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Title: Cheap Trackball
Post by: MudFlapMan on June 24, 2005, 08:44:05 am

Anyone know where i can get a track ball cheap? I'm sure this gets asked a lot  but  i'm almost done with my cab and i'd like to add a trackball without breaking the bank...


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Title: Re: Cheap Trackball
Post by: Lilwolf on June 24, 2005, 08:53:43 am

I think the best deal is the 2 1/4" new ones from Ultimarc for 34 bucks or whatever it is.  They don't have the spin of a 3" but at 1/4 of the price for new is REALLY good.  Plus they are the same size as poolballs so you can replace the ball with an 8 ball (or whichever) any time in the future.  Heck you can get some really really cool ones online (skulls sunk in clear whatever)

you can get some on ebay... but take note.  I did, and didn't get even vaguely decent use out of it until I replaced the barrings for about 15 bucks or so.  And even then its obviously not new. 

Anyway, after that you want to get a oscar prehacked mouse for 10 bucks and a mounting plate (bob roberts is cheapest place I know... but for a few bucks more ultimarc and you don't deal with another vender...) your done....

btw, I odn't believe there is a single -non arcade- trackball worth adding to a cabinet.  None feel right... and they aren't geared towards fast spins.

Title: Re: Cheap Trackball
Post by: AceTKK on June 24, 2005, 11:04:37 am

I got a Betson 3" trackball with PS2 connector, mounting plate, wiring harness and 3 white pushbuttons brand new for $60 on e-bay.  That's the best deal I've ever seen.

-Ace-

Title: Re: Cheap Trackball
Post by: brained on June 24, 2005, 11:06:57 am

No way!! mine was cheaper !! a new betson 3" trackball for 18 bucks :D

Title: Re: Cheap Trackball
Post by: Stingray on June 24, 2005, 11:12:17 am

I bought a used 3" Betson a while back from Peale. You might PM him and see if he still has any, he had quite a few of them at the time.

-S

Title: Re: Cheap Trackball
Post by: MudFlapMan on June 24, 2005, 11:14:24 am

where do i sign up for an $18 one?  Anyone willing to trade for one?.. i'm  graphic designer and work in printing.... i can design and print marquees, overlays up to 17"  almost any length.. 


thanks for the info lilwolf, acetkk


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Title: Re: Cheap Trackball
Post by: AlanS17 on June 24, 2005, 11:16:16 am

What's your definition of "cheap"? I have a used Imperial 3" trackball with PS2 interface (exactly like the one AceTKK mentioned) for sale for $50 plus shipping. It was already in good condition when I got it, but I openned it up and cleaned it, anyways. The good thing about them is that everything is built-in. You just plug it into the computer and it gets recognized as a mouse. It even has leads for 3 "mouse buttons" which you can wire up to buttons on your control panel.

Title: Re: Cheap Trackball
Post by: AlanS17 on June 24, 2005, 11:17:29 am

Did the $18 one come with or with the PS2 interface? Did you win it on Ebay? Surely you didn't buy it retail. If you did, you gotta tell us where.  ;D

Title: Re: Cheap Trackball
Post by: quarterback on June 25, 2005, 01:06:53 am

Quote from: MudFlapMan on June 24, 2005, 11:14:24 am

where do i sign up for an $18 one?

Title: Re: Cheap Trackball
Post by: toolaa on June 25, 2005, 09:20:03 am

Try hacking a Logitec Marble Mouse.