RecycledGamer Posted March 2, 2010 Author Share Posted March 2, 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 Thanks! on eBay they are actually $44 shipped so AA members are saving $9. I'd be happy to drop a couple of labels in an envelope for you. Just PM me your address. I saw your earlier PM - sorry I haven't had time to respond yet. Chuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RecycledGamer Posted March 2, 2010 Author 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. Oh man...that is awesome. Wives are so easily swayed by the warm phosphor glow of a vector monitor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonbar Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 PM Sent (and free bump) Thanks, -Jason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard H. Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 That's a very good price , considering the massive amount of work involved in making PCB's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keilbaca Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 I just checked out the video, and that is a *very* nice job that you did. It looks really professional, I'm very impressed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+thegoldenband Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 (edited) I got mine on Saturday, and it's great! I had a blast with Art Master and Melody Master -- the animation features in Art Master are really quite remarkable. What other titles support the lightpen? I'd heard that Engine Analyzer had some lightpen functionality, but I don't know if that's true and wasn't able to figure it out (inasmuch as it's a figure-out-able sort of program). I have the 72-in-1 multicart, so I have whatever's on there, but no other homebrew carts. Edited March 8, 2010 by thegoldenband Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plink Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 I got mine on Saturday, and it's great! I had a blast with Art Master and Melody Master -- the animation features in Art Master are really quite remarkable. What other titles support the lightpen? I'd heard that Engine Analyzer had some lightpen functionality, but I don't know if that's true and wasn't able to figure it out (inasmuch as it's a figure-out-able sort of program). I have the 72-in-1 multicart, so I have whatever's on there, but no other homebrew carts. There is also animaction, purely for animations.. If you liked the animations in Art Master..then you'll love animaction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricardowilmers Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 Hi, Do you have this product to sell ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+thegoldenband Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 What other titles support the lightpen? There is also animaction, purely for animations.. If you liked the animations in Art Master..then you'll love animaction Alas, Animaction is the one classic-era Vectrex title that was omitted from the 72-in-1 multicart. I wonder why? Maybe there's extra RAM onboard or something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonbar Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 Indeed, Animaction requires extra RAM. -Jason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RecycledGamer Posted March 10, 2010 Author Share Posted March 10, 2010 Thanks to all of you who have supported the project. I shipped lightpens all over the country and Europe. I see a bunch of you have received your light pens. I'm happy to hear that you are getting some use out of them! I have a couple more left, but I plan to do another batch as we get closer to CGE. I'll also be making a batch of Genesis and SNES controllers modded for Vectrex. Best, Chuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectrexMad! Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 Thanks to all of you who have supported the project. I shipped lightpens all over the country and Europe. I see a bunch of you have received your light pens. I'm happy to hear that you are getting some use out of them! I have a couple more left, but I plan to do another batch as we get closer to CGE. I'll also be making a batch of Genesis and SNES controllers modded for Vectrex. Best, Chuck Hello Chuck, Received my light pen today. Thanks for producing these - it works a treat. Today I have been playing Melody Master (for the first time). regards VectrexMad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethaniel Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 received mine a few hours ago works like a charm!!! Thanks Chuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loafer Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 Howdy, for your info, I got mine yesterday. Probably won't be able to test it for a while but had to comment on the build itself, which is very cool. Nice lable, cable doesn't seem flimsy at all, so thanks and well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+eebuckeye Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 Howdy, for your info, I got mine yesterday. Probably won't be able to test it for a while but had to comment on the build itself, which is very cool. Nice lable, cable doesn't seem flimsy at all, so thanks and well done! Finally tried out my light pen and it works great!! I also bought 3D glasses someone made a few years ago and tried them out! I have no idea who made them but they also worked! :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard H. Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 Do you have one left ? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akator Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 Got mine on Monday, but it took until today for me to test it. Great work, Chuck I noticed something that seemed odd and hoped someone would have some advice. When using the pen, the screen slightly changes scale. Meaning, when the pen registers on the screen, everything scales up a bit. There's also a slight change in the background hum from the speaker. Is this normal, or is it something I can adjust/fix? This doesn't happen with non-lightpen games... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iainjh Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 I received a refund back from paypal today, it appears chuck never took the money. I presume that means he's run out after all? Iain, UK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coyo5050 Posted April 4, 2010 Share Posted April 4, 2010 (edited) Got a chance to finally try mine after having it for awhile. Great work, shipped fast, highly recommend! Edited April 4, 2010 by coyo5050 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RecycledGamer Posted April 8, 2010 Author Share Posted April 8, 2010 Got mine on Monday, but it took until today for me to test it. Great work, Chuck I noticed something that seemed odd and hoped someone would have some advice. When using the pen, the screen slightly changes scale. Meaning, when the pen registers on the screen, everything scales up a bit. There's also a slight change in the background hum from the speaker. Is this normal, or is it something I can adjust/fix? This doesn't happen with non-lightpen games... It does that on mine too. Also happens with the "real" Vectrex lightpen I tried, at least on my machine. I think it's just another one of the funky quirks of the Vectrex. Chuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RecycledGamer Posted April 8, 2010 Author Share Posted April 8, 2010 I received a refund back from paypal today, it appears chuck never took the money. I presume that means he's run out after all? Iain, UK. Hi Iain, Sorry your payment got returned. I'm not sure why unless the email address was misspelled which would cause the payment to float out there for awhile until it was returned to you. I have two more in stock now and another batch on the way in a couple weeks or so. Feel free to PM me again and we'll confirm that you have the correct address. On a different note, I have perfected my technique for making custom controller PCBs and will soon have available a batch of Genesis and SNES controllers modded for Vectrex along with another "making of" video. Stay tuned! Chuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akator Posted April 8, 2010 Share Posted April 8, 2010 Got mine on Monday, but it took until today for me to test it. Great work, Chuck I noticed something that seemed odd and hoped someone would have some advice. When using the pen, the screen slightly changes scale. Meaning, when the pen registers on the screen, everything scales up a bit. There's also a slight change in the background hum from the speaker. Is this normal, or is it something I can adjust/fix? This doesn't happen with non-lightpen games... It does that on mine too. Also happens with the "real" Vectrex lightpen I tried, at least on my machine. I think it's just another one of the funky quirks of the Vectrex. Chuck Thanks, that's good to know. I only have one Vectrex and yours is the first lightpen I ever used with it. It's truly awesome, I've had several hours of fun, and even my wife played with it a few times Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonbar Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 Chuck- I received my light pen stickers today--you went above & beyond & gave me more than I asked for--thanks!!! They seem to be very high quality. What are the smaller, clear (or white?) stickers for? Please let me know again if I can return the favor! Thanks, -Jason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RecycledGamer Posted July 8, 2010 Author Share Posted July 8, 2010 Hi all, If you didn't get a crack at my first batch of repro Vectrex lightpens, now is your chance to get one! I made a new label for the lightpen that is more like the art on the original lightpen. I also created a package design with a label I designed to look like the art on the original lightpen box. I am making a batch of 12 available to Atari Age members right now! EDIT: Just to be clear - these lightpens are done now and ready to ship - this is NOT a pre-order! $35 shipped (US and Canada) for a lightpen only $40 shipped (US and Canada) for a lightpen AND the custom package (see last photo) PM me if interested and I will send you my PayPal address. Chuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moycon Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 PM sent!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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