New Product: Electric ICE-T

[RandyT]

Coming very soon......

GroovyGameGear has been lacking a trackball offering, but no more.  In true GGG style, we weren't content to just slap a new name on an existing product.  We wanted to offer a better trackball, with higher performance and ultimate "bling" appeal.  The Electric ICE-T

[mccoy178]

Cool idea!

[Kremmit]

Cool idea!

[RetroBorg]

Nice! 

[Level42]

 

[squirrellydw]

sign me up for a 3"  The 2 1/4 is that just an upgrade kit to convert an existing trackball or is it the whole trackball?  Will it work with an optipac also, just curious?

[Fozzy The Bear]

WOHHHH! Randy does it again..... He's going to burn himself out, if he keeps releasing new products at this rate. So Cool. 

Randy, are you going to be offering just the 3" Translucent ball itself as a product or will these just be available as a complete trackball assembly??

Best Regards,
Julian (Fozzy The Bear)

[mr.Curmudgeon]

Randy, are you going to be offering just the 3" Translucent ball itself as a product or will these just be available as a complete trackball assembly??

"For those looking to upgrade their current trackball to the lighting capabilities of the Electric ICE-T

[RandyT]

Cool idea!

Thanks.  It's one I have thrown around for a while, but always ran into parts sourcing problems.

Kremmit gave me a push to give it another go and it worked out for us this time.

RandyT

[Fozzy The Bear]

Randy, are you going to be offering just the 3" Translucent ball itself as a product or will these just be available as a complete trackball assembly??

"For those looking to upgrade their current trackball to the lighting capabilities of the Electric ICE-T

[mccoy178]

Randy,
What is the texture like?  Smooth I would presume.  I'm sure that question is going to come up.  Otherwise, does it feel identical to a typical trackball?

[mr.Curmudgeon]

Randy, are you going to be offering just the 3" Translucent ball itself as a product or will these just be available as a complete trackball assembly??

"For those looking to upgrade their current trackball to the lighting capabilities of the Electric ICE-T

[RandyT]

Randy,
What is the texture like?  Smooth I would presume.  I'm sure that question is going to come up.  Otherwise, does it feel identical to a typical trackball?

The texture is very smooth.  It took extra measures (and cost) to ensure this.

A typical trackball is very slick and "glassy", at least when new.   These do not feel exactly the same as the material, while polished, doesn't get as shiny.

These balls perform wonderfully.  They track perfectly and are very comfortable to use. 


Sorry, the balls will not be made available separate from the upgrade kits.   They were not inexpensive and our inventory is limited, so they have all been allocated for the units and kits.

RandyT

[rwhip41]

What are the differences between this trackball system and a Happs USB translucent backed up with a Glowire laserLED (http://www.glowire.com/Lazer%20LEDs.htm)? Is the texture different? The "translucency"? The bearings? Ease of installation?

I have this system installed on my rig, and it is very bright in daylight.

I like to see how this stuff evolves, so I am grateful to see new stuff. It looks like a great buy if you already have GGG hardware in place. Otherwise, it looks like a "we have a trackball too". Please specify...it looks like it would be a purchase consideration in regards to building a new rig and having everything (lighting, opticals, etc) in place up front, but I'm not clear on the differences.

[RandyT]

What are the differences between this trackball system and a Happs USB translucent backed up with a Glowire laserLED (http://www.glowire.com/Lazer%20LEDs.htm)? Is the texture different? The "translucency"? The bearings? Ease of installation?

I have this system installed on my rig, and it is very bright in daylight.

I like to see how this stuff evolves, so I am grateful to see new stuff. It looks like a great buy if you already have GGG hardware in place. Otherwise, it looks like a "we have a trackball too". Please specify...it looks like it would be a purchase consideration in regards to building a new rig and having everything (lighting, opticals, etc) in place up front, but I'm not clear on the differences.

You don't need any other GGG hardware "in place" to use this product.  It's plug and go.

2.5 times the resolution of any other trackball due to upgraded stainless steel encoder wheels.

Uses a high-output RGB lighting module for pulsating and color-changing FX (when used with an LED-Wiz, otherwise can be hardwired to the color of your choice and changed at any time...even with manual switches if desired.)

Your trackball acts like a spherical lens and blows a lot of light through the top.  All that light on your ceiling belongs in your trackball.   This one captures the light, not transmits it.

And, IMHO, the units you linked to offer pretty limited "bang for buck".  They are just 4 monochromatic LEDs in a housing.  There is little to compare to there.


Still look like a "me too" product to you?

RandyT

[squirrellydw]

when will they be available?

[kastawaykid]

When will the 3 inch upgrade kit be available?

[mccoy178]

Will this be able to take the pounding of Golden Tee players?

[RandyT]

Will this be able to take the pounding of Golden Tee players?

In what sense?  If you mean just spinnning the ball rapidly and holding up over time, yes.  In fact, it's likely that the rollers will hold up longer as well.

RandyT

[Fozzy The Bear]

Sorry, the balls will not be made available separate from the upgrade kits.   They were not inexpensive and our inventory is limited, so they have all been allocated for the units and kits.

That's fair enough.... The kit's a very good price anyway ... I'll be ordering one.

Best Regards,
Julian (Fozzy The Bear)

[BobA]

Nice looking piece of hardware.   Well done!

And thats post 1000

[quarterback]

Uses a high-output RGB lighting module for pulsating and color-changing FX (when used with an LED-Wiz, otherwise can be hardwired to the color of your choice and changed at any time...even with manual switches if desired.)

