Author Topic: Sneak Preview: New Trackball from Ultimarc (Read 35918 times)

AndyWarne · « **on:** February 02, 2008, 06:12:51 am »

Lets face it, nobody likes trackball mounting plates! Nor the effort in crafting a panel which does not need one, with a conventional trackball. Well soon they will be banished to history!

A few weeks away yet as this it the production prototype. These will be available with white solid, and red and neutral translucent balls. Either for connection to Opti-PAC/Mini-PAC or with a new USB 2.0 interface.
We own full tooling and production of these units so expect the price to be very competitive also.
Been so busy developing new stuff that we don't have a name for this yet. Any suggestions welcome! Any winner whose suggestion is adopted can choose $100 worth of stuff from our store.

Orclord · « **Reply #1 on:** February 02, 2008, 06:26:40 am »

Ulti-Trac.....

patrickl · « **Reply #2 on:** February 02, 2008, 06:44:25 am »

Good idea.

What's the size of the ball?

I'd call it High-Ball or Tall-Ball

Franco B · « **Reply #3 on:** February 02, 2008, 07:31:19 am »

Ulti-mount trackball

waveryder · « **Reply #4 on:** February 02, 2008, 07:38:54 am »

The "EZ-M Trackball"

DaOld Man · « **Reply #5 on:** February 02, 2008, 07:45:42 am »

I think this is a great idea. I already have a trackball I plan to use on my project coming this spring, but if the price is right I may shelf it and use one of these.
As far as a name, Im not too good with things like that, but "Stealth Track" comes to mind...

Orclord · « **Reply #6 on:** February 02, 2008, 07:57:23 am »

Hmmmmm....

Throwing them together....

The Ulti-Trac EasyMount

Turnarcades · « **Reply #7 on:** February 02, 2008, 08:28:00 am »

Flush-ball? Flush-Trak? E-Z Trak?

Fozzy The Bear · « **Reply #8 on:** February 02, 2008, 08:37:06 am »

Quote from: AndyWarne on February 02, 2008, 06:12:51 am

Neat Idea Andy..... At first I thought you'd just had a new top injection molded to fit the betson, but then I realised that you'd have to make the mechanics of it fit higer in the bottom case as well.... Very good! Not sure how the encoder wheels fit unless they are somehow geared from the rollers. Do they still spin well with the additional friction??

Best Regards,
Julian (Fozzy The Bear)

Franco B · « **Reply #9 on:** February 02, 2008, 08:38:04 am »

Quote from: Orclord on February 02, 2008, 07:57:23 am

Hmmmmm....

Throwing them together....

The Ulti-Trac EasyMount

Me and waveryder want thirds on that one

kowal · « **Reply #10 on:** February 02, 2008, 09:07:33 am »

name Easy Mount is not correct. He does not require mountplante only, but still requires screwing. Screwing - negation Easy Mount

easy mount is top mount. This Trackball has the same assembly how korean joysticks. Korean joysticks are not type easy mount. Easy mount:
iL -Universal Stick
Turobo Twist spiner
Bao Lian Easy Mount

RTM trackball (Ready to Mount)

Orclord · « **Reply #11 on:** February 02, 2008, 09:10:34 am »

You could glue it....

That would be easy....

kowal · « **Reply #12 on:** February 02, 2008, 09:23:42 am »

in MDF you still need mountplante:P - edges of hole
this will make easy in panels from metal and lexan or very hard wood

in MDF you still need mountplante/bezel, how near lock:P

waveryder · « **Reply #13 on:** February 02, 2008, 09:29:45 am »

Clearly it is for easy mounting into a wood CP. A couple of counter sunk bolts and your away! Not everybody has access to router, workshop, etc. Some of us are stuck with just a jigsaw and sandpaper

. I still say "EZ-M" it looks damn issue to install in a panel to me

Cornchip · « **Reply #14 on:** February 02, 2008, 09:33:00 am »

Ultimarc I-Ball

Zebidee · « **Reply #15 on:** February 02, 2008, 11:33:55 am »

There are some great name ideas here, but how about "Ultimarc EasyTrack"?

