be saved on VEXTREME :D The game controls are listed in-game to make it easy to understand how to to play. If you like this game and have any feedback, please contact me and let me know. Thanks for playing! Game on :D DOWNLOAD: playvectrex.com/games/veccy_pong_v091.zip
Plonat Atek running on Vectorboy PlayVectrex 2022-03-26 | github.com/technobly/sony-scopemans-ol.itch.io/plonat-atek
Vectorboy (Pocket Vectrex!?) PlayVectrex 2022-03-25 | OH MY, this is really turning into something cool :D
Lucy Fauths Vectorboy (Sony Scopeman / Watchman FD-10A) PlayVectrex 2022-03-22 | I recently came across this excellent open-source design by Lucy Fauth @lucysrausch to convert a Sony Watchman FD-10A CRT TV into a Bluetooth audio connected XY Oscilloscope for playing Oscilloscope music, and had to build one! It also has another mode called Lorenz Attractor, which is pretty sweet. I've tentatively called my build of it Vectorboy because a group of us on the VEXTREME Discord server are building them and trying to figure out how to make it a portable Vectrex!I've been keeping a detailed log of the BOMs I used for ordering parts, and updated them after building and getting this working here: github.com/technobly/sony-scopeman/tree/main/hardware/bom-vectorboy-v1.3I also added some pictures and helpful info for the build in the main README: github.com/technobly/sony-scopemanSoftware has been updated to build correctly as well.If you'd like to join us on discord: discord.gg/TBwxd36e3fWe'll be iterating on this design, and maybe even Lucy will see this and stop by :D
Vectrex Holographic Stickers PlayVectrex 2021-12-28 | Included randomly with purchases from PlayVectrex.com
Vectrex - Spike Gets Squished by PlayVectrex 2021 PlayVectrex 2021-12-25 | Spike Gets Squished by Brett Walach from PlayVectrex.com[DOWNLOAD] playvectrex.com/games/spike_gets_squished_v093.zipGame 1 (or Game A)Your goal is to make your way through the maze and avoid getting squished between the deadly walls. There is only 1 life, but you can teleport away from the edges back to the center with button 3 or 4. Use these sparingly, as you'll only get bonus teleports every 2000 points. You can pause the game with button 1, and reset the game with all 4 buttons. Speed increases every 200 points, but maxes out at 6000 points.Game 2 (or Game B)Is more challenging and treacherous! You must collect all of the bows before the timer runs out to collect points and stay alive. Bonus teleports every 1500 points, and teleports are automatic in this game! You can still chose to teleport early if you wish though. Speed increases every 300 points, but maxes out at 9000 points. All other Game A rules apply as well. The faster you collect the bows, the more time left on the timer which will give you bonus points!Your goal is to survive until you reach 10,000 points.Game A/B is a throwback to where this game originates from?? Do you know which one?The high score can be saved on VEXTREME :DThere is currently one secret to be found... and it will increase the speed by 10 levels every time you access it. This is fun on Game A, but a bit torturous on Game B!The game controls are listed in-game to make it easy to understand how to to play.If you like this game and have any feedback, please contact me and let me know.Thanks for playing! Game on ^_^[LONGPLAY version with SPOILERS] - youtube.com/watch?v=unwF2K1rSUM&ab_channel=BDub
Ultimate Vectrex Analog Controller PlayVectrex 2021-12-23 | 0:00 - Intro2:07 - Overhead LED shot and disable/enable LED flashing feature3:13 - A look at the inside7:01 - How to calibrate9:19 - Overhead view of calibration mode10:44 - Talking about the HDPE ball top12:39 - Dynamic filtering14:53 - Playing XMAS Cart 2014 - Stocking Filler19:29 - Playing Hyperchase22:16 - Outro pictures
