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Wico Trackballls
Rocky:
Thanks for the info and the warning.
I think I'll try to find a used Happs trackball instead of a new one or a Wico.
I found a great deal on USB mice for $.99
I picked up a bunch and am looking for a trackball to be my guinea pig. ;D
Rocky
Rocky:
Well,
To followup on my Trackball quest. I decided to go ahead and try the Wico Trackball. I ordered the 2 1/4. I'm pretty cheap and I decided to risk the 25$ since I was placing an order with them anyway. rather than the 80+ bucks on a Happs trackball.
I had looked at a few articles on hacking spinners and trackballs and thought that I would give it a try.
I used a USB mouse and used the existing optic board in the Wico trackball. After a few issues with bad wiring, (I'm a serious rookie at soldering and desoldering) the trackball works great. I get no backspin and it works great in windows and in Mame! ;D
I am so psyched! 8)
Something I hacked actually worked!
Rocky
SirPoonga:
AHHHHHH!!
I think my Wico is just a freak of nature.
Oh well.....
jelloslug:
My 2 1/4 Wico trackball hacked to a PS/2 mouse works great. No odd stuff going on with backspin or anything like that.