Clint Thompson Posted February 24, 2016 Report Share Posted February 24, 2016 Go figure, I can't find the source for this but wanted to see if anyone knew off the top of their head exactly what I'm referring to. Someone was converting new CX80 trakballs and coating the red buttons with some sort of rubber and I can't remember who or where I saw it. Anyone know what I'm talking about? 7800 - 130XE - XEGS - Lynx - Jaguar - ISO: Atari Falcon030 | STBook |STe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickR Posted February 24, 2016 Report Share Posted February 24, 2016 What you talkin' bout Clint? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arenafoot Posted February 24, 2016 Report Share Posted February 24, 2016 yeah these........... Brian Matherne - owner/curator of "The MOST comprehensive list of Atari VCS/2600 homebrews ever compiled." http://tiny.cc/Atari2600Homebrew author of "The Atari 2600 Homebrew Companion" book series available on Amazon! www.amazon.com/author/brianmatherne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clint Thompson Posted February 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2016 yeah these........... Yes! This Where? 7800 - 130XE - XEGS - Lynx - Jaguar - ISO: Atari Falcon030 | STBook |STe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chas10e Posted February 24, 2016 Report Share Posted February 24, 2016 I saw one that seemed overpriced on ebay ( if you can believe it ) I think it was modded to utilized both buttons for the 7800 I don't know who was doing the mods Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted February 24, 2016 Report Share Posted February 24, 2016 Go figure, I can't find the source for this but wanted to see if anyone knew off the top of their head exactly what I'm referring to. Someone was converting new CX80 trakballs and coating the red buttons with some sort of rubber and I can't remember who or where I saw it. Anyone know what I'm talking about? I made those in 2012. Well, I should say I modded the buttons red, put on new clear rubber feet and took the picture Arenafoot posted above. The project belongs to Video 61 and isn't related to our website. I helped out because I thought it would be a fun project and would look cool to have a 7800 style Trak-Ball controller out there! The 7800 never got enough love in the peripheral department This was Lance's project at Video 61. His vision, his product, his deal. He talked about it for a year! Lance is an Atari retailer from way back when this stuff was new from Atari. He took his last remaining inventory of new in the box Trak-Balls and converted them to "7800 Compatible Trak-Balls" with independently functioning fire buttons, like on 7800 joysticks. My contribution was to add the red fire buttons, more responsive button springs, new rubber feet, rewrapped the cords in the little zip ties, etc. I thought they would look nice. I think Lance still has one or two left, but he could tell you better than I can. I don't know what was sold on eBay but these went for a premium as they were his last remaining stock of new Trak-Balls and a lot of care was put into making a quality product. I don't take a financial interest in these projects, I just thought it would be fun to do. Video 61 is a member here so I'll let him speak for himself. I have to say though, I'm really proud of that project. The 7800 Trak-Balls came out great and they were really, really cool. MaximumRD loves Trak-Balls and I had wanted to send one to him for his birthday. I wish I had kept one! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3C87OoebQtU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari 5200 Guy Posted February 24, 2016 Report Share Posted February 24, 2016 Those look nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted February 24, 2016 Report Share Posted February 24, 2016 Those look nice! Thank you kamakazi! A few people poured their hearts into those Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arenafoot Posted February 24, 2016 Report Share Posted February 24, 2016 Yes! This Where? I see you got an answer above - i had the pic but couldn't find where it came from. I searched different Atari FB groups for you with no luck. Brian Matherne - owner/curator of "The MOST comprehensive list of Atari VCS/2600 homebrews ever compiled." http://tiny.cc/Atari2600Homebrew author of "The Atari 2600 Homebrew Companion" book series available on Amazon! www.amazon.com/author/brianmatherne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nosweargamer Posted February 24, 2016 Report Share Posted February 24, 2016 Nice Work Justin & Video61! Really sharp looking! The No Swear Gamer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChtJuo040EOCTVziObIgVcg Host of The Atari 7800 Game by Game Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher and YouTube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted February 26, 2016 Report Share Posted February 26, 2016 Thank you No Swear Gamer! I found some more pictures that I took of this project. They were taken in May, 2012. It was really a lot of fun to do! Enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chas10e Posted February 26, 2016 Report Share Posted February 26, 2016 the box I recall seeing on ebay featured the red buttons as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clint Thompson Posted February 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2016 Thanks a lot for the info guys! It does look amazing, which is why I want one to add to my collection if it's not too late but I'll send an email. Thanks again! I get so busy and sidetracked with crap I forget about things I wanted to pickup when time permits only to remember much later. 7800 - 130XE - XEGS - Lynx - Jaguar - ISO: Atari Falcon030 | STBook |STe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted February 27, 2016 Report Share Posted February 27, 2016 Thanks a lot for the info guys! It does look amazing, which is why I want one to add to my collection if it's not too late but I'll send an email. Thanks again! I get so busy and sidetracked with crap I forget about things I wanted to pickup when time permits only to remember much later. I'm pretty sure it's not too late the box I recall seeing on ebay featured the red buttons as well It turns out, Video 61 wasn't selling 7800 Trak-Balls on eBay so it was probably a reseller. If the eBay listing had the 7800 Trak-Ball box with it, it should have included this label: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btbfilms76 Posted February 27, 2016 Report Share Posted February 27, 2016 I'm pretty sure it's not too late It turns out, Video 61 wasn't selling 7800 Trak-Balls on eBay so it was probably a reseller. If the eBay listing had the 7800 Trak-Ball box with it, it should have included this label: Huge trackball fan - New mission #needone Host of The Jag Bar • Lynx Lounge • 7800 Avenue Watch now on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrhPvmALbHpBUqrbBOms5Vw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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