Author Topic: New Product: Lightmite TB Trackball Lighting Module They're Here... (Read 29488 times)

KonkeyKong · « **Reply #40 on:** May 10, 2006, 08:49:21 pm »

Is there a list? Am I on the list? I MUST have one of these as they are the sweetest idea since strawberry pie. As long as I'm on the list I can wait patiently. I know first hand what a hassle a house that won't sell is.

whammoed · « **Reply #41 on:** May 10, 2006, 10:36:42 pm »

Quote from: KonkeyKong on May 10, 2006, 08:49:21 pm

Is there a list? Am I on the list? I MUST have one of these as they are the sweetest idea since strawberry pie. As long as I'm on the list I can wait patiently. I know first hand what a hassle a house that won't sell is.

Yes, no problem reserving for those interested here, although I will likely order more than enough to cover the initial interest anyway.

mccoy178 · « **Reply #42 on:** May 11, 2006, 12:12:37 am »

Would you get moved already?!

bossyman15 · « **Reply #43 on:** May 25, 2006, 03:16:14 am »

i'm down for one! (5 volt version for ledwiz) any date set when this goes on sale?

ahofle · « **Reply #44 on:** August 02, 2006, 10:14:18 pm »

Hey whammoed, I noticed you are back on the boards.

Any word on these? I am so ready to buy a couple.

arzoo · « **Reply #45 on:** October 27, 2006, 09:07:45 am »

bump? Count me in for one.

whammoed · « **Reply #46 on:** October 27, 2006, 05:41:18 pm »

Actually I was just checking out the schematics I had put toghether yesterday. I have been flip flopping on whether to do another product I was considering at the same time. Regardless, I should be producing these some time this winter-ish.

shawnzilla · « **Reply #47 on:** October 27, 2006, 10:06:26 pm »

I'm in for one

mccoy178 · « **Reply #48 on:** October 29, 2006, 12:57:10 pm »

I ended up making a lightboard and mounting it to the trackball. Thanks for doing this for the community though.

whammoed · « **Reply #49 on:** November 08, 2006, 11:07:29 pm »

OK folks...getting quotes for a production run now. Why does everything have to cost so much money?

Hopefully I can get these going in a month or so...
There will be another product available at the same time that I have not yet announced. Its a secret.

ahofle · « **Reply #50 on:** November 09, 2006, 01:15:29 am »

Cool, put me on the waiting list. Any ideas how much this will run?

arzoo · « **Reply #51 on:** November 09, 2006, 08:38:48 am »

Quote from: whammoed on November 08, 2006, 11:07:29 pm

There will be another product available at the same time that I have not yet announced. Its a secret.

Put me down for one of the secret thingys also!

quarterback · « **Reply #52 on:** November 09, 2006, 10:55:28 am »

Weren't you talking about a new spinner at some point?

Aha, found it on your website. Do you have plans for the Gyramite spinner or is it on the back burner?

Just curious

Quote from: whammoed on October 27, 2006, 05:41:18 pm

Actually I was just checking out the schematics I had put toghether yesterday. I have been flip flopping on whether to do another product I was considering at the same time. Regardless, I should be producing these some time this winter-ish.

whammoed · « **Reply #53 on:** November 09, 2006, 11:26:58 am »

Quote from: quarterback on November 09, 2006, 10:55:28 am

Weren't you talking about a new spinner at some point?

Aha, found it on your website. Do you have plans for the Gyramite spinner or is it on the back burner?

Just curious

Quote from: whammoed on October 27, 2006, 05:41:18 pm
Actually I was just checking out the schematics I had put toghether yesterday. I have been flip flopping on whether to do another product I was considering at the same time. Regardless, I should be producing these some time this winter-ish.

Sorry, spinner is still on the back burner.

quarterback · « **Reply #54 on:** November 09, 2006, 11:35:18 am »

Quote from: whammoed on November 09, 2006, 11:26:58 am

Quote from: quarterback on November 09, 2006, 10:55:28 am
Weren't you talking about a new spinner at some point?

Aha, found it on your website. Do you have plans for the Gyramite spinner or is it on the back burner?

Just curious

Quote from: whammoed on October 27, 2006, 05:41:18 pm
Actually I was just checking out the schematics I had put toghether yesterday. I have been flip flopping on whether to do another product I was considering at the same time. Regardless, I should be producing these some time this winter-ish.
Sorry, spinner is still on the back burner.