Vector War XI Oct. 30th ~ Nov. 6th - 2021 PlayVectrex 2021-10-31 | Join us here: vectorgaming.proboards.com/thread/2563/vectrex-tournament-vector-30th-2021
Introducing Vectorlink: The Ultimate Vectrex Controller System! PlayVectrex 2021-10-19 | =🎮 =🕹 =👾 = 👽 = 🎮 =🕹 =👾 =📓 Vectorlink User Manual📓 playvectrex.com/vectech/vectorlink/vectorlink-user-manual-r3.pdf👉 Sign Up for Back-in-Stock Notification 👉 playvectrex.com/vecstore/vectorlink=🎮 =🕹 =👾 = 👽 = 🎮 =🕹 =👾 =🕹 Compatible Controllers 🕹playvectrex.com/vectech/vectorlink/controllers 👾 Here's how to modify your 8BitDo Arcade Stick 👾playvectrex.com/vectech/vectorlink/arcadestick🎮 Quick links to parts for the 8BitDo Arcade Stick & mods 🎮amzn.to/31PEszF (8BitDo Arcade Stick)amzn.to/3Di36qG (Sanwa Joystick & Buttons CYAN)amzn.to/3kyFUx6 (5-pin cable to make plugging in the joystick simple)amzn.to/3Hf1YX4 (Torx Driver T-10)amzn.to/3kWDoRx (optional bat top 6mm thread)Other color combos:amzn.to/3ndw3OF (LIME GREEN KIT)amzn.to/3Ca3GoY (YELLOW KIT)amzn.to/3kBh5AG (PINK JOYSTICK)amzn.to/3F7fYQW (PINK BUTTONS)Please note: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.If you wanna go ALL OUT, and if you can find one of these quick release JLF shafts "The Link EX-Groove" in stock... do it! It's sick!!focusattack.com/search.php?search_query=PHREAKMODS (Focus Attack)paradisearcadeshop.com/collections/vendors?q=Phreak%20Mods (Paradise Arcade Shop)Vectorlink is a joystick adapter designed by Brett Walach of https://www.PlayVectrex.comin 2021 that allows many different types of high quality off-the-shelf wireless or wired controllers to be used with the Vectrex. It consists of a base adapter that has a connector that is the same one found on a Nintendo WiiMote. This enables the Vectorlink to connect to countless controllers out there. It was primarily designed to work with the 8BitDo SNES/NES Classic Bluetooth Retro Receiver (aka BT Dongle) and the 8BitDo Arcade Stick, but as you’ll see it works with so much more!Besides offering wireless digital and wired analog support for the Vectrex, the Vectorlink offers some premium features you’ve likely never seen on a controller before.» Individual button autofire rates are programmed in-game by pressing the button at thedesired rate!» Manual shots can be taken very precisely even when autofire is enabled!» 8 controls can be mapped to up to 8 buttons without any special software!» Analog sticks and accelerometer can be passed through a Dynamic Filter that is adjustable by the player, giving enhanced stability and control!The BT Dongle will pair wirelessly with many controllers: 8BitDo Arcade Stick and older N30 Arcade Stick, 8BitDo Lite, 8BitDo Zero 2, Xbox Series X Elite 2, WiiMote, Wii U Pro, and Nintendo Switch Joy-Con controllers. It is also supported by most of the current and older generation 8BitDo bluetooth controllers, which are very high quality, inexpensive and readily obtainablecontrollers. It also pairs with Xbox Series One, PS3 DualShock, PS4 DualShock and Pro, and the Switch Pro!The BT Dongle uses Bluetooth Classic 2.1 and as such has a very low latency. You won't notice any lag on the Vectrex, since the Vectrex typically polls the controller every 20ms, and the Vectorlink updates the controller data 8 times as fast (2.5ms). The BT Dongle also receives the data twice as fast (10ms). Some of the controllers available come with a 2.4GHz RF dongle which is even faster.