Is there more info about this "RGB-Overdrive™ Trackball Lighting module"?   I read the first post early this a.m. when you posted it and I (like rwhip41) thought I'd need the LED-Wiz to control the lighting. 

As I re-read the description, I now see the part that says "Can also be hardwired to 5v and manually configured for color." but that sentence is part of the bullet pointed feature of  "LED-Wiz™ compatible lighting."   I'd consider the ability to use this withOUT the LED-Wiz to be as much (or more) of a "feature" as the ability to use it WITH the LED-Wiz.

Beyond that, can the RGB-Overdrive lighting module be manually configured for "any" color or only basic ones?   You mention 'manual switches', but is it safe to presume there is some kind of software that will allow me to pick a certain color or shade?

Very cool item, Randy.  Coming up with a 'colorless' trackball that DOESN'T act like a big lens is a long time coming.  Glad you brought it to us 

[squirrellydw]

How did you get your dog to stay in the same postion for all 4 pictures?? 

[Timoe]

1. What kind of mounting plate will be required?

2. Will you sell the mounting plate?

3. How much will the mounting plate cost?

4. HOLY CR@P!!!

5. Thank you

6. I almost hate to ask this but what will the spin time be like?  I dislike the spin of a betson and love the spin of the Happ.  Be honest which is it closer to?

[rwhip41]

2.5 times the resolution of any other trackball due to upgraded stainless steel encoder wheels.

I like that. I'm also not a Glowire homer, but my 4-LED set really shines. Your system must really be bright if it outclasses the 4-LED set. I also like the "light capturing" versus the "light transmission" aspect, which probably helps in its illumination.

Thanks for making it more difficult to make hardware component decisions for my next cab. 

[Tahnok]

Any pictures of it unlit? Is it the same kind of opaque white as the buttons?

[mccoy178]

How did you get your dog to stay in the same postion for all 4 pictures?? 

 

[kastawaykid]

Are you taking pre-orders? I will take a 3 inch conversion kit!!!

- Kid

[RandyT]

How did you get your dog to stay in the same postion for all 4 pictures?? 

 

I think somebody was just looking for an excuse to use that ROTFL smiley

BTW, dogs don't move much when they are printed on coffee mugs.  It is pretty cool how the reflection looks like it is from it's eye though.

I wouldn't be able to keep the real boston in the same room between shots, let alone in the same frame


The trackballs and kits should make it to the store by the end of the day tomorrow.

RandyT

[Havok]

Sweet!

 

So, when can I buy stock in the company?

[Tiger-Heli]

Sweet!

 

So, when can I buy stock in the company?

Ummmn, yeah, when . . . 

Also - HOLY CR@P!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Vebbo]

O0 this gear look awesome... me want for my new CP

[squirrellydw]

How did you get your dog to stay in the same postion for all 4 pictures?? 

 

I think somebody was just looking for an excuse to use that ROTFL smiley

BTW, dogs don't move much when they are printed on coffee mugs.  It is pretty cool how the reflection looks like it is from it's eye though.

I wouldn't be able to keep the real boston in the same room between shots, let alone in the same frame


The trackballs and kits should make it to the store by the end of the day tomorrow.

RandyT

I guess it is a coffee cup, didn't look that close 

[Lilwolf]

Ver Very cool!

Now for the trackball as a trackball quesiton.  You mention it has 2.5x the resolution of a normal trackball..

Is there problems with rollback?  Can you swing at it as fast as you can without troubles? 

I would love the upgrade, but now I'm thinking I would rather upgrade my old used trackball if I was going to do anything.

Also, you said it takes +5volts to add the glow right?  Could I get away with grabbing power from a usb connection to power them?

[ckenney11]

First off let me say you are the best.     I noticed in a previous post that you said you would have some other trackball parts.  I was wondering what those might be.  I'm in need of some new rollers and idler for my Imperial 3" trackball.  I'm going to order some encoders and other stuff from you and would rather get everything from one place.  Thanks once again for your great products!    Can't wait to see what you come out with next!

[19rjs99]

Hi Randy,

I currently have a 3" Happ trackball. Would this kit work with it? If so I want a 3" conversion kit. That doesn't even sound good...

Bob

[RayB]

Hey Randy, you're out of control. Next month I'm expecting a star wars yoke.

By the way, I don't consider "retina-searing light output" a positive. ;-)

[RandyT]

Hey Randy, you're out of control. Next month I'm expecting a star wars yoke.

If I was going to do something like that, it would be functional, but probably not look a lot like the original.  That would probably make it go over like a lead balloon, so I'm shied away from it

By the way, I don't consider "retina-searing light output" a positive. ;-)

With all of the LEDs activated (white) it's like looking at 12 high-output LEDs crammed into a less  than .5" diameter.  I was seeing spots for too long after looking at the thing. 

But you need that kind of output to light-up a ball that size, so it is a good thing.  BTW, a 2 1/4" ball lights up even brighter than the 3" in the demo

RandyT

[bb040]

this is very cool ....

[ahofle]

Beautiful...
This isn't going to do anything to improve my Millipede scores though.  I'll be staring at the ball the whole time. LOL

If so I want a 3" conversion kit. That doesn't even sound good...

Haha, I can just see my conversation with my wife:
"Honey, good news!! I just got a new ball and a 3" conversion kit!"