No sweat. I have an arkanoid spinner which I still need to get around to installing next to my nasty-spinner. I was just curious about the gyramite more than anything.

I'm still loving my lightmites and, as soon as I get the time, I'm going to add some more info and pics from my cocktail cab (which is finally 'complete')

Hope you're doing well, whammoed.

whammoed · « **Reply #55 on:** December 06, 2006, 12:29:41 am »

I've been promising these for a while and finally they are here. I will be getting pricing together and putting them on the website this week.
In the second pic, the board on the left shows a high flux led installed. This will be the type available from me. They are great...plenty of light and VERY even lighting (not to mention less soldering

). The one on the right shows the 4 led configuration also possible, for those do it yourselfers that already have some leds laying around.

More info to follow!

ahofle · « **Reply #56 on:** December 06, 2006, 01:09:32 pm »

Hmm I was really excited about the 4 LED solution because my current one LED light projects a noticeable beam though the trackball and is not dispersed well. The video you showed a while back of the cluster looked PERFECT however. Does the 'high flux' LED have a wider beam to avoid this narrow beaming behavior I have? Any chances of posting a picture of the lit trackball with the single LED? Thx!

PS, I hope the mounting foot is included!

whammoed · « **Reply #57 on:** December 06, 2006, 06:27:07 pm »

Quote from: ahofle on December 06, 2006, 01:09:32 pm

Hmm I was really excited about the 4 LED solution because my current one LED light projects a noticeable beam though the trackball and is not dispersed well. The video you showed a while back of the cluster looked PERFECT however. Does the 'high flux' LED have a wider beam to avoid this narrow beaming behavior I have? Any chances of posting a picture of the lit trackball with the single LED? Thx!

PS, I hope the mounting foot is included!

The single high flux led throws a wider beam than the 4 individuals put together. PCB foot will be included. If the high flux wasn't better than the four singles I would be offering the 4 singles as well. I will be using the high flux leds on my own projects for sure.

thanks!

ahofle · « **Reply #58 on:** December 06, 2006, 06:42:15 pm »

Awesome, just what I wanted to hear!
One other question, are they going to be offered in various LED colors, or just white?
Please let us know when it's ready to be purchased. I'll be the first in line to buy.

whammoed · « **Reply #59 on:** December 06, 2006, 07:38:59 pm »

Quote from: ahofle on December 06, 2006, 06:42:15 pm

Awesome, just what I wanted to hear!
One other question, are they going to be offered in various LED colors, or just white?
Please let us know when it's ready to be purchased. I'll be the first in line to buy.

I have a few red and blue leds in stock now. I will also be ordering green most likely. I believe those are the common translucent trackball colors. Customers who would like a color besides those three will likely need to order the kit without led and supply their own led's.

I will probably have the website ready in a day or so...

whatzcrackn · « **Reply #60 on:** December 06, 2006, 08:14:18 pm »

I may have missed the price... How much?

whammoed · « **Reply #61 on:** December 06, 2006, 08:20:08 pm »

Quote from: whatzcrackn on December 06, 2006, 08:14:18 pm

I may have missed the price... How much?

Haven't announced the price yet but it looks like it will be in the $5 -$7 range for a fully assembled unit, pcb foot and all.

Kaytrim · « **Reply #62 on:** December 06, 2006, 10:55:57 pm »

Put me down for a blue one. I have to get rid of this 12v bulb that came with my Happ 3"

whammoed · « **Reply #63 on:** December 06, 2006, 11:05:33 pm »

All right, here we go:

www.nicemite.com

Greens have a week lead time. I have a short supply of red and blue after which they will have a week lead time.

here is a pic of a red trackball lit with the high flux led:

ahofle · « **Reply #64 on:** December 07, 2006, 12:18:36 am »

Just ordered two (blue and green). Thanks for doing this!

Kaytrim · « **Reply #65 on:** December 07, 2006, 09:45:25 am »

Just ordered my blue one. Thanks for this it will make my TB a lot brighter.

fatfingers · « **Reply #66 on:** December 07, 2006, 03:14:24 pm »

As you say, "Stuff you didn't know you needed". I still don't know I need it, but I ordered a blue one anyway!

