Not bad. I wonder what one of these looks like with a black 8 ball in it, right next to a white HHKB?
No reason…
17 x CST Kidtrac trackballs. ALL SOLD!
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Nuum
- Location: Germany
- Main keyboard: KBD8X Mk I (60g Clears), Phantom (Nixdorf Blacks)
- Main mouse: Corsair M65 PRO RGB
- Favorite switch: 60g MX Clears/Brown Alps/Buckling spring
- DT Pro Member: 0084
Since I ordered two, I'd get one USB and one PS/2 one, I guess? That would be perfect! Also would prefer the ones with external switch connectors.
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andrewjoy
- Location: UK
- Main keyboard: Filco ZERO green alps, Model F 122 Terminal
- Main mouse: Ducky Secret / Roller Mouse Pro 1
- Favorite switch: MX Mount Topre / Model F Buckling
- DT Pro Member: 0167
hmm 1 appears to be left handed
can you program them then i wonder ?
EDIT
never mind i hotpluged it and its the correct way again must be a key combo to switch it
can you program them then i wonder ?
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never mind i hotpluged it and its the correct way again must be a key combo to switch it
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andrewjoy
- Location: UK
- Main keyboard: Filco ZERO green alps, Model F 122 Terminal
- Main mouse: Ducky Secret / Roller Mouse Pro 1
- Favorite switch: MX Mount Topre / Model F Buckling
- DT Pro Member: 0167
all USB tested
unfortunately one of them is not USB ( it said it was on box) it is the serial model
it has a serial to PS2 adapter in it and it has ports on the side for switches ( whereas the others are on the back)
all but 1 usb has ports if you don't need ports let me know
will test and update
unfortunately one of them is not USB ( it said it was on box) it is the serial model
it has a serial to PS2 adapter in it and it has ports on the side for switches ( whereas the others are on the back)
all but 1 usb has ports if you don't need ports let me know
will test and update
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pexon
- Location: Shropshire, England
- Main keyboard: HHKB Pro 2
- Main mouse: Logitech G500
- Favorite switch: Topre
- DT Pro Member: -
- Contact:
Thanks so much for organizing this Andrew 
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Stabilized
- Location: Edinburgh
- DT Pro Member: -
Great news on the USB! 
Also great about the switches, I don't like the look of the middle button placement, so I think I will wire up a alternative with a Cherry switch when I get the chance
Seems weird that the seller listed them as ps/2, isn't that reducing their value to a lot of people?
It's almost like he opened one box and then just listed them up on eBay!
Also great about the switches, I don't like the look of the middle button placement, so I think I will wire up a alternative with a Cherry switch when I get the chance
Seems weird that the seller listed them as ps/2, isn't that reducing their value to a lot of people?
It's almost like he opened one box and then just listed them up on eBay!
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andrewjoy
- Location: UK
- Main keyboard: Filco ZERO green alps, Model F 122 Terminal
- Main mouse: Ducky Secret / Roller Mouse Pro 1
- Favorite switch: MX Mount Topre / Model F Buckling
- DT Pro Member: 0167
PS2 and serial ones work fine, and i must say the serial one is built better than the others, the click on the buttons is far nicer. its a shame the external button connectors are on the side
as an added incentive for anyone thinking they would be happy with PS2 ( as i would like 2 USB if possible my KVM does not like convterters ) the PS/2 ones are new open box ( as in they have never been used as they are still in the bag and the cord has not been uncoiled
as an added incentive for anyone thinking they would be happy with PS2 ( as i would like 2 USB if possible my KVM does not like convterters ) the PS/2 ones are new open box ( as in they have never been used as they are still in the bag and the cord has not been uncoiled
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Stabilized
- Location: Edinburgh
- DT Pro Member: -
So, how many ps/2 ones are there exactly?
I know you said two before, but does that include the one with a serial port?
I know you said two before, but does that include the one with a serial port?
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andrewjoy
- Location: UK
- Main keyboard: Filco ZERO green alps, Model F 122 Terminal
- Main mouse: Ducky Secret / Roller Mouse Pro 1
- Favorite switch: MX Mount Topre / Model F Buckling
- DT Pro Member: 0167
2 ps2 one serial ( but it has a ps2 adapter)
i am just testing if the PS/2 ones will work with a passive adapter now
i am just testing if the PS/2 ones will work with a passive adapter now
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Halvar
- Location: Baden, DE
- Main keyboard: IBM Model M SSK / Filco MT 2
- Favorite switch: Beam & buckling spring, Monterey, MX Brown
- DT Pro Member: 0051
I lost track of how many orders we have... Still ready to take a second one if one is up for grabs, which can well be serial or PS/2 if the first one is USB ...
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andrewjoy
- Location: UK
- Main keyboard: Filco ZERO green alps, Model F 122 Terminal
- Main mouse: Ducky Secret / Roller Mouse Pro 1
- Favorite switch: MX Mount Topre / Model F Buckling
- DT Pro Member: 0167
All PS/2 / RS-232 check out ok. I must say the bearings on the RS-232 one are very nice they are noticeably smoother. I would be happy to keep that one if it works with my PS/2 to USB converter thats on the way.
Will be going to the post office at the weekend for shipping quotes.
All but one USB one has the external connectors . Is there anyone who does not need the external connectors ?
Will be going to the post office at the weekend for shipping quotes.
All but one USB one has the external connectors . Is there anyone who does not need the external connectors ?
