Connecting HAPP Trackball to I-Pac Ultimate I/O

[Token]

The I-Pac Ultimate I/O is a great little device.

But what if you have an existing non-Ultimarc trackball that you want to connect to it?

Andy at Ultimarc was kind enough to suggest a few solutions over email. They all involved splicing other connectors from his site. It seemed like overkill and I think the cheapest option was $12. Sure $12 isn't much in this hobby, but I figured there had to be a better way.

Futurlec.com sells these for dirt cheap. You need a HDCONND8 ($.025) and a pack of HDPINF (pack of ten for $0.60).





Shipping is $4.

Total = $4.85

I'll update with pictures connecting the HAPP trackball to the I-Pac Ultimate I/O when my order arrives.

[kowal]

probably your next post will be about how to tighten these connectors....

1. You do not use these pins without proper crimper, and all are expensive
2. You can buy it much cheaper + cables

http://stores.ebay.com/wonderco-buy79/_i.html?rt=nc&_nkw=awg%2024%20dupont&_sid=188097471&_trksid=p4634.c0.m14.l1513&_pgn=1

[Shaz]

Thanks

[divemaster127]

You would be better off using the parts from Andy. $12.00 isn't much when you know it will work vs being loose & having to keep messing with it.

[dezmond]

I have crimped thousands of those types of pins with a pair of sidecutters with no issues at all...  Yes it is easier to use the proper tool but not necessary.

[Token]

You would be better off using the parts from Andy. $12.00 isn't much when you know it will work vs being loose & having to keep messing with it.

You are probably right, but for me a lot of the fun is figuring out how to do it myself.

[aldub516]

^^^^^^ he knows where its at. Learning is half the battle for those that love the hobby. I can remember the first time someone ever showed me how to splice into my pc's 12v and 5v lines to power stuff..