FhM · « **Reply #16 on:** February 02, 2008, 11:39:48 am »

Looks great I cant wait! Its release should hopfully coincide with when I will have some funds available

genesim · « **Reply #17 on:** February 02, 2008, 11:50:26 am »

Is this thing the size of a button? If it is, then how about the Ultraroll mini. Or Ultrarolltrak.

I hope it is small though. This could bypass the hurdle of playing dual spinner games, and having easy mounting.

genesim · « **Reply #18 on:** February 02, 2008, 11:55:19 am »

Ultrasphere. Spheretrak.

Avrus · « **Reply #19 on:** February 02, 2008, 12:00:57 pm »

Ulti-Mount Flushball or just Ulti-Mount Trackball. Ooo, the Ulti-Marc TallBall.

Level42 · « **Reply #20 on:** February 02, 2008, 12:07:54 pm »

UltiBall

shardian · « **Reply #21 on:** February 02, 2008, 12:20:19 pm »

I think someone mentioned it already, but I'll detail it again. What would seal the deal for me on this is if the trackball had some sort of flange for the top of the panel. For instance, you could rough cut a hole for it and not worry about being an absolute perfect circle as it requires now. Then you mount the trackball, and from the top screw down a flange type connection like what is on a push button housing. This covers any errors in the cutout, and would give the TB an ultra smooth and pretty tie in to the CP.

As to name, I prefer Ultimarc E-Z Mount Trackball. Simple, and to the point.

Level42 · « **Reply #22 on:** February 02, 2008, 12:22:42 pm »

That name is way too long.

Maybe Ult-iBall ?

Anyway, wouldn't a flange like that hurt your hands ? Or at least hinder your playing ?

TheShanMan · « **Reply #23 on:** February 02, 2008, 12:50:01 pm »

Luci-trac? Luci-flush trac? Luci-trac flush?

patrickl · « **Reply #24 on:** February 02, 2008, 01:24:02 pm »

Quote from: shardian on February 02, 2008, 12:20:19 pm

I think someone mentioned it already, but I'll detail it again. What would seal the deal for me on this is if the trackball had some sort of flange for the top of the panel. For instance, you could rough cut a hole for it and not worry about being an absolute perfect circle as it requires now. Then you mount the trackball, and from the top screw down a flange type connection like what is on a push button housing. This covers any errors in the cutout, and would give the TB an ultra smooth and pretty tie in to the CP.

As to name, I prefer Ultimarc E-Z Mount Trackball. Simple, and to the point.

If the lip of the trackball and the flange where threaded you could even use it as part of the fastening of the trackball.

padstack · « **Reply #25 on:** February 02, 2008, 02:14:54 pm »

Ultimarc Clean-mount?

Ultimarc EZ mount

Ultimarc Supermount?

Ultimount?

Those would be my guesses.

Nice work!

It appears to me that you could probably just use a hole-saw and a few counter-sunk screws and be set. Looks cool to me!

AndyWarne · « **Reply #26 on:** February 02, 2008, 02:18:46 pm »

Quote from: shardian on February 02, 2008, 12:20:19 pm

I think someone mentioned it already, but I'll detail it again. What would seal the deal for me on this is if the trackball had some sort of flange for the top of the panel. For instance, you could rough cut a hole for it and not worry about being an absolute perfect circle as it requires now. Then you mount the trackball, and from the top screw down a flange type connection like what is on a push button housing. This covers any errors in the cutout, and would give the TB an ultra smooth and pretty tie in to the CP.

As to name, I prefer Ultimarc E-Z Mount Trackball. Simple, and to the point.

OK here is the optional flange...
Its a 3 inch trackball by the way, rather larger than a button! The appearance when mounted is exactly the same as the Happ from the top of the panel (without the mounting plate!).

