I just picked up my first trackball. Went with the U-Trak but was curious if one aspect of it is indicative of a problem or just normal for all of trackballs (or just the U-Trak).
I haven't mounted it yet, but when moving the ball in certain directions it rattles against the housing. Specifically when giving it a good spin in the down direction. The ball lifts off the internal rollers and hits the flange. Does everyone's do this?
I know that trackballs aren't supposed to be completely snug in their housings, which allows them to roll, but I don't remember any "play" in the ball when playing Centipede and Missile Command on a real coin-op.
Is it a problem or just what to expect from a ball?