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Title: Replacement Encoder Wheel
Post by: campbelldave on February 19, 2008, 08:26:09 am

Hello,

I recently rebuilt 2 Atari trackballs that looked to have once been part of a Marble Madness control panel.  They work fine now, except 1 trackball had a damaged encoder wheel (it was slightly bent and I cannot straighten it out).

Does anyone know where I could buy a replacement encoder wheel or does anyone have any extras for sale?

Thanks!

Title: Re: Replacement Encoder Wheel
Post by: brock.sampson on February 19, 2008, 10:50:55 am

Bob Roberts has a set of 2 for $6.00.

http://www.therealbobroberts.net/parts.html#atari (http://www.therealbobroberts.net/parts.html#atari)

I'm sure divemaster carries them as well but I was unable to find a part number on happ's site.

Title: Re: Replacement Encoder Wheel
Post by: divemaster127 on February 19, 2008, 11:14:17 am

Yah, I have ordered these in from happ, I can get them for $1.55 each
dm

Title: Re: Replacement Encoder Wheel
Post by: Level42 on February 19, 2008, 11:36:56 am

Quote from: campbelldave on February 19, 2008, 08:26:09 am

Hello,

I recently rebuilt 2 Atari trackballs that looked to have once been part of a Marble Madness control panel.  They work fine now, except 1 trackball had a damaged encoder wheel (it was slightly bent and I cannot straighten it out).

Does anyone know where I could buy a replacement encoder wheel or does anyone have any extras for sale?

Thanks!

The bending hardly ever effects the proper function of the wheel. Mine aren't entirly straight either, doesn't matter at all. The opto-electronics will still "see" the holes and notches pass through.
 

Title: Re: Replacement Encoder Wheel
Post by: RandyT on February 19, 2008, 01:55:12 pm

Quote from: Level42 on February 19, 2008, 11:36:56 am

The bending hardly ever effects the proper function of the wheel. Mine aren't entirly straight either, doesn't matter at all. The opto-electronics will still "see" the holes and notches pass through.

Very true.  It would need to be bent pretty badly to no longer work well.  A hair dryer, carefully applied, will likely also warm it up enough to allow you conform it to a flat surface.

But if not,  I have a plenty in stock (http://groovygamegear.com/webstore/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=74&products_id=272).  Don't mind the shipping price if that's all you need.  It would be adjusted down and sent in an envelope.

RandyT

Title: Re: Replacement Encoder Wheel
Post by: campbelldave on February 27, 2008, 07:41:47 pm

Randy,

Thanks for shipping this to me so quickly and taking care of me as a customer!  I really appreciate it!  Thanks again!