Build Your Own Arcade Controls Forum
Main => Main Forum => Topic started by: USSEnterprise on June 30, 2005, 08:38:52 pm
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I am totally new to the idea of building my own cabinet. I have done some research for controls, but come up empty when it comes to trackballs. What is the cheapest possible way to add an arcade type trackball to a MAME system? I'm really looking to play games along the lines of Centipede and Missile Command.
Thanks
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Ultimarc.com sells a 2.25" trackball for $35. That's the cheapest I've seen. I never tried e-bay but you might have some luck there.
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does it come with the parts to interface it? I've seen Happ trackballs on ebay go for $10, but they dont have anything to interface to the PC
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Ohhhh ya want an interface too? :)
Yeah, well that'll add another $40 new. I never shopped for used ones but you might find something on the BYOAC buy/sell/trade/forum.
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I purchased and installed a 2-1/4" trackball via PS2 which does away with the extra interface.
I am disappointed with my trackball, in my opinion 2-1/4" just doesn't make the grade. If I could do it again I would install something bigger even if I had to order it from overseas.
I say save the cash and get a decent size which will make game play more enjoyable.
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just out of curiousity, how much did it cost? I would rather get a 3" ball, but my cash level may not allow that.
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just out of curiousity, how much did it cost? I would rather get a 3" ball, but my cash level may not allow that.
I am in OZ so the price is really no true indication for you, but for what it is worth the trackball and mounting plate cost me $140.00 which is about $110.00US.
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=5591928278&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWN%3AIT&rd=1
add this in your search on ebay.
I hear these work well.
I bought a 3 inch usb arcade ball for my cab.
this one is for a Controll panel I am building for a friend.