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pie taster:

I'm getting ready to order the GGG 3" ICE trackball for my Wood Control Panel.

I'm confused on the mounting options to use that is on the GGG site.

There is a Super High Trackball Install Kit - Electric Ice-T and Imperial

And a
Trackball Mounting Kit - 3"

if i get the Install Kit.. do i need the  mounting kit.  Or should I just get both? 


RandyT:


The two options are mutually exclusive.  The mounting plate is the old standby, which is probably the simplest install, but will give you a standard ball-height and a big square plate on your panel.  The "Super High Install Kit" is a bit more involved, but has the benefit of a much higher ball, and only a small circular bezel visible on your panel.

RandyT

pie taster:

Thanks Randy. 

cmoses:


--- Quote from: RandyT on July 02, 2008, 12:47:39 pm ---
The two options are mutually exclusive.  The mounting plate is the old standby, which is probably the simplest install, but will give you a standard ball-height and a big square plate on your panel.  The "Super High Install Kit" is a bit more involved, but has the benefit of a much higher ball, and only a small circular bezel visible on your panel.

RandyT

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Randy,

Can you tell us the differences in height between the balls when mounted with the standard mounting plate vs. the super high install kit?  I am considering the super high install kit as it does not need a mounting plate but am not sure how much it will stick out?  Can the amount that it sticks out be adjusted by using washers or spacers?

RandyT:


--- Quote from: cmoses on September 03, 2008, 10:31:36 am ---Can you tell us the differences in height between the balls when mounted with the standard mounting plate vs. the super high install kit?  I am considering the super high install kit as it does not need a mounting plate but am not sure how much it will stick out?

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The apex of the ball is very close to 1" above the actual panel surface with the "Super High" install kit.  A standard trackball apex is about .575" above the panel surface.


--- Quote ---Can the amount that it sticks out be adjusted by using washers or spacers?

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Yes, but the drawback would be that the ID of the finishing ring would then be too large.  A better answer would probably be "yes, but you probably won't want to once you see / feel it" ;)  Also, keep in mind that the finishing ring actually reduces the overall visible height of the ball by about 1/8".

RandyT

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