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Title: questions about opti-wiz.
Post by: bossyman15 on February 11, 2006, 10:21:31 pm

ok i have this happ trackball (see picture)

i am planning to buy opti-wiz http://groovygamegear.com/webstore/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=76_85&products_id=260
and would i need this cable http://groovygamegear.com/webstore/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=76_85&products_id=261
to connect trackball to opti-wiz? am i right?

second question if you look at second picture you should see 2 wires for trackball one with 6 pongs and ring

now i have been wondering what is the ring wire for? do i need it? where do i plug that wire?

Title: Re: questions about opti-wiz.
Post by: markrvp on February 11, 2006, 11:14:22 pm

Good, you've got the red boards in your trackball.

Yes, that is the correct cable to order to connect your trackball to the Optiwiz.

The green cable is to connect to EARTH GROUND.  You would run a wire to connect this to the chassis of your computer case.

Title: Re: questions about opti-wiz.
Post by: Kremmit on February 12, 2006, 10:40:37 pm

Quote from: markrvp on February 11, 2006, 11:14:22 pm

The green cable is to connect to EARTH GROUND.  You would run a wire to connect this to the chassis of your computer case.

Or ignore it completely.  Lots of people don't bother.