Super Simon, a light-gun and light-pen compatible version of the classic memory game for Vectrex.
http://binarystarsoftware.com/bin/SuperSimon_v101.BIN
Changes in Version 1.01 :
Now you do not have to wait for the previous note/light to fade before selecting the next in sequence, allowing for faster rate of play.
Enjoy!
Instructions for making your own Sega Light Phaser to Vectrex Lightgun adapter. I’ll be making some of these available with the first lightgun compatible cartridge I produce. Stay tuned for more info 😉
1 x Genesis/Atari cable (with all pins connected)
1x DB9 plug
1x DB9 hood
Soldering iron
Hot Glue gun
Multimeter
The first job is to test continuity on the pins on the joystick connector with a multimeter to identify which coloured wires to use.
SMS Pin 7 (Light sensor) to Vectrex Pin 4 (Button 4)
SMS Pin 6 (Trigger) to Vectrex Pin 3 (Button 3)
SMS Pin 5 (+5v) to Vectrex Pin 7 (+5v)
SMS Pin 8 (GND) to Vectrex Pin 8 (GND)
On the cable I used the wires are as follows :
Yellow : Light Sensor
Orange/Peach : Trigger
Grey : +5v
Black : GND
Next we isolate these wires and strip them for soldering to the plug.
On the plug, we solder to pins 5,6,7 and 8 using the pin mapping listed above.
Once soldering is complete, you should attach the DB9 hood and test the lightgun is working on the Vectrex. You may need to cut away part of the plastic connector with a craft knife to allow the connector to properly insert into the Vectrex. If you are unsure how to cut it, refer to the standard Vectrex connector shape.
If it is not working as expected, check pin-mapping and continuity with a multimeter and correct any mistakes made.
If working successfully with Vectrex, remove the top of the DB9 hood, add hot glue to hold the connections and attach the hood again.
Leave the glue to solidify for a few hours and then enjoy your new lightgun adapter!
Some of the forthcoming lightgun (and lightpen) compatible games are previewed in VectrexRoli’s video below :
A short preview video of a beta version of upcoming cartridge release “Galaxy Wars SL”
And some footage of the hidden 2 player game “Space Race”
An alpha-version preview of an upcoming game, the classic whack-a-mole.
Supports Vecvox/Atarivox+ :
and lightpen in port 2 :
Just for fun, I made a quick version of the Cantina band music from Star Wars. Download link below the video.
Download : CantinaBand.BIN
As a Christmas gift to you all and for the benefit of anyone still waiting on their cartridge arriving, I have made available a ROM download for use on your Vectrex flash-cartridges or emulators such as ParaJVE.
Xmas Cart 2015 contains two games :
In “Parcel Panic” you play as one of Santa Claus’ helpers, using your grabbing arm to pick presents off the assembly line conveyor belts. Santa Claus doesn’t tolerate mistakes so be careful!
“Space Tree X” : The further adventures of the tree that saved Christmas! A fun shoot-em up in the mold of Atari’s Asteroids.
Enjoy the games!
A very merry Christmas and a happy new year to you all.
Chris
Xmas Cart 2015
I will be making 5 ‘limited edition’ cartridges (the larger box pictured above). This cartridge differs from the regular edition by including a small LED christmas tree attached to the cartridge which flashes in response to game events. These cartridges will be awarded to 5 customers (order numbers will be randomly selected by computer).
For those who wish to buy a ‘limited edition’ tree, or for those who missed last years release, I have made available a double pack including “Xmas Cart 2014” and a LED modded “Xmas Cart 2015” cartridge. Please note that there are no colour-changing USB modded trees available with any release this year, only the modded LED tree cart.
In “Parcel Panic” you play as one of Santa Claus’ helpers, using your grabbing arm to pick presents off the assembly line conveyor belts. Santa Claus doesn’t tolerate mistakes so be careful!
“Space Tree X” : The further adventures of the tree that saved Christmas! A fun shoot-em up in the mold of Atari’s Asteroids.
Xmas Cart 2015 is no longer available. There is a ROM download available for use with flashcarts and emulators.
Wishing you a Merry Christmas!
Chris
Announcing “Xmas Cart 2015”, once again a cartridge containing two festive themed games. This time around they are “Parcel Panic” and “Space Tree X”!
In “Parcel Panic” you play as one of Santa Claus’ helpers, using your grabbing arm to pick presents off the assembly line conveyor belts. Santa Claus doesn’t tolerate mistakes so be careful!
“Space Tree X” : The further adventures of the tree that saved Christmas! A fun shoot-em up in the mold of Atari’s Asteroids.
Video and ordering details coming soon 🙂
Doodle is a simple vector drawing application.
Use an analogue joystick in port 1 (or Lightpen in port 2 for the Lightpen version).
Joystick/Lightpen : Move cursor
Button 1 : Clear screen and reset to center
Button 2 : Hide/Show cursor
Button 3 : Draw to selected point
Button 4 : Move to selected point
Doodle will beep if the line you are trying to draw is too long or if you have ran out of lines (maximum of 255 lines).
Happy doodling!
http://binarystarsoftware.com/bin/DOODLE_v1.BIN
http://binarystarsoftware.com/bin/DoodleLPv1.BIN
VecDrum is a drum machine application for Vectrex.
It allows programming of 9 drum sounds across the 3 Vectrex sound channels and supports 8 user-programmable patterns and song lengths of up to 64 bars.
Demo video :
Free download (includes PDF manual) is here : http://binarystarsoftware.com/bin/VecDrum_v101.zip
