MS Easyball

[Phil Anderson]

Got a microsoft Easyball from ebay today. Haven't had a chance to try it yet as had to run out to work, but it definitely felt light and the ball is clearly hollow. That said, it's a goodish size and was a relatively cheap / painless option so I'm not complaining.

My question is... Is there any way the ball could be filled with some sort of compound to give it a bit of weight and hence a more arcadey feel? Or has anyone found a suitable replacement ball for this setup? Any suggestions would be welcome, as would any info from people who have used an MS Easyball as a game controller.

Phil

PS, Theoretically, of course, I brought it for the kids. At least that's what the wife thinks

[JustMichael]

It would have to be filled with something solid (or nearly solid).  If you filled it with a liquid, it would add weight but the liquid would want to stay still and quickly stop the ball.

[Phil Anderson]

Yeah, I wsas thinking of some sort of epoxy resin or something. Dunno, to be honest having tried it a little it's OK, but the feel's all wrong and it's not just the lightness that's the problem.

Still don't regret getting it, but wouldn't necessarily recommend anyone else goes this route. Will certainly buy a propper arcade trackball when I do my next control panel (in a couple of months once loft conversion's finished).

[unusualfire]

liquids?..no way...one drop on a motherboard or ipac you can kiss it goodbye