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andrewjoy
- Location: UK
- Main keyboard: Filco ZERO green alps, Model F 122 Terminal
- Main mouse: Ducky Secret / Roller Mouse Pro 1
- Favorite switch: MX Mount Topre / Model F Buckling
- DT Pro Member: 0167
Get your balls when they are hot, first come first served
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/ ... sp=sharing
Only £1 extra on your price .
Shipping quotes this weekend when i have time to visit post office
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Undocumented feature of the trackballs.
Hold down both mouse buttons then press the middle button. and it switches the mouse buttons around.
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if you want a ball i can install it for you or ship it in the box. I can also clean and lubricate the bearing at the same time free of change.
Process is to remove the bearings give them a good clean with a pre injection wipe ( think of it as a rubbing alcohol baby wipe ). i then soak both parts of the bearing ( the metal part it rolls on and the plastic holders) in silicone lubricant spray and wipe off the excess. It improves the feeling have to have smooth action on your balls.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/ ... sp=sharing
Only £1 extra on your price .
Shipping quotes this weekend when i have time to visit post office
EDIT
Undocumented feature of the trackballs.
Hold down both mouse buttons then press the middle button. and it switches the mouse buttons around.
EDIT
if you want a ball i can install it for you or ship it in the box. I can also clean and lubricate the bearing at the same time
free of change.Process is to remove the bearings give them a good clean with a pre injection wipe ( think of it as a rubbing alcohol baby wipe ). i then soak both parts of the bearing ( the metal part it rolls on and the plastic holders) in silicone lubricant spray and wipe off the excess. It improves the feeling
have to have smooth action on your balls.
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Stabilized
- Location: Edinburgh
- DT Pro Member: -
Aww, that's not fair, I thought I already put dibs on 1 and 5 through PM and the post a few pages ago 
Oh well, I have put my name down for 2 and 11 instead.
Edit: Oh yeah, and I really don't mind how you send them, just loose is fine by me
Oh well, I have put my name down for 2 and 11 instead.
Edit: Oh yeah, and I really don't mind how you send them, just loose is fine by me
Last edited by Stabilized on 05 Mar 2015, 10:23, edited 1 time in total.
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dyger
- Location: Bodenseekreis, Germany
- Main keyboard: ErgoDox
- Main mouse: Steelseries Sensei
- Favorite switch: Mx Clear
- DT Pro Member: -
I thought so, too. Guess I can only have #4 since pyrelink was faster with #6 
EDIT: I'd like ball #4 already installed and lubed
EDIT: I'd like ball #4 already installed and lubed
Last edited by dyger on 04 Mar 2015, 20:32, edited 1 time in total.
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pexon
- Location: Shropshire, England
- Main keyboard: HHKB Pro 2
- Main mouse: Logitech G500
- Favorite switch: Topre
- DT Pro Member: -
- Contact:
Damn you I wanted 13
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andrewjoy
- Location: UK
- Main keyboard: Filco ZERO green alps, Model F 122 Terminal
- Main mouse: Ducky Secret / Roller Mouse Pro 1
- Favorite switch: MX Mount Topre / Model F Buckling
- DT Pro Member: 0167
For the interested, this is a photo showing the difference between the much older RS232 (left) and the USB/PS2 (right). Notice if you will the more hand built RS232 model, notice also the change from external jacks on the side to on the top. The older one feels much better, i don't know if thats because the bearings are more "worn in"and the roller parts are smoother or they are just made from higher quality materials. Not that the newer ones are bad in any way mind you. Smoothness wise they don't hold a candle to the slimblade but they are much better built, its not even a comparison.
For the modders out there the main controller IC is socketed so mod away. I have also opened the one USB model ( and the PS/2 ) that don't have the external jacks. As far as i can tell the footprint for the connector is on the board, there is not need to add any resistors or jumper links, so it may be possible to mod one without external jacks with your own connector.
Still planning a trip to the local post office on Saturday to get shipping quotes, soon as i have them i will send out invoices.
EDIT: Something else i have just noticed is the nasty lead free solder mark on the USB model. Looks like some good old 60/40 was used on the old one mmmmm lead !
For the modders out there the main controller IC is socketed so mod away. I have also opened the one USB model ( and the PS/2 ) that don't have the external jacks. As far as i can tell the footprint for the connector is on the board, there is not need to add any resistors or jumper links, so it may be possible to mod one without external jacks with your own connector.
Still planning a trip to the local post office on Saturday to get shipping quotes, soon as i have them i will send out invoices.
EDIT: Something else i have just noticed is the nasty lead free solder mark on the USB model. Looks like some good old 60/40 was used on the old one mmmmm lead !
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andrewjoy
- Location: UK
- Main keyboard: Filco ZERO green alps, Model F 122 Terminal
- Main mouse: Ducky Secret / Roller Mouse Pro 1
- Favorite switch: MX Mount Topre / Model F Buckling
- DT Pro Member: 0167
You know what ? As i am such a nice guy ( and i have nothing better to do tonight ) i will lub all of them.
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It will be quite quick to do them all i think , one container for each part and i can just lub em all in one big go . most of them have hardly ever been used so there is no wear to worry about, the old lub has just dried up and gone gummy.
EDIT.
It will be quite quick to do them all i think , one container for each part and i can just lub em all in one big go . most of them have hardly ever been used so there is no wear to worry about, the old lub has just dried up and gone gummy.