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goofy:
So, if one were to buy this trackball (or one similar) from Ebay (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=13718&item=6117766794&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW), what would be required to get it working in a MAME cabinet?  It looks like you'd need a mouse hack or an optical board to plug into it, right? Also, does it need additional hardware, such as the mounting plate mentioned (about $7-$11)? Lastly, as stated, I assume it probably needs new rollers (about $8-10) and maybe new bearings (another $8-10 possibly)?

goofy:
Oh yeah, if a mounting plate is needed, is it this one:
goofy:
Or, this one?
rchadd:

--- Quote from: goofy on September 08, 2004, 05:44:15 pm ---So, if one were to buy this trackball what would be required to get it working in a MAME cabinet?  It looks like you'd need a mouse hack or an optical board to plug into it, right?

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you would need something like an ultimarc optipac to link optical outputs from the TB to PC via USB or serial port
u_rebelscum:

--- Quote from: goofy on September 08, 2004, 05:44:15 pm ---So, if one were to buy this trackball (or one similar) from Ebay, what would be required to get it working in a MAME cabinet?  It looks like you'd need a mouse hack or an optical board to plug into it, right? Also, does it need additional hardware, such as the mounting plate mentioned (about $7-$11)? Lastly, as stated, I assume it probably needs new rollers (about $8-10) and maybe new bearings (another $8-10 possibly)?
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Either of the mounting plates will work, as long as you get the 3" version (NOT the "3 inch high ball" version).

You can use a mouse hack, a pre-hacked mouse (oscar), or an optipac.  Assuming the trackball's optical boards are still working.  

Check out The Real Bob Roberts for multiple pages on repair/upkeep of trackballs, and purchase parts.
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