Vectrex LA TAP (Open Source Dev Tool) PlayVectrex 2021-08-21 | An open-source logic analyzer tap for the Vectrex: github.com/technobly/vectrex-la-tap
VEXTREME PCB TEST - ENIG vs. HASL vs. HARD GOLD!! PlayVectrex 2021-07-02 | This is a PCB insertion test for Vectrex homebrew video game cartridges. In this case we are testing the VEXTREME flash based multicart PCBs, but the results stand for any video game cartridge really.In this video, you'll see the results of 1000 insertion cycles on 4 different Vectrex PCBs:1 - VEXTREME - ENIG - PCBWAY (pcbway.com)2 - VEXTREME - ENIG - JLCPCB3 - VEXTREME - HASL - JLCPCB4 - BERZERK - HARD GOLD - GCEENIG = Electro-less nickel immersion goldHASL = Hot air solder leveledHARD GOLD = A thick plating of gold? This was actually hard gold from 1982, so I'm not really sure how thick it was ;-)If I had to rank these as far as best PCB technology for the valueL1 - Hard Gold (theoretically) w/45° - But too expensive2 - ENIG w/45° - JLCPCB ⭐ best value3 - ENIG w/45° - PCBWay - better silk screen than JLCPCB - little more expensive than JLCPCB4 - HASL w/45° from anyone5 - ENIG/HASL - Not chamfering the edge of the PCB to 45°
Building Vectrex LED Boards PlayVectrex 2021-03-28 | Store: playvectrex.com/vecstore/vectrexledJust a nice long video to show to the real time process of assembling Vectrex LED Boards. I completed 20 start to finish in two hours. Half the time is cleaning them.Another video showing the operation of this board:youtube.com/watch?v=gs0RqsXG9QEAnother video showing other parts of the process of building this board:youtube.com/watch?v=gfcdljKq0YITools:1. The trinocular microscope is the same one Scotty from Strange Parts uses. Check out his video and description for a link to buy. If you happen to be in Shenzhen, I can hook you up with Sue May like Scotty did for me, and you can pick one up directly in the SEG Electronics Building. It will fit most likely in your overhead carry on! youtube.com/watch?v=MBFyGzrClsI2. Kimtech kimwipes3. 91% isopropyl alcohol and go crazy with the 99% tech grade stuff for the final wipe.4. Solder - Kester SN63PB37 0.015" - My exact part# is 24-6337-2611 but you can't get it anymore, it's $$$$ neobits.com/kester_solder_24_6337_2611_bx_kester_lead_solder_p12396973.html but you can use this part # instead which is the same thing: 24-6337-00075. Flux is Chipquik SMD291 digikey.com/product-detail/en/chip-quik-inc/SMD291/SMD291-ND/3552016. Soldering Iron Hakko FX951 and Tips: - T15-JL02 bent hook conical tip has 0.2mm radius tip - T15-D16 narrow chisel tip is 1.6m wide - T12-BCM2 hoof/drag soldering tip is 2mm wide If you like what I'm doing and wish to support, please buy me a coffee and drop me some motivational message here: buymeacoffee.com/XzUGYrhL3 🙏 💙Music:Sonic - Green Hill Zone (Rukasu Remix)Super Mario World - Game Over (BKNAPP Remix)Astronomia (FearZ Trap Remix) - Coffin Dance Meme SongPrismo - Black Hole SunTokyo Drift (PedroDJDaddy Trap Remix)Zelda Lost Woods (Vector U Remix)Sean Kongery - Leave That Way
Vectrex Cartridge Dumper PlayVectrex 2021-02-21 | Vectrex Cartridge Dumper Adapter for use with TL866II+ EPROM programmers. This allows you to easily backup a copy of a precious collectable Vectrex game to be used on your personal flash based multicart.Music: Zelda Lost Woods (Vector U Remix)
Vextrex - Where Have All The Pixels Gone (Demo) - Jason Color Mode PlayVectrex 2021-02-21 | pouet.net/prod.php?which=59227
Vectrex - Mine Storm I - 1,456,770 PlayVectrex 2021-02-16 | I kind of just got my highest Mine Storm I score ever... and it was the first game I played on the Super Vectrex Multicart, and my first try.
