Author Topic: CST LaserTRAC Trackball on MassDrop - $99.99 + Shipping (Read 15352 times)

Joey Quinn · « **Reply #50 on:** Thu, 19 March 2015, 13:24:22 »

Quote from: FullTwisting on Thu, 19 March 2015, 12:35:35

After hemming and hawing over this since the drop opened, I finally joined in. I went for the 5W version. Now I'm thinking about how to add two more buttons...

I think I'll get in on the billiard ball group buy, once I've decided on a color. Very kind of you to organize that Mr. Quinn! Anyone have any personal experiences with an R2 version and colored billiard balls?

I do. They work very well but are less smooth than the stock ball. