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| btp2k2:
I did it. It is really easy. All you need it a button wrench (X-Arcade puts this glue on their buttons so the wrench is good to knock them loose) and a phillips screw driver. Took about 10 minutes to get everything completely disassembled. Then for mounting on a CP, I used the top of the unit and traced the holes for the screws and for the trackball. Then, take a 3 inch door knob cutter and line it up with the hole you traced for the trackball and cut out your hole. Stick the track ball in the hole and place it so it is in the same position you want to mount it in. Then trace it and route out that space leaving about an 1/8 inch of material. That's it. |
| dcsipe:
Thanks btp2k2, I figured it was possible but wanted to verify that someone was able to do it. This definitely sounds like my best bet, getting the USB trackball and buttons for $50 is definitely a good deal! |
| btp2k2:
Yeah, anytime bud. I have both an X-Arcade trackball and an Imperial...the unit the X-arcade was based on...and I find it hard to tell the difference. The only way I know which is which is the Imperial has a blue ball.... (waits for blue balls jokes and cringes) |
| shredso:
I'm planning to do the same thing. I have the X-Aracde dismantled and the hole appears to be 2 7/8". Can you confirm you got a perfect hole with the 3" hole saw? Also, did you have to cut the box open to get the cable out? |
| btp2k2:
Yeah, it is actually a 2 7/8 inch hole. I used a 3 on my first attempt and it ended up with a little gap. I did have to cut the cable out....thanks for mentioning that, as I totaly forgot. I just took a jig saw and made two small cuts. Be very careful that the cables don't get in the way as cutting, and as soon as you are through, shut it down. |
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