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Title: FS Betson/Imperial 3" Trackballs (Used but Refurbished) [AUS-TX]
Post by: mp2526 on August 04, 2005, 11:34:55 pm: I need to make a quick few bucks so I'm finally getting around to cleaning several 3" Betson/Imperial Trackballs.

They will be cleaned and I'll put in new rollers, bearings, and 3" white trackballs. The only pieces that will be used are the plastic cases and the optics and encoder wheels, but they are in very good condition. I have both the regular and the high lip version with the spacer. I have at least 10 of them with refurbished kits, but I may have more I need to check.

I'll sell them for $25 a piece plus $6 shipping (priority mail) anywhere in the lower US.

If you are interested or have any questions, PM me or email me at mperry@miavio.com.

I'll accept Paypal (paypal@miavio.com), money orders or personal checks made out to Miavio Technologies LLC. Thanks for looking.

Mike

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By the way, I also have several brand new Kensington USB mice that are perfect for hacking and using with these trackballs. If anyone is interested, add $3 to cover the mouse and the additional weight/shipping expense these mice will add to the trackball. If you want just a mouse by itself, the cost would be $5.50 (includes shipping priority mail).
Title: Re: FS Betson/Imperial 3" Trackballs (Used but Refurbished)
Post by: forbiddenlyrics on August 05, 2005, 12:24:13 am: PM Sent!
Title: Re: FS Betson/Imperial 3" Trackballs (Used but Refurbished)
Post by: mp2526 on August 05, 2005, 10:08:43 am: Quote from: forbiddenlyrics on August 05, 2005, 12:24:13 am
PM Sent!

Got it and replied. Thanks.
Title: Re: FS Betson/Imperial 3" Trackballs (Used but Refurbished) [AUS-TX]
Post by: mp2526 on August 05, 2005, 10:18:07 am: Edited first message to include new Kensington USB hackable mice for sale.
Title: Re: FS Betson/Imperial 3" Trackballs (Used but Refurbished) [AUS-TX]
Post by: [derek] on August 08, 2005, 12:52:31 am: What type of clearance do these things have? My CP is routed underneath, and I have 1/8" plexi over it. My goal is to have just the 3" hole in the panel.

Thanks,

-derek
Title: Re: FS Betson/Imperial 3" Trackballs (Used but Refurbished) [AUS-TX]
Post by: mp2526 on August 08, 2005, 10:35:20 am: I have some of the high lip versions that would allow clearance for a thicker cover over the CP. They also come with the spacer that would allow them to act like a standard trackball.
Title: Re: FS Betson/Imperial 3" Trackballs (Used but Refurbished) [AUS-TX]
Post by: [derek] on August 08, 2005, 01:18:33 pm: You have PM!
Title: Re: FS Betson/Imperial 3" Trackballs (Used but Refurbished) [AUS-TX]
Post by: mp2526 on August 09, 2005, 09:17:03 am: Just bumping this up in case anyone else is interested. I checked my storage room and I have a lot more trackballs than I remembered, so there are plenty left if anyone wants one.
Title: Re: FS Betson/Imperial 3" Trackballs (Used but Refurbished) [AUS-TX]
Post by: [derek] on August 13, 2005, 11:10:23 am: This deserves a bump for super quick shipping and a great transaction. I ordered early in the week and it shows up Friday, just in time for the weekend. Gotta love it when you come home to find goodies awaiting to be hacked on your desk ;)

Thanks!

- Derek
Title: Re: FS Betson/Imperial 3" Trackballs (Used but Refurbished) [AUS-TX]
Post by: mp2526 on August 15, 2005, 11:07:45 am: Thanks for the praise. Glad it got there quickly. Let me know if there is anything else I can do for you.

Mike
Title: Re: FS Betson/Imperial 3" Trackballs (Used but Refurbished) [AUS-TX]
Post by: pcates on August 15, 2005, 12:23:55 pm: How does the mouse hack work with these?? Is it easy? Do the optics need to be switched out??

Thanks, Patrick
Title: Re: FS Betson/Imperial 3" Trackballs (Used but Refurbished) [AUS-TX]
Post by: mp2526 on August 16, 2005, 10:04:15 am: The mouse hack basically consists of de-soldering the optics on the pcb board of the mouse and then creating a harness that connects to the trackball connector and soldering it's wires to the proper areas left by the removed optics on the mouse.

These sites should help explain it.

http://members.shaw.ca/bakaye/tballhack.htm

http://www.oscarcontrols.com/DPDTswitch.shtml
Title: Re: FS Betson/Imperial 3" Trackballs (Used but Refurbished) [AUS-TX]
Post by: [derek] on August 16, 2005, 10:26:20 am: The mouse hack took me about 10 minutes. Easy as pie. I can take some high res pictures if it is beneficial.

EDIT:
http://derek.uberh4x0r.org/gallery/CthulhuCade?page=5

Starts on page 5 and goes to page 6. Very simple, just desolder the microswiches and the optics, and hook it up. Check the wiring matchups and your good to go.

- derek
Title: Re: FS Betson/Imperial 3" Trackballs (Used but Refurbished) [AUS-TX]
Post by: mp2526 on August 17, 2005, 03:49:24 pm: Good work, thanks for the pics.
Title: Re: FS Betson/Imperial 3" Trackballs (Used but Refurbished) [AUS-TX]
Post by: Clonedsheep on August 17, 2005, 03:51:12 pm: sent pm!! yay
Title: Re: FS Betson/Imperial 3" Trackballs (Used but Refurbished) [AUS-TX]
Post by: Matthew Fisher on August 18, 2005, 10:14:05 am: I'll bump this too for fast shipping and good packaging. Can't wait to set it up, maybe then I'll find out what the big deal about Quantum is...
Title: Re: FS Betson/Imperial 3" Trackballs (Used but Refurbished) [AUS-TX]
Post by: ROMbler on August 30, 2005, 07:49:44 am: Another bump for fast shipping and a generally great deal
Thanks!!
Title: Re: FS Betson/Imperial 3" Trackballs (Used but Refurbished) [AUS-TX]
Post by: Stingray on August 30, 2005, 10:17:02 am: Would you care to just sell a refurb kit? I already have one of these trackballs, but mine is in need of being refurbished.

-S
Title: Re: FS Betson/Imperial 3" Trackballs (Used but Refurbished) [AUS-TX]
Post by: forbiddenlyrics on September 20, 2005, 11:50:58 am: Bump for a great seller with very fast shipping!
Title: Re: FS Betson/Imperial 3" Trackballs (Used but Refurbished) [AUS-TX]
Post by: SirPeale on September 20, 2005, 06:36:21 pm: Quote from: Stingray on August 30, 2005, 10:17:02 am
Would you care to just sell a refurb kit? I already have one of these trackballs, but mine is in need of being refurbished.

Yeah? What's wrong with it?
Title: Re: FS Betson/Imperial 3" Trackballs (Used but Refurbished) [AUS-TX]
Post by: Clonedsheep on December 09, 2005, 01:39:46 pm: Hey, any more of these? I forgot about this thread and will be cabinet building during my vacation. :)