Vectrex Console: Complete Screen Calibration and More (Definitive Guide)

This is my definitive guide on calibrating the full gauntlet of adjustments to bring your 1982 Vectrex back to pristine condition. It covers more than 12 individual tests in a concise manner, with each being demonstrated in a minute or less. You can skip to any section using the chapter marks below: 00:00 - Disclaimer and Introduction 00:55 - Normal Vectrex Imperfections 01:51 - Servicing Prerequisites 02:52 - Disassembly and Inspection 03:52 - Fuse Inspection and Testing 04:52 - Baseline Voltage Checks 05:50 - DAC Offset (Scope & Multimeter) 06:45 - High Voltage CRT Calibration 07:38 - Flyback Timer Fine-Tuning 08:38 - Width and Height Adjustments 09:32 - Centering Using Neck Rings 10:33 - Integrator X/Y Rate Offsets 11:28 - Brightness (Intensity) Optimization 12:20 - Crackling Volume and Pot Cleaning 13:20 - Controller Repair (Drift/Response) 14:21 - De-Buzzing Considerations 15:20 - What’s Next? Ideas for Fun! A companion blog article is available here: https://mattpilz.com/vectrex-console-... #Vectrex #adjustment / #repair #calibration #crtgaming #retrogaming #retrocomputing