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the3eyedblindman:
I bought the white ultimarc trackball cuz it was cheaper, but its real small, if i had to do it over i woulda just payed more for the authentic 3 inch one.

Quarters:
I have both an Ultimarc and a Happ trackball. both are great. Both can be mounted with or without a mounting plate if you use a little creativity.

with the ultimarc ball you will need an optipac/mouse hack include this in your price breakdown.

If you go the happ route consider ordering from tornadoterrysdot on ebay. He has reasonable shipping rates to Canada. I think his prices are better than you would get from Starburst. If you buy other Happ parts from him (buttons, joysticks etc.) you can combine the shipping for a better rate.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=13718&item=6153384383&rd=1

I also live in Canada  (Ottawa). Remember also that the taxman will also want a piece of the action after you receive your parts.

Matt Berry:

--- Quote from: Silver on February 11, 2005, 06:36:12 pm ---
Also Ultimarc trackballs DO have steel rollers - they just have a plastic steve. They also have 5 ball bearings just like the Happ. I believe that Ultimarc trackballs are made by SUZO
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,21947.0.html

--- End quote ---

Yes the center is steel, covered with plastic, it is also made by suzo. I wonder if you've actually taken both apart. The Happ has 6 bearings 3 rollers. The encoder wheel is attatched with a screw, and the case is solid. The Ultimarc has 5 bearings total (1 is the idler) and 2 rollers. The encoder wheels are plastic overmolded on the rollers. The case isn't a solid 2 piece design like happ but is a 4 piece design that isn't quite as strong.

Someone also commented on the mounting plates, Happs mounting plate will fit the ultimarc trackball, both are painted steel not plastic and are very high quality. The happ mounting plate is better quality then the ultimarc one.

ErikRuud:
Just to throw another option into the mix.

I am very happy with my Betson/Imperial track ball.  They come in 2-1/4 and 3" models, with or without a PS-2  mouse interface, the rollers are thick steel ones.  You can even get them with translucent balls for $80.00.

If you plan it right, they can easily be mounted without a plate.





cholin:
See that's the kind of stuff I need to know.  Thanks alot!  I need to check out the Beston/Imperial trackballs.  Ive been told that they are pretty much rip-offs of other ones, but I dont care.  Price is my number one concern for the trackball.  I figure, its not NEEDED for the games I play, but it's nice to have as a mouse and for extra control.  BTW, are those lighted buttons in the background of that picture?

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