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It's possible to perform a simple hack on a ball-mouse that allows it to connect to a standard arcade trackball (and perhaps spinners?). This is done by removing the mouse's optical receivers and wiring the trackball's encoders to them. | It's possible to perform a simple hack on a ball-mouse that allows it to connect to a standard arcade trackball (and perhaps spinners?). This is done by removing the mouse's optical receivers and wiring the trackball's encoders to them. | ||
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'''Relevant Link: [http://arcadecontrols.com/files/Miscellaneous/Mouse_to_Trackball_Instructions.pdf How to turn a Mouse into an Arcade Trackball Interface (PDF)] | '''Relevant Link: [http://arcadecontrols.com/files/Miscellaneous/Mouse_to_Trackball_Instructions.pdf How to turn a Mouse into an Arcade Trackball Interface (PDF)] | ||
'''Relevant Link: [http://wiki.arcadecontrols.com/wiki/Spinners#Build_Your_Own_Spinner Build you own Spinner Wiki Entry] | '''Relevant Link: [http://wiki.arcadecontrols.com/wiki/Spinners#Build_Your_Own_Spinner Build you own Spinner Wiki Entry] | ||
Revision as of 15:20, 27 April 2006
Mouse encoders (or Optical encoders) allow the use of a trackball or spinner and offer the functionality of a mouse hack in an easy-to-use form. They offer several benefits including ease in connecting controls and time savings.
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Opti-PAC
The Opti-PAC allows for easily connecting optical-type arcade control devices including trackballs and spinners to a PC.
Relevant Link: Ultimarc's Opti-PAC Page
Opti-Wiz
Description needed
Relevant Link:
GroovyGameGear's Opti-Wiz Page
ME4
Description needed
Relevant Link: Hagstrom's ME4 Page
Mouse Hack
It's possible to perform a simple hack on a ball-mouse that allows it to connect to a standard arcade trackball (and perhaps spinners?). This is done by removing the mouse's optical receivers and wiring the trackball's encoders to them.
Relevant Link: How to turn a Mouse into an Arcade Trackball Interface (PDF)
Relevant Link: Build you own Spinner Wiki Entry
