Author Topic: Cool looking trackball ball! (Read 3034 times)

RayB · « **on:** August 04, 2004, 12:59:01 pm »

Check this out:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=13718&item=6111222507

I'd get it, but my trackball is 2 1/4" and this jerk won't ship to Canada.

clanggedin · « **Reply #1 on:** August 04, 2004, 01:08:08 pm »

I was thinking of going translucent, but after seeing that one. I may have to get it instead. Looks like Earth

Pixelhugger · « **Reply #2 on:** August 04, 2004, 02:17:38 pm »

Quote from: clanggedin on August 04, 2004, 01:08:08 pm

Looks like Earth

Must.... use..... for....... Mission Control..... project.

whammoed · « **Reply #3 on:** August 04, 2004, 02:33:18 pm »

I think Bob Roberts carries this. Can't check right now as his site appears to be down? Pool balls work in 2 1/4" trackballs as well, I bet there are some cool/odd pool balls out there.

whammoed · « **Reply #4 on:** August 04, 2004, 02:43:08 pm »

yep:
http://www.dameon.net/BBBB/bluemar.jpg

whammoed · « **Reply #5 on:** August 04, 2004, 02:57:15 pm »

Get tired of one color and move on to the next:
http://www.insidepool.com/order/product_info.php/products_id/1826
http://www.insidepool.com/order/default.php/cPath/145_40

menace · « **Reply #6 on:** August 04, 2004, 03:02:39 pm »

hey thanks for the link--I've always been looking for a shaft polisher

They can always come in handy

RetroJames · « **Reply #7 on:** August 04, 2004, 03:24:15 pm »

Look at all these:

http://www.insidepool.com/order/default.php/cPath/145_40

Catchy name for the manuafacturer...

RetroJames · « **Reply #8 on:** August 04, 2004, 03:29:23 pm »

http://www.arcadegames.com/ctgy/HD-BilliardAccessories/prod/HDL-10149

RayB · « **Reply #9 on:** August 04, 2004, 03:29:26 pm »

HEY NICE ELEPHANT BALLS!

Zathras · « **Reply #10 on:** August 04, 2004, 03:29:49 pm »

oh man I didn't know that you could use poolballs - that would be pretty cool having an 8 ball spinner

ebay here I come...

RetroJames · « **Reply #11 on:** August 04, 2004, 03:33:30 pm »

Too bad it is drilled for a shifter

http://www.shrunkenheads.com/Products/cart/?catID=1&SubCatID=13&itemID=18

RetroJames · « **Reply #12 on:** August 04, 2004, 03:37:35 pm »

Customize it!

http://www.bodacorp.com/generic.jhtml?pid=16

Zathras · « **Reply #13 on:** August 04, 2004, 03:37:48 pm »

1hooked:

just was going to post this one:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=36102&item=3691637781&rd=1

Apparently some distributors break up the novelty sets and sell them individually (I've seen some of the Mickey mouse ones individually)

Stingray · « **Reply #14 on:** August 04, 2004, 04:18:42 pm »

I've got the three inch "Earth" ball on my cab. It really adds a lot to it's looks. Bob Roberts does indeed carry it, that's where I got mine.

-S

Witchboard · « **Reply #15 on:** August 04, 2004, 04:49:03 pm »

Quote from: 1hookedspacecadet on August 04, 2004, 03:37:35 pm

Customize it!

http://www.bodacorp.com/generic.jhtml?pid=16

That would be sweet having the BYOAC and pixel's MAME logos on a trackball.

