{"product_id":"usb-arcade-game-trackball","title":"USB Arcade Game Trackball","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight up your next game with this 2-inch LED arcade trackball from PMD Way, with free delivery. Roll, aim and navigate with responsive trackball control, while the built-in lighting adds a retro arcade touch to your desktop or cabinet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith USB plug-and-play connectivity and support for Windows, Linux and Android, it’s easy to add to a compatible gaming setup.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClassic arcade feel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A 2-inch ball puts hands-on control at your fingertips.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilt-in LED lighting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Add an illuminated centrepiece to your arcade controls.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimple USB connection:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Plug into a compatible system and get ready to play.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMulti-platform support:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Works with Windows, Linux and Android systems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlexible placement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The 110cm cable gives you room to position the trackball where it suits your setup.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade for arcade play:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A practical addition for coin-pusher and other games that support trackball input.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd a touch of arcade nostalgia to your next build. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kuNa_Kvh3Fw?si=D8k3ez4Vv1oKP4xZ\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy default the trackball appears as a USB joystick. Rolling the ball around moves the \"mouse pointer\" around. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe trackball supports mouse, keyboard, and joystick functions. Mouse mode is always active. The 2 × 14 GPIO pins on the underside can operate as either keyboard or joystick inputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDefault mode\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe GPIO pins default to joystick mode when the trackball is connected via USB. See Picture 1 for the joystick wiring diagram.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSwitch to keyboard input\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the USB cable disconnected, press and hold Up + G.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConnect the USB cable while holding both controls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWait one second, then release them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe GPIO pins will now use keyboard input. This setting is retained the next time you connect the USB cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSwitch back to joystick input\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the USB cable disconnected, press and hold Down + Button 9.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConnect the USB cable while holding both controls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWait one second, then release them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe GPIO pins will now use joystick input. See Picture 2 for the mode-switching diagram.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReference diagrams (click to enlarge):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pmdway.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/usb-arcade-trackball-pmdway_7_1800x1800.png\" title=\"USB Arcade Game Trackball from PMD Way with free delivery\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2386\/9605\/files\/usb-arcade-trackball-pmdway_7.png?v=1793058474\" alt=\"USB Arcade Game Trackball from PMD Way with free delivery\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePicture 1: Joystick wiring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePicture 2: Switching between keyboard and joystick input\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePicture 3: Keyboard wiring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePicture 4: Installation dimensions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon't forget to check out our full range of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pmdway.com\/collections\/switches\" title=\"Switches from PMD Way with free delivery\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eswitches\u003c\/a\u003e if this doesn't meet your needs. 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