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Normal trackball behavior ????
BobA:
There is a proper orientation of the trackball to enable the rollers to work properly. I think GGG has a diagram of that specific trackball in the wiki.
wolfcub:
ya i also looked into that and i do have it the right way around but it still does it.
RandyT:
This has a lot to do with the stiffness of the bearings. When they are new, the bearings have some thick grease inside. This will break down and things should improve as the ball is used. So it should improve if you start really working the ball.
There are a number of ways people have accelerated the process, including soaking the bearings in a solvent to strip the grease and then replacing it with something thinner.
I'm looking at ways to loosen things up during the build process so that this won't be an issue.
RandyT
DeLuSioNal29:
I agree, these forums kick serious arcade constructing butt! :applaud:
I haven't had a chance to try my Ice Trackball out yet, but when I do mount it on my control panel I will let you know the results.
However, I did notice it jumping at times when rolled hard with it unmounted, but I figured that was because it needed to be mounted first. I'll have to mount it and see.
I'll keep you posted.
~ DeLuSioNaL
Falkon215:
Well i had the same problem with my track ball,took it apart and found imperfection on the sensor wheel,if they are plastic there is sometimes flashing on the wheel it tends to hit the case.Clean the flashing off or make it clear the case by cutting a groove in case.When it is apart run the track ball with the cover off and see if there is plastic flashing is hitting the case.Hope this helps. ;D