VEXTREME v0.4 VECTREX MULTICART CASE CNC/MILLING PlayVectrex 2021-01-24 | First try, perfect results! That never happens! Well, I talked to all of the experts, and mushed all of their ideas and feedback with my common sense into what you see in this video. Thanks to all, you know who you are ;-)Feeds and SpeedsBit - 2mm ball nose end mill 2 fluteFeed rate - 600mm/min (later I up'd it to 700mm/min)Plunge rate - 46mm/minDepth per pass - 0.2mm (later I up'd it to 0.25mm)Fill Method - OffsetStep Over - 10%Spindle Speed - 10,000 RPM (MAX)Material - Clear Injection Molded PolycarbonateMachine - Sainsmart PROVer 3018G-code CAD CAM - EaselMusic: AMONG US Theme Song (BB GOAT EDM Remix)
Vectrex Stereo AY (AY-3-8912/AY-3-8910) PlayVectrex 2021-01-22 | There are better options available from [Obtainium Gaming](youtube.com/watch?v=1g5p1ysLQiQ&ab_channel=ObtainiumGaming). I just wanted something to play with :D This is the first test of my Vectrex Stereo AY adapter. This goes between your AY-3-8912 sound chip and the socket on the Vectrex logic PCB, and allows you to hear the Vectrex like you've never thought possible. #no-cut-mod #vectrexOpen source now! Be sure to observe the license, it's non-commercial.github.com/technobly/vectrex-stereo-ay
Vectrex - Vectorblade by Malban (SOLD OUT in 1 MINUTE!!!) PlayVectrex 2020-12-16 | SOLD OUT NOW!! BUT YOU CAN WATCH THE VIDEO TO SEE THE PROCESS.First 10 for sale via Paypal buy it now button. Secret link is in the video, shown for 12 seconds. Make sure you are logged into Paypal.
Vectrex - Merry Christmas! from Nathan Hulett PlayVectrex 2020-12-06 | A Secret Santa Vectrex present from Nathan Hulett. It is a playable game as well, and a pretty neat one at that. I did not show the game play since it's quite short, and you'll likely want to figure it out and experience it for yourself.Tools:1. The trinocular microscope is the same one Scotty from Strange Parts uses. Check out his video and description for a link to buy. If you happen to be in Shenzhen, I can hook you up with Sue May like Scotty did for me, and you can pick one up directly in the SEG Electronics Building. It will fit most likely in your overhead carry on! youtube.com/watch?v=MBFyGzrClsI2. Kimtech kimwipes3. 91% isopropyl alcohol and go crazy with the 99% tech grade stuff for the final wipe.4. Solder - Kester SN63PB37 0.015" - My exact part# is 24-6337-2611 but you can't get it anymore, it's $$$$ neobits.com/kester_solder_24_6337_2611_bx_kester_lead_solder_p12396973.html but you can use this part # instead which is the same thing: 24-6337-00075. Flux is Chipquik SMD291 digikey.com/product-detail/en/chip-quik-inc/SMD291/SMD291-ND/3552016. Soldering Iron Hakko FX951 and Tips: - T15-JL02 bent hook conical tip has 0.2mm radius tip - T15-D16 narrow chisel tip is 1.6m wide - T12-BCM2 hoof/drag soldering tip is 2mm wide If you like what I'm doing and wish to support, please buy me a coffee and drop me some motivational message here: buymeacoffee.com/XzUGYrhL3 🙏 💙Music:1. Carol Of The Bells (Nate Maelz & StickyBeats Trap Remix)2. Dopant Beats - Christmas Trap3. Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree (Buck Rodgers Remix Remix)4. The House (Instrumental)
Vectrex VeCaves by Mark De Smet 2002 PlayVectrex 2020-11-02 | Busted out #56 for International Play Your Vectrex Day (Nov 1st)Info: vectrex.fandom.com/wiki/VeCaves/Spike%27s_SpreeI also played these games!Beluga Dreams - 334Every Day is Halloween - 10225Fortress of Narzod - 8370Polar Rescue - 39000Rip-off - 2510SpideX - 172Tour de France - 1:19:32Vectorblade - 149839Vectrexians - 18310
Samurai Vectorblade PlayVectrex 2020-10-02 | Slicing and dicing the prints for my take of a very limited Vectorblade release... coming soon!Artwork by Jacek SelanskiGame by Malban
Droppin Glitter Bombs - VEXTREME / Vectorblade PlayVectrex 2020-09-28 | Some choices for the upcoming VEXTREME v0.4 release, and limited Vectorblade run of 10 numbered/signed carts in clamshell cases. For Vectorblade, the labels will be reversed from shown here, so that when plugged into the Vectrex, the fighter points up in the same direction as the one on screen. This was just a first test of the new materials and I'm blown away in person. I hope this is coming through your screen well! :D
