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Wiki suggestion: Mounting a trackball.
RandyT:
Sorry, I'm kind of new to this Wiki thing, so feel free to guide me by whatever means necessary :)
But if one doesn't already exist, a page on the numerous methods for mounting trackballs would be a godsend to the folks out there. It has to be one of the single most boggling controller types to put in a panel, and outside of a mounting plate (which some don't care for the look of) there's just no straightforward method for doing.
I think a lot of this is due to the fact that different panel construction, and different trackball models, can dictate different methodology. So, there isn't a "one size fits all" solution outside of the plate.
I'd be willing to help with this as much as I am able, but I only have experience with the Betson varieties. It would be nice to see multiple installations of differing models and control panel construction to at least give first-timers a starting point.
Thoughts?
RandyT
Kaytrim:
I would agree. I think the the best place for this would be on the trackball page or a link from there to this new install page.
http://wiki.arcadecontrols.com/wiki/Trackballs
It might even be a nice idea to setup a page for each control both top and bottom mount. I know for example that the Japanese sticks and buttons are very different from the ones we can get from American or European manufactures.
TTFN :cheers:
Kaytrim
Buddabing:
--- Quote from: RandyT on March 21, 2007, 12:49:33 pm ---
I'd be willing to help with this as much as I am able, but I only have experience with the Betson varieties. It would be nice to see multiple installations of differing models and control panel construction to at least give first-timers a starting point.
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How does one tell which way is up on a Betson trackball? Is up the direction that the little "Betson Techology" writing on the lip of the trackball faces?
RandyT:
--- Quote from: Buddabing on March 22, 2007, 02:16:22 pm ---How does one tell which way is up on a Betson trackball? Is up the direction that the little "Betson Techology" writing on the lip of the trackball faces?
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You'd think I would have noticed that by now, but yes, that is true. I usually orient it by placing the point where the wires exit at the lower right corner, but orienting the text is a better method :)
BTW, here's a template I made for the Betson a while back. Viewed from below.
For a top view with dimensions, there's this one.
Feel free to use either of them however you wish.
RandyT
JoyMonkey:
I started off a Trackball Mounting topic;
http://wiki.arcadecontrols.com/wiki/Trackball_Mounting
I've never actually used a mounting plate or kit myself (I'm used to metal control panels) so please feel free to make any corrections.
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