AndyWarne · « **Reply #27 on:** February 02, 2008, 02:29:23 pm »

Quote from: Fozzy The Bear on February 02, 2008, 08:37:06 am

Neat Idea Andy..... At first I thought you'd just had a new top injection molded to fit the betson, but then I realised that you'd have to make the mechanics of it fit higer in the bottom case as well.... Very good! Not sure how the encoder wheels fit unless they are somehow geared from the rollers. Do they still spin well with the additional friction??

There is no gearing. The wheels just fit. It was a very careful piece of CAD followed by laser prototyping. The mechanics are fairly conventional although I searched for the best bearings which are not pre-packed with thick grease and also specified precision-ground stainless steel rollers.
I was also able to maintain the distance between the points where the rollers contact the ball.. just. This avoids the ball jumping off the rollers, something which was noticeable in an early design which pushed the rollers inwards.

Some good name suggestions here! Keep them coming. I already have a couple on here earmarked! The final decision will be made by a specially-convened committee... ok some mates down the pub...

shardian · « **Reply #28 on:** February 02, 2008, 02:50:10 pm »

Quote from: AndyWarne on February 02, 2008, 02:18:46 pm

Quote from: shardian on February 02, 2008, 12:20:19 pm
I think someone mentioned it already, but I'll detail it again. What would seal the deal for me on this is if the trackball had some sort of flange for the top of the panel. For instance, you could rough cut a hole for it and not worry about being an absolute perfect circle as it requires now. Then you mount the trackball, and from the top screw down a flange type connection like what is on a push button housing. This covers any errors in the cutout, and would give the TB an ultra smooth and pretty tie in to the CP.

As to name, I prefer Ultimarc E-Z Mount Trackball. Simple, and to the point.

OK here is the optional flange...
Its a 3 inch trackball by the way, rather larger than a button! The appearance when mounted is exactly the same as the Happ from the top of the panel (without the mounting plate!).

Sweet!

Jess-- · « **Reply #29 on:** February 02, 2008, 02:56:39 pm »

as there is no longer a mounting plate on display

Stealthtrack
StealthBall

divemaster127 · « **Reply #30 on:** February 02, 2008, 03:33:36 pm »

Ultimarc Ultimate

Dizzle · « **Reply #31 on:** February 02, 2008, 03:35:43 pm »

Smart Trac

TPB · « **Reply #32 on:** February 02, 2008, 03:42:15 pm »

Fitting in with the theme of the UltraStik 360, which is also known by its abbreviations as the UltraStik or U360 ...

How about ...

UltraTrak 720

... which could also be known by the following abbreviations :

UltraTrak, U720

Jdurg · « **Reply #33 on:** February 02, 2008, 03:46:22 pm »

How about just a simple "TrackMark". Nothing to complex about that name, but it does show that it is original to the ultimarc business.

BTW, the SpinTrak that I ordered from you arrived the other day. It's AWESOME! My cabinet is far from complete (as I decided to re-start my CP build from scratch after a few screw ups), but I spent all of last night playing Arkanoid on my laptop with the spinner. So much more fun now!

Avrus · « **Reply #34 on:** February 02, 2008, 05:44:02 pm »

Ultimarc Flushtrak.

Havok · « **Reply #35 on:** February 02, 2008, 05:44:32 pm »

Offer a brown trackball, and call it your Chocolate Salty Ball...

Orclord · « **Reply #36 on:** February 02, 2008, 05:48:18 pm »

Trac-Pac.....

Ball-Pac.... *Snick*

I-Track....

NIVO · « **Reply #37 on:** February 02, 2008, 06:07:51 pm »

Hello Andy, I have a name AND slogan.

Ultimarc Trac Star - It shines above the rest.

Level42 · « **Reply #38 on:** February 02, 2008, 06:12:52 pm »

Ul-T-Ball

With the T from Track.......duh

Level42 · « **Reply #39 on:** February 02, 2008, 06:15:36 pm »

Isn't it nice to see GGG and Ultimarc release new innovative products, and keep silent until (about) ready to order ?

When do we get to see the Ulti-yoke Andy ?


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