Posted by Ohso on 17, 2001 at 4:30 PM:
In Reply to: Re: Happ trackball question posted by Just Michael on 17, 2001 at 4:18 PM:
Both my 3" Happ trackballs had the same problem and it would occur simply by putting the plate on (without nuts or bolts). I found that by scraping the paint from the edge of the hole in the center of the plate allowed them to spin freely. I got the black crinkle finish and it is kind of thick. I think the plate has a very tight fit and the paint makes it just a little too tight.
: : I have a 3" happ trackball that spins perfectly, but when I put the bezel panel over it the fit is so tight that it restricts the spinning of the trackball. Anyone else have this problem. I'd file down the bezel but I don't want to risk scratching the finish.
: It sounds like you are tightening the plate down completely (too far). I would suggest using locking nuts and only tightening it enough so that your trackball spins smoothly.