Vectrex LED v1.0 Assembly PlayVectrex 2020-09-12 | Vectrex LED v1.0 for sale here: playvectrex.com/vecstore/vectrexled
Vectrex Cartridge with RGB LED v1.2 PlayVectrex 2020-07-19 | This Vectrex Cartridge PCB design supports 32KB/64KB ROMs and has an integrated RGB LED which looks great in a bunch of different translucent or clear cases. I specifically kept the artwork clean and didn't put my badging all over it so it works great for any game developer or user. I will be selling these on my website soon in blue and gold with 45° chamfered edges: playvectrex.comPCB design is open source: github.com/technobly/vectrex-cartridgeMusic: Rolemusic - The Pirate and the Dancer
Vectrex LED PCB v1.0 PlayVectrex 2020-07-14 | Add LED lighting to any Vectrex PCB in a clear cartridge shell! This works best with the clear cases, translucent cases, or clear 3D printed cases. I will be selling these on my website soon: playvectrex.com
VEXTREME v0.24 LEDs PlayVectrex 2020-05-26 | Up until now, the addressable LEDs on VEXTREME smoothly transition from one color to the next, but some users with no-buzz Vextrex units can hear some modulation from the LEDs. For these users that do not know the love of the Vectrex buzz that would otherwise overpower this modulation, we must make an effort to resolve this. One way is to use only colors that have no dimming, basically 6 colors (RED, YELLOW, GREEN, CYAN, BLUE, MAGENTA). It looks a bit more pastel, and it's not as smooth, but I think it's still pretty cool. We will also be adding an options menu in the near future, and you will be able to bring back the old style if you wish, and have brightness controls :D Until then, what do you think of this change??----------Music: Tristam - Till It's OverGet Tristam's Till It's Over here:Beatport: http://monster.cat/1gas0YwBandcamp: http://monster.cat/1fWR8BQiTunes: http://monster.cat/1lKH5RTFollow Tristam:Facebook: http://facebook.com/TheOfficialTristamTwitter: http://twitter.com/TristamOfficialYoutube: http://youtube.com/TheOfficialTristamSoundcloud: http://soundcloud.com/TheOfficialTristamFollow Monstercat:YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/MonstercatSpotify: http://monster.cat/1hGrCWkFacebook: http://facebook.com/MonstercatTwitter: http://twitter.com/MonstercatInstagram: http://instagram.com/monstercatSoundCloud: http://soundcloud.com/MonstercatGoogle+: plus.google.com/+Monstercat
Typeracer Hacking (Typing Robot) PlayVectrex 2020-05-06 | Code: go.particle.io/shared_apps/5eb26a86bb64c8000c4320adMusic: The Chordettes - Mr. Sandman (RaceCarBed Trap Remix)Hardware: Particle Photon - store.particle.io/products/photon
Vectrex Scramble - 81500 Points PlayVectrex 2020-04-14 | A little Vectrex Scramble highscore battle going on right now between me and Tony, and hopefully some others soon. Playing with my Vectorcade controller and open source VEXTREME flash cartridge. Not the highest Scramble score ever, but my first time officially beating level 3 and on video :D
Vectrex Scramble Level 3 - Maze of Death! PlayVectrex 2020-04-11 | If you've ever got here with normal lives, do you wish you had like 60 more chances after you instantly died? Here's what happened after like 60 - 100 more turns with infinite lives enabled :D
20 Second Automatic Hand-washing Timer PlayVectrex 2020-03-17 | Hey, I don't know about y'all, but every time I'm washing my hands latelyI'm thinking about washing them for 20 seconds.But I know I'm not getting there, maybe 10 seconds at best.So, I made this automatic hand washing timer for me and my familyto keep track of how long we're actually washing our hands for.Source Code: go.particle.io/shared_apps/5e71314421352b00188fce92Microcontroller (Wi-Fi / IoT / Internet Connected): Particle Photon store.particle.io/collections/wifi/products/photonLED Matrix (x2): adafruit.com/product/1853Music: Zelda Lost Woods (Vector U Remix)
VEXTREME v0.2 Open Source Vectrex Multicart - Addressable LED Control PlayVectrex 2020-01-13 | I implemented a control system for the addressable LEDs today! Veccy Bird v1.5 from Michael Simonds gets the first treatment!mikiex.itch.io/veccy-birdAs a reminder this project is open source and the github page is here: github.com/technobly/vextreme
