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Hoopz:

--- Quote from: releasedtruth on August 02, 2006, 02:51:15 pm --- I thought maybe a 2 1/4" would help a little, but I can't find a happ that's translucent. That's key for the design.
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You can find translucent pool balls instead of a trackball.  They are the same size/weight and work just as well.  I have on in my CP.

releasedtruth:
Alright, I threw together a look at the CP. I don't think I can make it happen, despite my desire to the contrary. Just not enough real estate. I'd have seriously swiss cheesed wood. Even if the corners were cut off, it won't save much.

Dreamwriter:
I hate to make this even more complicated, but I think a spinner would allow more games than a trackball.  Think of all the tons of racing games that are out there, not to mention breakout games, Tempest, Blasteroids, etc.  And spinners are a lot easier to fit in there.

releasedtruth:
Spinner over a trackball eh? I hadn't even considered a spinner, and for racing games? Better than a steering wheel? I have to have racing games, that's imperative. I'd seen a bunch of 270 degree wheels, I figured that was how to go.

pointdablame:
No, a spinner is not better than a wheel for racing games.  It does however make a great compromise for control panels that don't include (or have the room for) a real wheel.

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