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** 6809 CPU @1.5MHz
 
** 6809 CPU @1.5MHz
 
** 1KB RAM
 
** 1KB RAM
** Vector display!
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** [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vector_monitor Vector display !]
 
* Original game cartridges: Solar Quest, Scramble, Clean Sweep
 
* Original game cartridges: Solar Quest, Scramble, Clean Sweep
 
* No overlays
 
* No overlays
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== Documentation ==
 
== Documentation ==
  
[http://bitsavers.informatik.uni-stuttgart.de/pdf/dec/pdp11/pro3xx/ bitsavers]
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[http://console5.com/techwiki/images/a/a7/Vectrex-Service_Manual.pdf Service manual]
  
 
== To Do ==
 
== To Do ==
  
Cleaning. Fix cracking sound volume knob.  
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Cleaning interior. Fix cracking volume knob. Clean controller contacts.
  
 
Get a VecMulti cartridge to load any custom rom.
 
Get a VecMulti cartridge to load any custom rom.

Latest revision as of 15:26, 1 November 2023

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Specification

  • Vectrex video game console (1983)
  • Original game cartridges: Solar Quest, Scramble, Clean Sweep
  • No overlays

Origin

Bought in 2023 via 2dehands from a local who got it donated as a kid from the original owner 20 years ago.

Condition

Working condition. Controller buttons and volume knob needs cleaning. Visual inspection inside: dusty but no apparent issues.

Data transfer

Is possible using e.g. a VecMulti cartridge.

Documentation

Service manual

To Do

Cleaning interior. Fix cracking volume knob. Clean controller contacts.

Get a VecMulti cartridge to load any custom rom.