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Jabba:

I just won an item off ebay. It is an old control panel with two trackballs and 4 buttons. I plan on taking the Trackballs and buttons out for use for a "Marble Madness" control panel (one of my favourite games). Couple of questions for you are as follows:

1. Anyone have any idea the best way to clean the trackballs up?  They look pretty dusty.

2. I paid 32$ for the CP opff ebay. Do you think I got hosed (Canadian term for ripped off)?

I have not received the CP yet, Seller told me they were both working...

Thanks for the feedback.

Garry
Stingray:
If they both work you got a steal.

-S
Minwah:
1. Take the trackballs apart.  Wash the balls in warm soapy water and rinse/dry.  Clean the bearings with something like engine de-greaser and then re-lube (3-in-1).  Wipe the case clean with a damp rag.  Should do the trick :)

2. I agree with Stingray, sounds like a great deal :)
Lilwolf:
Yup... good price if only one works...

And for cleaning... depends....

Someone here had a GREAT review on repairing an old missile command trackball... went from wouldn't turn to what looked new.

But physical cleaning is a start.  3-1 oil to lube up bearings.  If rollers are bent, consider replacing them (same with bearings...but the roller set is 10bucks at videoconnect or so... and the bearings are 20+ for a set).  But doing so will make a HUGE difference... but test first without.



Ken Layton:
If the above cleaning doesn't help much, then use Novus # 2 Plastic Polish on a terry cloth for cleaning/buffing the balls.
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