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Replacement Encoder Wheel
campbelldave:
Hello,
I recently rebuilt 2 Atari trackballs that looked to have once been part of a Marble Madness control panel. They work fine now, except 1 trackball had a damaged encoder wheel (it was slightly bent and I cannot straighten it out).
Does anyone know where I could buy a replacement encoder wheel or does anyone have any extras for sale?
Thanks!
brock.sampson:
Bob Roberts has a set of 2 for $6.00.
http://www.therealbobroberts.net/parts.html#atari
I'm sure divemaster carries them as well but I was unable to find a part number on happ's site.
divemaster127:
Yah, I have ordered these in from happ, I can get them for $1.55 each
dm
Level42:
--- Quote from: campbelldave on February 19, 2008, 08:26:09 am ---Hello,
I recently rebuilt 2 Atari trackballs that looked to have once been part of a Marble Madness control panel. They work fine now, except 1 trackball had a damaged encoder wheel (it was slightly bent and I cannot straighten it out).
Does anyone know where I could buy a replacement encoder wheel or does anyone have any extras for sale?
Thanks!
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The bending hardly ever effects the proper function of the wheel. Mine aren't entirly straight either, doesn't matter at all. The opto-electronics will still "see" the holes and notches pass through.
RandyT:
--- Quote from: Level42 on February 19, 2008, 11:36:56 am ---The bending hardly ever effects the proper function of the wheel. Mine aren't entirly straight either, doesn't matter at all. The opto-electronics will still "see" the holes and notches pass through.
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Very true. It would need to be bent pretty badly to no longer work well. A hair dryer, carefully applied, will likely also warm it up enough to allow you conform it to a flat surface.
But if not, I have a plenty in stock. Don't mind the shipping price if that's all you need. It would be adjusted down and sent in an envelope.
RandyT