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  • VecMulti production resumed | Vectrex Micro SD Card Flash based Vectrex

    From Vectrexer@21:1/5 to All on Tue Jan 14 16:31:31 2020
    Richard Hutchinson has resumed production of his "VecMulti", Micro SD Card flash based Vectrex Multicart. Production was resumed at the end of 2019. This production run includes a fix for a rare special case issue affecting some Vectrex systems. This run
    also includes an LED on the board and a custom translucent 3D printed case.

    All previous VecMulti features still exist:

    • Micro SD card included with purchase pre-installed with documentation, utility software, and original GCE/MB games.

    • Stores and runs every Vectrex game.

    • Extra RAM on board supporting Games requiring additional RAM (Animaction, etc.)

    • Automatic support for 64K bank-switched games via cartridge port A15 line.

    • Multi-load game support.

    • VecMulti Menu software for launching Vectrex title after boot.

    • Menu list capacity for 999 software titles.

    • Software title name support for 13 Characters.

    • Micro SD card capacity support for up to 2GB partition.

    • Windows Menu builder software for updating Vectrex software menu title list.

    • Windows ROM Patcher software for updating incompatible Vectrex binary titles for use with VecMulti.

    • Developer support for computer connection via serial interface cable. Accomplished using the 4x1 header pads interface port on the VecMulti board. (External Serial to USB interface adapter required, not included.)

    • Gold plated board contacts for reliable connection to the Vectrex

    • LED on on board to illuminate the cart shell.

    • Custom designed 3D Printed mini Vectrex cartridge shell for housing the VecMulti board.

    VecMulti is available from Richard Hutchinson by direct purchase as of this writing on 2020-01-14.

    Contact:

    • Email: richard.hutchinson@dsl.pipex.com

    • Via AtariAge: Send a Private message to user Richard H." https://atariage.com/forums/messenger/compose/?to=2630&title=VecMulti%20Purchase (AtariAge user forum registration required.)

    Current Price as of this writing is $100.00 [USD]. Price includes worldwide shipping and SD card.


    Below is a picture of my 2019 VecMulti as delivered inside one of my Vectrex systems. This VecMulti was tested in all of my Vectrex (Vectrexen /Vectri / Vectrexes 😁) and worked perfectly in every one. Thanks Richard! 🙏🏻

    https://preview.redd.it/9o69gv6twta41.jpg?width=4608&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=6a42ca647c6d74957cd21007566bf16dce3d636b

    Startup video:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nT0tkZan2ao

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