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Hidden Trackball Mount
« on: October 11, 2015, 04:55:08 pm »
I've been playing in GIMP and I'm getting close to a layout that I really really like!  Problem is, now I don't want to cover the colors on the CP with a black mounting plate. Is there a good way to undermount the trackball without seeing the bracket, or a bracket made for this sort of thing? No carriage bolts or plate showing? I have the undermount invisible stuff for the joysticks, would like to keep it clean with the trackball too.Thanks!!!
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Re: Hidden Trackball Mount
« Reply #1 on: October 11, 2015, 05:59:57 pm »
I used T-nuts under my art. Can't tell!

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Re: Hidden Trackball Mount
« Reply #2 on: October 11, 2015, 06:11:14 pm »
Strong enough to stand up to trackball movement? Looks like a plan!
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Re: Hidden Trackball Mount
« Reply #3 on: October 11, 2015, 06:25:13 pm »
Yeah some of my friends are --ABUSIVE-- to my machines. No problems yet!
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Re: Hidden Trackball Mount
« Reply #4 on: October 12, 2015, 04:17:41 pm »
i used a standard trackball mounting plate, and just used a router to countersink the plate flush with the top of the MDF.  IF you are doing some kind of adhesive vinyl graphics, this may not be the best option, but i printed mine on heavy paper and sandwiched it between the wood and plexi.



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Re: Hidden Trackball Mount
« Reply #5 on: October 13, 2015, 04:34:14 am »

I have not heard of any instances of the mounting inserts we supply with our U-Trak trackball coming out. This wont help if you already have the trackball though. Most other trackballs need a mounting plate.
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