Vector

Purpose

The VECTOR Restoration Committee (Vintage Electromechanical Conservancy of Technology, Operation, and Restoration) serves as a knowledge hub and work space for amusement technologies developed from the turn of the 20th century onward. Our goal is to educate, preserve, and build upon the knowledge of the past… “Learn. Fix. Play!”

Many of our projects serve as fascinating interactive learning platforms. Electro-mechanical pinball machines are an ideal “hands-on” example of the evolution of physical switches into the integrated circuits of today’s modern age. Our projects are collaborative in nature and serve as useful teaching tools for describing the fundamental principles of electrical components and machinery. They are also a delight to interact with!

VECTOR provides a place to learn, restore, experiment, and build “arcade tech” and encourages the development of new unique projects.

Meetings

Meetings generally occur on the 3rd Monday of each month, at 7pm.
Check https://calendar.dallasmakerspace.org/ for the next meeting.

Equipment

Vector has hand tools and cleaning solutions in a tool chest, some of which are specific to fixing pinball, arcade, and sewing machines. We have polishing tools, as well as EvapoRust for un-rusting metals, and a collection of spare parts for old pinball machines.

Current Projects

Active Projects

Pneumatic Horse
Blindstitch Sewing Machine

Group Projects
Donated sewing machine rehab

How to Contact

Got a project or idea in mind? Comments? Need more information about upcoming classes?

Send an e-mail to the committee chairperson!

Members

Active Members

Quy Dao (Chair)

Hannah Flaherty

Amelia Greisch

Mark Reynolds

Keith Kubal

John K

Stephen “Stevo” Wylie

Jayson Woods

Paul Wilson