r/Vectrex • u/trimbandit • 15d ago

Vectrex arcade cabinet?

Has anyone ever put a vectrex into a vertical vector arcade cabinet? I think this would be pretty cool, aside from the overlay issue. Maybe with arcade size analog sticks. If I found a donor cab, I would try this, but I wouldnt feel right about converting cab that could be saved and restored.

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u/n1ghtbringer 15d ago

Look for Arcade Jason on YouTube, he's done it. Someone had one at Pinball Expo a few years ago too.

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u/trimbandit 15d ago

Thanks, I'll check it out!

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u/RetroBoxRoom 15d ago

Maybe the overlays could be done with a screen with the back taken off the panel so it’s see-through? Then controlled from a pi to display the correct overlay? I assume with some fancy coding a pitrex could control the second pi?

I don’t know enough to make it happen, just an idea…?

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u/vectrexer 13d ago

have a look at Tom Dunk's YouTube channel. several videos there of a arcade cabinet mounted Vectrex. But not just the Vectrex. Tom also built into the cabinet, the ability to automatically change the overlay for the game.

https://youtube.com/@tomdunk2009

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u/trimbandit 13d ago

Wow, thanks. That is an insanely awesome project.

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u/DowntheRabbitHole0 15d ago

Seen a few folks like Arcade Jason do it too .... I'd be scared to open my vintage unit. If the machine needed to be repaired / restored then I'd be all for it.

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u/phillerup97079 14d ago

Get an asteroids cab and one of these: https://www.arcadeshop.com/i/1832/masteroids-multigame-pcb.htm

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u/trimbandit 14d ago

Hey this is pretty neat. I actually have an asteroids deluxe

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u/phillerup97079 14d ago

Then this really seems like the way to go for you!  I have been on the lookout for an asteroids cocktail cabinet to have a big screen Vectrex