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| Ahigh:
I recently fixed up a trackball that was acting up. The symptom was a jumping effect. When moving, it woudl skip back visually. First I replaced the sensor electronics, and nothing changed. It turned out that the metal wheels were slightly warped (moved a micrometer left/right while spinning). To straighten them out (which fixed the problem) I used needle nose pliers while rotating them, bent them back and forth until they were straight. Just thought I'd add this to this thread as I was about ready to replace the whole trackball myself not knowing what the problem was. I thought it might be the bearings seizing up or that it might be the electronics, but it was just the metal wheel not being true. -- - Ahigh |
| SirPeale:
--- Quote from: brandon on November 20, 2007, 11:08:59 am ---anyways.. what should I oil it with? 3in1 or WD40? If that doesnt work I think I'll just order rollers and bearings from GGG.. That way I can get a new ball and light kit and still come out for less than a new Happs. --- End quote --- DEFINITELY 3 in 1. WD40 will just gum it up after it dries. Check out Bob Roberts site on breaking in new bearings. I do the same thing with used (though he says not to do it). I believe it helps to loosen things up more to spin the used bearings. If the shafts are too badly worn you definitely should rebuild. The price you're being offered sounds a teensy bit high. Check Bob's page and see how much he's offering it for. |
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