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NoOne=NBA=:
--- Quote from: Thenasty on January 06, 2005, 11:54:32 am ---First Option you need to buy a TB and Encoder ( 2 items= more $$ )
Second option just buy a TB w/correct port USB/ps2 (1 item = $ )
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This is not necessarily true.
The Happ USB-equipped trackballs are much more expensive than the same trackball with a USB Mouse Hack from Oscar.
Goz:
The Beston Imperial 3" will often have a PS/2 connection and come with a 3 button harness. I see these new frequently under $50 and they are decent track balls.
-Goz
RacerX:
--- Quote from: jcroach on January 06, 2005, 04:33:41 pm ---Thank you both for the advice. Now just to find the funds.
Any thoughts on spinners? Build your own vs. buy?
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I have had an Oscar model 2 spinner for several years, and I've been very happy with it. Oscar's customer service is second to none, as well.
rnoonan:
--- Quote from: Oddfeld on January 06, 2005, 12:02:39 pm ---The only difference between brands I've noticed people worrying about is whether they're active hi or active lo (I don't know what the difference is, I'm assuming they want different voltages or something). There's a jumper on the optipac to set which particular type you're using, I don't know about other encoders.
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Active high means that the output signals from the TB are actually driven (or pulled up on the TB board) to a high level.