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Xiaou2:

yes, there are lots of 'tools'  here...  sadly...


  Take the bearings out,  douse them in  Radio Shacks  'Electronics Cleaner'.   Then spin them
inbetween your fingers "face up"  for around 45 seconds.    Then flip it over, and repeat.   Repeat the
process once more.   (total of 2 times per side for each bearing)

  The stuff will eat the bearing grease with ease.   Trackballs need little lubrication, as they
are not used continuously for long periods of time, and do not support massive weight.

 However, if you distrust that, you can then add a small amount of 3 in 1 oil... which is
much thinner than what it comes with,  and will result in less drag (yet more drag than
without any lubricant).
 


Keroppi:

Thank you all for the tips, and the responses. I DO need to lighten up, no doubt. But I also noticed that after I got irritated is when I actually got a legitimate answer to my question. I just wish sometimes I could ask a question and get a straight answer.  :banghead:

Up to 7 seconds?...guess I need to go buy some 3in1...dare I ask, anyone know a good place to buy some?

Thanks!!

rrcade:

Either McDonalds or a Hardware Store......sorry I had to. ;D

Keroppi:

 :hissy:

RandyT:


--- Quote from: Keroppi on March 20, 2008, 08:48:36 am ---Thank you all for the tips, and the responses. I DO need to lighten up, no doubt. But I also noticed that after I got irritated is when I actually got a legitimate answer to my question. I just wish sometimes I could ask a question and get a straight answer.  :banghead:

Up to 7 seconds?...guess I need to go buy some 3in1...dare I ask, anyone know a good place to buy some?

--- End quote ---

I may be wrong, but the initial response may be partially due to the fact that the answer to your question has little to do with a properly functioning trackball.  Kind of like "spin times" on spinners.  There are other factors that are just far more important.

I'm curious, though.  What games are you playing where a "slippery" 7-second spin time on a trackball is actually desirable?  Remember that momentum and lack of resistance is what is allowing for that behavior, and those two things together can actually work against you in games where any type of fine control is required.  I also assume (perhaps incorrectly) that once the head of the club contacts the ball in a golf game, the continued spin of the trackball is ignored.  So where's the advantage beyond the point of "smooth" operation?

RandyT

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