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| unix4hire:
??? It came out of an old bowling game but rolls pretty good. How do I connect this sucker? |
| Thenasty:
Opti-pac or hack it to plug into Ps2 port (use ps2 mouse). |
| Jabba:
To connect it to the Opti-Pac, you'll need to cut off that Molex connector (or make a harness with a female molex ), then wire it to the Opti-Pac. The Opti-Pac has 4 screw connections for a Trackball |
| unix4hire:
--- Quote from: Thenasty on December 02, 2005, 06:50:08 am ---Opti-pac or hack it to plug into Ps2 port (use ps2 mouse). --- End quote --- I was thinking this is the way to go but got a little hestitant when I took it apart to examine. Basically would I be replacing the entire "mouse" itself with the trackball unit, and reconnecting the cables? I didn't know what order to connect each one as. I'll have to hunt for a nice link on doing this. trial/error no it doesn't light up. what's the recommended way then (i.e. the easiest), optipac or ps2 hack? |
| vader:
Did I miss something, where's Oscar tim |
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