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| Tiger-Heli:
--- Quote from: G-6155 Interceptor on November 22, 2004, 01:16:43 pm ---1) BTW, is there a way to make these things USB/PS-2 enabled? Is there an adapter to buy or do they have to come like that? --- End quote --- See previous post, Opti-Pac, Mini-Pac, or www.oscarcontrols.com mouse hack. Betson also sells a PS/2 enabled 3-inch T-ball for around $70.00 --- Quote ---2) As much as I appreciate the input, and the $69 Happs are *really* nice, I think I can only afford something more along the lines of the Ultimarc trackball for $29 + mounting plate for $14. Would that work okay for me for now? --- End quote --- The Ultimarc is a good arcade quality 2-1/4 inch unit. The question is would you be happy with that or do you need/want a 3-inch unit. 2-1/4's were used in Centipede, 3-inch were used in Golfing games. |
| Jabba:
--- Quote from: G-6155 Interceptor on November 22, 2004, 01:15:22 pm ---Thanks. --- End quote --- |
| Matt Berry:
I have both the ultimarc 2 1/4" and the Happ 3" golden T high lip trackballs. I also have a couple of originals from ebay. By far the Happ trackball which is on sale 69.95 is the best. Very smooth, feels nice, and works flawlessly with an opti pac. I believe you can also get these through slikstik already to plug in and go, no need for an opti pac for 109, and an aditional 10 for the mounting plate. Could be worth it if you don't want to buy the opti pac, plus the happ trackball is normally 98 or so. |
| GGKoul:
If I could do it again, I would get a Happ 3" Golden Tee PS/2 - USB Trackball. No interface issues nor the added expense of buying an interface board. |
| Rocky:
You really have to weigh the price and performance. If you buy new from Happs, you'll have an industrial T-ball that will probably never wear out under home use, but you'll pay for it. I got a "batch" of 4 used Trackballs from a guy on the news groups for cheap. They were rusty and one wouldn't even spin. I took them apart and cleaned and lubed them and am pleased with the performance. The main things that go bad are the rollers and the bearings. I found that the bearings can be cleaned very well. WD-40 to break down the rust and dirt. 3-in-1 oil to lube them when done. The rollers are another story. If they have excessive wear, you will feel it when you roll them and you will hear more noise when they roll. Personally, I like to get used stuff and clean it up. I also did my own mouse hacks. (not very hard) |
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