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Trackball for Hacking - $2.99
Tiger-Heli:
So, you guys that got these already . . .
How well do they work in MAME?
I'm thinking of ordering a couple, mainly for Centipede, CABAL and golfing games. How well do they free-spin?
I realize the ball is too small to do justice to golfing games, but for $2.99, I'll deal with it.
Comments appreciated!!!
Wienerdog:
I am happy with how it works. It has about as much free-spin as you would expect from a PC tracball (not really much desire for free-spin on a PC). One of the good points is that I think it has a design that will make it REALY easy to mount.
I've only played Centipede with it though. Has anyone else play another game or had a bad experience with your iBall?
Generic Eric:
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--- Quote from: generic_eric on March 22, 2003, 02:43:06 am ---Is ok, but how do I make it better? The problem is how it rolls, the x and the y axis are very defenite. Rolling diagonally isn't this trackballs selling point.
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--- Quote ---Try taking the ball out and, with your fingers, roll both of the encoder rollers at the same time. See if the cursor moves diagonally (it should).
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It does
--- Quote ---You might want to try roughing up the rollers, but don't do this unless you're sure you wouldn't destroy the rollers in the process.
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Is there some sort of do it yourself plastic making kit in case I do hose up the rollers?
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Sasquatch!:
"Thank you for your order! We apologize but the item(s) you
ordered is currently out of stock and we are unable to provide a definite ship date at this time. However, we continually receive new merchandise in our warehouse and we hope to fulfill your order within the next thirty days or sooner if possible."
Hope I get 'em. :-\
marcoval:
If its any consolation these are all over ebay for a similar price.