How do I install a trackball in wood control panel.

Posted by bill connolly on 10, 2000 at 10:46 AM:

I just ordered a trackball 2 1/4" from Happs and am trying to figure out how I will mount it. I have 5/8" wood and a 1/8" Plexiglas control panel. It would seem that I will need to do something other than drill a hole for the ball. Maybe I will need to cut a square out of the control panel, mount the trackball to the trackball plate then mount the plate on top of the Plexiglas.

I have had no problem cutting the Plexiglas with a 1 1/8 hole bit but I am thinking I will need to cut a different type hole for the trackball and would like tips from those who have done this. Tom A?

Thanks.

Follow Ups:

• I have a schematic of a cut-out on my page for the Happ Trackball DOndi 7/12/2000 (1)
  • thx. great job on your project. (nt) bill connolly 7/12/2000 (0)
• Re: How do I install a trackball in wood control panel. Brian 7/10/2000 (4)
  • Thanks! Just what I was looking for!!!! bill connolly 7/10/2000 (1)
    • Not a problem!! :) (nt) Brian 7/11/2000 (0)
  • 403 accessing your page... Prophet of Retrogames 7/10/2000 (1)
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