VEXTREME v0.2 - FOR SALE NOW! (SOLD OUT, BUT CHECK OUT THE PROCESS) PlayVectrex 2019-12-29 | Secret link is in the video, shown for 20 seconds. (SOLD OUT, BUT CHECK OUT THE PROCESS)What is this thing? github.com/technobly/vectrex-cartJoin us on Discord: discord.gg/6dwevyFMusic: Daft Punk - Doin' It Right (Montmartre Remix)
VEXTREME v0.2 - Painful Rework PlayVectrex 2019-12-26 | Calling all Vectrex Cartridge makers! This is a Public Service Announcement... don't let your Vectrex friends make carts with soldermask surrounding the PCB fingers! xD The soldermask can be applied quite thick and cause the Vectrex cartridge slot contacts to float up over the top of the PCB fingers and not make good contact. Especially when in a cartridge case that holds the cart perpendicular to the slot. Here I show a summary of a little arts and crafts to fix this first batch, but I'll be sure to add nice lessons learned in the Docs section of my repo here: github.com/technobly/vectrex-cart#docsMusic: Singing in The Rain (The Bangerz Remix)
VEXTREME Vectrex Multicart v0.2 - Build and Operation PlayVectrex 2019-12-09 | VEXTREME Vectrex Multicart v0.2 - Build and Operation ... STM32 footage was not there again!! sorry about that. Half the clips were missing again. Not sure what's going on with that but I have to fix it! Anyhoo it's keeping this video a bit shorter so that's probably good.v0.2 Fixed the hole spacing and it's now perfect! Unfortunately the PCB fingers really need to be just a tad longer to make a better connection with the fairly short cartridge slot on the Vectrex. Coupled with the fact this board has a HASL (hot air solder leveled) finish instead of ENIG (gold flashed) it really does not like to make good contact when in the plastic cartridge shell. PCB only works great every time though, so if you are interested in that keep reading.v0.2 Also add some cool addressable LEDs. One issue is the first LED, near U3 is slightly in the way of the plastic boss that stabilizes the PCB in the cart shell. Due to this, I removed it and jumpered the clock and data lines. The serial header also interferes with the case bosses a bit so I flush cut a couple of them. Also pictured I have at least one size of cap 0.1uF is 0603 instead of the 0805 it should be.USB-C works flawlessly!Firmware so far implements a software driven SPI-like driver for the addressable LEDs. Ideally they would be on hardware SPI2 so we can do some fancy stuff like DMA control. I would have to move some things around to make this work, which should be totally possible. For now those v0.2 can look cool before the menu loads, then control stops. Still possible to do control in firmware in-between ROM access, but I believe DMA control will be better in the long run.These are not for sale yet, but if you are interested in one of the v0.2 boards stay tuned.Tools:1. The trinocular microscope is the same one Scotty from Strange Parts uses. Check out his video and description for a link to buy. If you happen to be in Shenzhen, I can hook you up with Sue May like Scotty did for me, and you can pick one up directly in the SEG Electronics Building. It will fit most likely in your overhead carry on! youtube.com/watch?v=MBFyGzrClsI2. Kimtech kimwipes3. 91% isopropyl alcohol and go crazy with the 99% tech grade stuff for the final wipe.4. Solder - Kester SN63PB37 0.015" - My exact part# is 24-6337-2611 but you can't get it anymore, it's $$$$ neobits.com/kester_solder_24_6337_2611_bx_kester_lead_solder_p12396973.html but you can use this part # instead which is the same thing: 24-6337-00075. Flux is Chipquik SMD291 digikey.com/product-detail/en/chip-quik-inc/SMD291/SMD291-ND/3552016. Soldering Iron Hakko FX951 and Tips: - T15-JL02 bent hook conical tip has 0.2mm radius tip - T15-D16 narrow chisel tip is 1.6m wide - T12-BCM2 hoof/drag soldering tip is 2mm wide If you like what I'm doing and wish to support, please buy me a coffee and drop me some motivational message here: buymeacoffee.com/walach 🙏 💙Music: Zelda Lost Woods (Vector U Remix)Music: Sonic - Green Hill Zone (Rukasu Remix)
