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-complete-screen-calibration-guide
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