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Author Topic: modding the X-Arcade dual Joystick to have a trackball later on??  (Read 1336 times)

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willybeamish

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modding the X-Arcade dual Joystick to have a trackball later on??
« on: September 11, 2012, 04:25:53 pm »
New to arcade cabs here..on a budget. Looking at the X arcade controls and thinking about grabbing the cheaper one http://www.xgaming.com/store/arcade-joysticks-and-game-controllers/product/x-arcade-dual-joystick/ and if I really have a desire to have a track ball modifying the wood to accept a trackball later. Is it worth it and do able? Or should I say screw it and get the tankstick version with the trackball already installed??
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Re: modding the X-Arcade dual Joystick to have a trackball later on??
« Reply #1 on: September 11, 2012, 06:57:32 pm »
It's a shame they don't offer the standalone Trackball unit anymore.  I really don't think there's enough room to fit a trackball unless you completely reconstruct the front and raise the entire thing. 

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Re: modding the X-Arcade dual Joystick to have a trackball later on??
« Reply #2 on: September 11, 2012, 07:24:14 pm »
IF you need and inch and a half more you could build a frame for the bottom of the xarcade that would raise the whole unit that amount or more.

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Re: modding the X-Arcade dual Joystick to have a trackball later on??
« Reply #3 on: September 11, 2012, 07:36:05 pm »
IF you need and inch and a half more you could build a frame for the bottom of the xarcade that would raise the whole unit that amount or more.
If thats all you would need to do woodworkingwise I can have that covered. What about running the controls and what not via usb will there be any issues integrating it into the software? Sorry very new guy here
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Re: modding the X-Arcade dual Joystick to have a trackball later on??
« Reply #4 on: September 11, 2012, 09:19:19 pm »
Stupid question is everyone using the trackball to choose stuff in the front end menu..or is it intended for golf/bowling games ?
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