MinerAl · « **Reply #16 on:** August 04, 2004, 05:53:21 pm »

Another option for cool balls of any size is EPCO, sold in the US by Paramount Industries

I have some of their 4.5 inch candle pin balls in my Atari Football cab. There are new and cooler choices now... I may need a transparent with floating skull ball!

clanggedin · « **Reply #17 on:** August 04, 2004, 06:12:07 pm »

I almost wish I would have gone with the smaller trackball, just for the all of the choices. I did find another company that sells the marble trackball. For some reason I can't get to Bob's Website. I'm thinking of getting the clear ball then getting a light that changes color.

http://www.gamecabinetsinc.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=55-0200-00&Category_Code=T

xcalibur · « **Reply #18 on:** August 05, 2004, 02:16:50 pm »

I wonder if they make a green marble 3" TB. My cab colors are going to be mostly green and I was origionally going with the translucent green ball...

whammoed · « **Reply #19 on:** August 05, 2004, 02:23:00 pm »

Now if they made a translucent marble looking one...that would be something

Witchboard · « **Reply #20 on:** August 05, 2004, 04:19:03 pm »

You mean like a giant cat's eye marble?

whammoed · « **Reply #21 on:** August 05, 2004, 04:22:33 pm »

Yes, I was thinking something like that. I even searched the net for giant marbles. I saw some really cool paper weight type things (don't know if they had a flat bottom though) but they were $80

crashwg · « **Reply #22 on:** August 05, 2004, 10:14:31 pm »

If someone finds a blue/white marbled 2.25" ball let me know cuz I'm buyin' one!!!

MinerAl · « **Reply #23 on:** August 06, 2004, 12:09:24 am »

crashwg: Check the pool balls I linked above... I believe the 4 is the blue one.

spidermonkey · « **Reply #24 on:** August 08, 2004, 11:14:36 am »

Here's what I used. A little pricey but I've yet to see another cab with a back lit translucent purple trackball.

Only good for 3" trackball units though.
I'm considering the clear one with the glitter inside to replace the ball in my first cab. I'm thinking that the glitter ball would look cool if back lit with a colored led . After clicking on the link, scroll down a bit to get to the balls.

http://www.extremespin.com/juggling.html

Kremmit · « **Reply #25 on:** August 08, 2004, 06:42:07 pm »

I was looking for nifty replacements a while ago- check these:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=19268&item=5512574868&rd=1

http://www.khanimports.com/stonesphere.html

The only thing I was worried about with these is the weight- It would wear the rollers & bearings sooner, and would be harder to start/stop the ball moving, causing a loss of precision.

Oh, and they're hard, so Golden Tee ball slammers might hurt their wittle hands.

crashwg · « **Reply #26 on:** August 08, 2004, 08:48:33 pm »

Quote from: MinerAl on August 06, 2004, 12:09:24 am

crashwg: Check the pool balls I linked above... I believe the 4 is the blue one.

Only problem is the number 4 right there in big print!

TheOtherBob · « **Reply #27 on:** August 10, 2004, 02:55:29 pm »

Quote from: MinerAl on August 04, 2004, 05:53:21 pm

Another option for cool balls of any size is EPCO, sold in the US by Paramount Industries

I have some of their 4.5 inch candle pin balls in my Atari Football cab. There are new and cooler choices now... I may need a transparent with floating skull ball!

I bought a clear 2 1/4" pool ball w/glitter from Paramount about 2 months ago. Ran about 12 bux with shipping. Works great! Looks neato lit or un-lit.... (sorry for the bad pic tho)

clanggedin · « **Reply #28 on:** August 10, 2004, 04:03:34 pm »

I found these crystal balls that have a laser etch in them. http://www.ffandf.com/crystalballs.html

I've been thinking of putting a blacklight behind my marquee, If I don that then these UV balls would work great!!

http://www.tryouttoys.com/toy_acrylic.html

Bgnome · « **Reply #29 on:** August 10, 2004, 10:54:14 pm »

i put one of those laser etched crystals into a wico command control trackball. i posted this pic in another thread..

whammoed · « **Reply #30 on:** August 10, 2004, 11:28:49 pm »

The pic on the left looks like one of those pictures of a baby in the mothers womb.

Trackball Inspiration:

Bgnome · « **Reply #31 on:** August 11, 2004, 08:45:09 am »

there was someone here who has a space oddesey 2001 theme.. it might be interesting to have a human fetus trackball..


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