EDIT:
Now available at:
www.nicemite.comNot ready for purchase yet but it is a definite go. I have one more PCB based product I am working on then I will send them both in for production.
Those of us who have lit a trackball with LEDs here have done so without the benefit of a product that is meant for that purpose. That is about to change! There are plenty of LED products out there but there are a couple problems we always seem to run into:
1. How do I mount the LED module to my trackball?
2. The lighting is either too dim, too bright, or too focused.
The Lightmite TB handles both of these issues. It is ideally used with a pcb mounting foot to easily mount to the bottom of the trackball. The PCB mounting foot does a couple things. It allows a pivot point to exactly locate the LEDs directly under the trackball and it places the LEDs a nice distance away from the ball allowing the light beam to spread out a bit. (If you are severely short on space under the trackball, the LEDs can be mounted on the opposite side of the board and with the proper hole drilled into the housing, mounted directly to the trackball.)
The Lightmite TB also includes a dimmer. In a dimly lit room, an LED cluster can simply be too bright, even casting a spotlight on the ceiling. I solve this with the addition of a dimmer that allows you to adjust the brightness to just the right level. It allows for a nicely glowing trackball without that annoying glare.
Check out the video of the adjustment range:
http://www.nicemite.com/LightmiteTB/lmtbProto.MPGThe Lightmite TB will also be able to be used with a single high flux led for those that want to use one.
I announce products early in order to get feedback before I submit the final design to the manufacturer, so please let me know what you think and if you can suggest any improvements!