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Electrice Ice Trackball mounting in 3/4 MDF??
Fozzy The Bear:
--- Quote from: Donkey_Kong on December 03, 2006, 02:06:40 pm ---Is there not a way to mount this thing in a 3/4" CP and JUST have the ball showing through the top? I sure hope so
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Yes... Randy's method will work, and if you read the method I outlined again, you will also find that it tells you how to hide the mounting plate so that ONLY the ball and outer ring are showing, if you use the mounting plate method.
To hide the mounting plate you have to route the top surface of the panel to recess it then put your artwork over the top of that.
Best Regards,
Julian (Fozzy The Bear)
Donkey_Kong:
Appreciate the help Fozzy! I got one of them weird CP's that are just finished wood with no artwork etc. It appears as though I will be able to pull off the under mount thanks to good fellas such as yourself and Randy that are willing to share secrets of the pros.
Now if i can just free up about $220 or so for the EI & TT II!!
Fozzy The Bear:
--- Quote from: Donkey_Kong on December 04, 2006, 01:05:24 am ---Now if i can just free up about $220 or so for the EI & TT II!!
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Easy!! Just sell a few more of those wicked 3D pieces of cabinet art that your good lady wife makes ;D :cheers:
Best Regards,
Julian (Fozzy The Bear)
squirrellydw:
Hopefully my last two questions about this.
1. I assume the green wire off the trackball is the ground correct?
2. How do I mount it, as in the correct orientation? Is the part with the wires and opti-wiz the front?
thanks
Kaytrim:
--- Quote from: squirrellydw on December 04, 2006, 09:20:18 am ---Hopefully my last two questions about this.
1. I assume the green wire off the trackball is the ground correct?
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If the Imperial trackball is simular to Happ then that green wire is the static ground. According to Happ static electricity can build up in the trackball during use.
--- Quote from: squirrellydw on December 04, 2006, 09:20:18 am ---2. How do I mount it, as in the correct orientation? Is the part with the wires and opti-wiz the front?
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Just plug the trackball in prior to mounting. Move the ball around to see what the orientation is then mark on the bottom which way is toward the monitor.
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