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| DrLarryE:
Was there a standard size trackball in original arcade games, or were they variable? If so, What was the range of sizes? |
| LeedsFan:
The most common arcade trackball size is 3" I believe, but there were many other games that used different size trackballs. Atari had a large 4" trackball in many cabs (or was it 4.5"?). One bowling game even had a trackball the size of a bowling ball. :P Not too sure how many cabs used a 2.25". But I would definitely say that 3" was the most commonly used size across all cabs. |
| unclet:
I "believe" Centipede used a 2-1/4" trackball ..... correct me if I am wrong ... |
| JustMichael:
The bigger the ball is the slower it will rotate with the same push. The bigger the ball is the harder it will be to start it rolling. I would suggest a 2 1/4" trackball. |
| DrLarryE:
Good point JustMichael! Without reasoning it out I would've thought a larger ball would've been better....Thanks All |
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