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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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