Build Your Own Arcade Controls Forum
Main => Main Forum => Topic started by: Postalp on July 19, 2004, 12:06:10 pm
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The design of my cabby calls for a Glowing Red Trackball, I want to keep the price down as much as possible so I am planning on getting an Ultimarc 2 1/4" Trackball device over a Happs Trackball due to the $60 price diff. ($30 vs. $90)
My question is, will a Happs Translucent replacement ball be compatible with the Ultimarc device?
Also, I know that the Happs brand of Trackballs have an opening in the bottom for a Lamp or LED to backlight their Translucents, but do the Ultimarc trackballs have the same hole or do I have to bore one out?
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bob roberts has a 2.25" translucent red ball that should work fine:
http://www.dameon.net/BBBB/tbcolors.jpg
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Where can I buy it?
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http://www.therealbobroberts.com/
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I'm planning on doing the exact same thing, i would love to know if i can use a translucent ball in my ultimarc trackball also. i dont see why a simple modification if there is no hole available wouldnt be a problem. Just drill a hole somewhere if it doesnt already have one. I get my package today so ill keep you posted.
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There seems to be a trackball illumination kit also,
6 bux
http://www.dameon.net/BBBB/tb-lamp.jpg
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Here's a quote from another post also
"Works fine. I've done two. The Bob Roberts ones should work too. Adding a light is easy, there are four holes on the bottom that look like they were made to hold a light socket."
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i prefer LEDs. there are different solutions that people have come up with to mount them.. easiest way i think is just with a bit of hot glue..
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After you spend $30 for an Ultimarc TB and $15 for a translucent ball, you'd be better off just spending a little extra and get a nicer trackball unit. I personally was very disappointed with the Ultimarc/Suzo units. And from what Bob Roberts told me, the Suzo units are a disposable part. They don't make replacement rollers, bearings...etc.
Bob Roberts sells Atari 2.25" trackballs for $65. I think he only charges $5 more for a translucent ball.
$45 + ship vs. $70 + ship. It really is worth it. Just another opinion.