Thanks!

pointdablame · « **Reply #67 on:** December 07, 2006, 05:31:06 pm »

Excellent! Just ordered my blue one, thanks for all the work you've done.

mccoy178 · « **Reply #68 on:** December 07, 2006, 09:29:46 pm »

I bought three of them. Thanks for the effort. We appreciate it.

whammoed · « **Reply #69 on:** December 07, 2006, 11:06:35 pm »

Thanks guys. Everything will ship tomorrow (except the order with the green one of course).

Got the boards for the other new product today. Tested one out and it works so look out for another announcement soon.

BamBam · « **Reply #70 on:** December 08, 2006, 07:47:36 am »

Just ordered mine. Does it ($5.99 version) come with the LED lights?
Thank you for the Paypal link too. It makes shopping that much easier.

John

whammoed · « **Reply #71 on:** December 08, 2006, 08:06:40 am »

Quote from: BamBam on December 08, 2006, 07:47:36 am

Just ordered mine. Does it ($5.99 version) come with the LED lights?

Yes, it is ready to be used.

markrvp · « **Reply #72 on:** December 08, 2006, 12:17:52 pm »

I just bought two blue ones. Thanks for the great product at an even greater price!!

whammoed · « **Reply #73 on:** December 08, 2006, 05:53:28 pm »

Thanks guys. I got a few more orders than expected and am now backordered on everything but a few 5v reds. Don't worry though, parts are on order and items will ship as soon as they come in.

thanks again for the support!

Dazz · « **Reply #74 on:** December 08, 2006, 06:50:42 pm »

About damn time someone come up with a great solution for this! My poor blue 3" Happ has been sitting in the dark and I've been wanting to add an LED for a long time. Thank you very much for this. I just placed my order!

fatfingers · « **Reply #75 on:** December 12, 2006, 09:33:17 am »

Quote from: fatfingers on December 07, 2006, 03:14:24 pm

As you say, "Stuff you didn't know you needed". I still don't know I need it, but I ordered a blue one anyway!

Thanks!

Holy Crap Batman! Now that I have it installed I definitely know I need one! I installed my blue Lightmite TB last night and I cannot believe how much better my translucent blue Happ trackball looks. It actually looks lighted now! And here I thought I was going to have to fork out the big bucks for one of those Electrice Ice (or whatever they're called) trackballs from GGG, but not now that I have my Lightmite TB!

(Yes, I tried to do the picture thing, but they just didn't do it justice!)

whammoed · « **Reply #76 on:** December 12, 2006, 08:43:55 pm »

Quote from: fatfingers on December 12, 2006, 09:33:17 am

Holy Crap Batman! Now that I have it installed I definitely know I need one! I installed my blue Lightmite TB last night and I cannot believe how much better my translucent blue Happ trackball looks. It actually looks lighted now! And here I thought I was going to have to fork out the big bucks for one of those Electrice Ice (or whatever they're called) trackballs from GGG, but not now that I have my Lightmite TB!

(Yes, I tried to do the picture thing, but they just didn't do it justice!)

Glad you like it!

BTW, here is the thread announcing the other product i've been promising:
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=61055.0

Kaytrim · « **Reply #77 on:** December 17, 2006, 09:08:20 pm »

I got my blue one and the difference in my trackball is amazing.

With the origonal 12v bulb it looked greenish blue. Now with the Litemite it is a true blue. With the single LED on the board the entire ball was evenly lit up. I even had to turn down the 'volume' a bit because it is too bright.

Neilyboy · « **Reply #78 on:** December 17, 2006, 11:38:17 pm »

im still waiting on mine but i cannot wait!! hopefully the backorders will ship soon thanks again whammoed ill install just as soon as i get mine..
any guess as to when the backorded products will ship?

Neil

whammoed · « **Reply #79 on:** December 18, 2006, 01:16:08 am »

Quote from: Neilyboy on December 17, 2006, 11:38:17 pm

im still waiting on mine but i cannot wait!! hopefully the backorders will ship soon thanks again whammoed ill install just as soon as i get mine..
any guess as to when the backorded products will ship?

Neil

Shouldn't be long now...I'm using an overseas supplier to keep costs down and have my fingers crossed that the shipment will arrive soon.


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Author Topic: New Product: Lightmite TB Trackball Lighting Module **They're Here...** (Read 29488 times)

Author Topic: New Product: Lightmite TB Trackball Lighting Module They're Here... (Read 29488 times)