r/Vectrex • u/emmulator • 24d ago

Wireless Controller Adapter?

Does anyone know where I could get a wireless adapter for the Vectrex that would support various wireless controllers? I've been looking around, but I can't find anything that's actually available. I did pledge for a controller and Bluetooth adapter from the Vectrex Mini Kickstarter, but I'm looking for something to hold me over until then. Thanks!

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u/vectrexer 19d ago

You may want to reach out to Brett Walach for one of his Vectorlink adapters.

https://www.playvectrex.com/vecstore/vectorlink/

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u/emmulator 18d ago

Yes! That is exactly what I'm looking for - unfortunately, I did reach out, and he doesn't have any available at this time. :(

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u/emmulator 20d ago

I did ask on the Vectrex Mini Kickstarter comment section about using their adapter with other controllers, and they said:

"It should recognize other Bluetooth controllers. However, the Mini’s controller uses Bluetooth Low Energy, so it will depend on the Bluetooth standard supported by the controller you want to connect."
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1852390947/vectrex-mini/comments

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u/john_1980_one 20d ago

did you look in to BlueRetro?

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u/emmulator 20d ago

I did some research on that based on your tip, but it doesn't look like they offer anything that has the right signals on the right pins. So, at the very least, it would need an adapter for the adapter. :)

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u/Kind-Imagination-853 16d ago

Damn, that sucks. Yeah looks like it's a 3 or 5 volt -/+ signal.. going to be hard to simulate that with digital chips