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Title: WTB: Small Trackball
Post by: FrizzleFried on October 13, 2007, 11:23:54 am: I want one of these:

http://www.happcontrols.com/trackballs/56020000.htm

But there is no way in hell I am going to cough up $215+ for it. Anyone have any suggestions on alternatives? I am trying to get a small trackball to fit in my Atari cocktail cabinet so I can use the mouse on screen in my jukebox software.
Title: Re: WTB: Small Trackball
Post by: unclet on October 13, 2007, 12:02:40 pm: Yes, buy a mouse which has a ball on top and then hack it.

Here is a quick example .... no idea what brand would be best for hacking though, but this is a sure way to reduce cost.
Title: Re: WTB: Small Trackball
Post by: leapinlew on October 13, 2007, 08:54:25 pm: Touchpad?

http://www.jr.com/JRProductPage.process?Product_Id=4186523&JRSource=googlebase.datafeed.AEO+ATP400PB (http://www.jr.com/JRProductPage.process?Product_Id=4186523&JRSource=googlebase.datafeed.AEO+ATP400PB)
Title: Re: WTB: Small Trackball
Post by: bfauska on October 13, 2007, 09:42:55 pm: Quote from: unclet on October 13, 2007, 12:02:40 pm
Yes, buy a mouse which has a ball on top and then hack it.

Here is a quick example .... no idea what brand would be best for hacking though, but this is a sure way to reduce cost.

I second that. I found a used (but in box w/software) serial trackball from about 1990 at a pc recycling center for $2.00, works great w/o drivers in XP and won't be much trouble to mount. Obviously it was a lucky find, but they're out there, and you could just get something used or cheap online somewhere.
Title: Re: WTB: Small Trackball
Post by: DrumAnBass on October 13, 2007, 10:34:50 pm: I bought a USB version of this on ebay for $15 shipped. Comes with a translucent ball. I'd be happy to take pix of the guts if you'd like? I am using it for a bartop project.
Title: Re: WTB: Small Trackball
Post by: FrizzleFried on October 14, 2007, 10:16:27 am: Quote from: DrumAnBass on October 13, 2007, 10:34:50 pm
I bought a USB version of this on ebay for $15 shipped. Comes with a translucent ball. I'd be happy to take pix of the guts if you'd like? I am using it for a bartop project.

Please...and if you have already mounted it i'd love to see how.

Thanks!
Title: Re: WTB: Small Trackball
Post by: FrizzleFried on October 14, 2007, 10:17:02 am: Quote from: leapinlew on October 13, 2007, 08:54:25 pm
Touchpad?

http://www.jr.com/JRProductPage.process?Product_Id=4186523&JRSource=googlebase.datafeed.AEO+ATP400PB (http://www.jr.com/JRProductPage.process?Product_Id=4186523&JRSource=googlebase.datafeed.AEO+ATP400PB)

I actually considered it. I am going to use it 99% of the time for song selection in WinCab so...
Title: Re: WTB: Small Trackball
Post by: Kangum on October 14, 2007, 10:56:57 am: i was thinking about checking out those happ mini trackballs after hearing about it. i didnt realize it was so much money though. that is way to much. there is some examples of trackball hacks on the front page you may be able to adapt to a smaller version. maybe if you get something working you can do a full out tutorial.
Title: Re: WTB: Small Trackball
Post by: XyloSesame on October 14, 2007, 12:48:12 pm: I've got an old (like 1998) Compaq notebook travel mouse that is actually a TB. The main problem is that the ball itself can't be much more than 3/4" - not exactly what you want. The ball is closer to what you would see on a rackmount server keyboard/trackball combo.

I don't have it with me (it's at my work), so I can't look up specs, but it's a PS2 unit with encoder wheels and can be yours for the low, low price of shipping. PM if you want it; I can look up more info on Monday.
Title: Re: WTB: Small Trackball
Post by: leapinlew on October 14, 2007, 03:05:13 pm: Wincab?

Dude... it's time for the touchscreen monitor and freebox!
Title: Re: WTB: Small Trackball
Post by: FrizzleFried on October 14, 2007, 06:53:41 pm: Quote from: leapinlew on October 14, 2007, 03:05:13 pm
Wincab?

Dude... it's time for the touchscreen monitor and freebox!

Cant...my juke is in my cocktail table making a touchscreen mighty difficult to do with the glass top.
Title: Re: WTB: Small Trackball
Post by: leapinlew on October 14, 2007, 08:29:11 pm: Wincab?

Dude... it's time for a small trackball and freebox!
Title: Re: WTB: Small Trackball
Post by: DrumAnBass on October 14, 2007, 08:30:46 pm: Here is the guts of the Kensington Orbit. I haven't started mounting it yet. I will probably have to rotate the PCB 180 degrees and remap it somehow...
Title: Re: WTB: Small Trackball
Post by: gurnie on October 15, 2007, 01:22:53 pm: I have something at home, I can't remember the name of it, but it's an older mouse perfect i think for a cabinet. Unfortunately I can't sell it, but i remember seeing a few on ebay. it used a ps2 connection, and had some weight to it so it was great for spinning.

PM me to remind me and I'll get you the name. It was not optical.
Title: Re: WTB: Small Trackball
Post by: northerngames on October 15, 2007, 02:01:38 pm: I still do mouse hacks if intrested.
Title: Re: WTB: Small Trackball
Post by: gurnie on October 16, 2007, 10:46:06 am: its a Microsoft ballpoint trackball, and while this is an ebay link to one with a serial adapter, you can usually find them with a ps2 adapter
http://cgi.ebay.com/Microsoft-Ballpoint-Serial-Mouse-Clip-On-with-Manual_W0QQitemZ290170998171QQihZ019QQcategoryZ1247QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem
Title: Re: WTB: Small Trackball
Post by: Kaytrim on October 16, 2007, 12:31:55 pm: Hey Frizzle, check with divemaster. He will probably be able to get it for you much cheaper than the $215.

Just a thought,
Kaytrim
Title: Re: WTB: Small Trackball
Post by: unclet on October 16, 2007, 03:00:11 pm: I would say even if divemaaster could get it at half price then the cost would be still too steep for me :P
Title: Re: WTB: Small Trackball
Post by: northerngames on October 16, 2007, 04:46:00 pm: t's also another $53.40 for the wiring harness's for that happ TB and that dont include the shipping.

That's ridiculas for a 1-1/2" tackball :laugh2: