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I run all of my "analog" devices off a single USB hub under the modular control panel. It allows me to hot swap the analog joystick, trackball, driving wheel, and spinners on the fly. I also have my IPAC-2 plugged into it. (see the link in my signature).
All of my devices are wired with "mouse hacks" where you just take an old USB ball mouse (it must have a ball on the bottom of it - optical mice won't work), remove a few small parts and wire the trackball or spinner up to it. It requires some minor soldering but very little time/money. My trackball, spinner and new 360 degree "pole position" arcade wheel are all wired this way.
Do a search for "mouse hack" - there are plenty of links here and also on google.
Cheers!
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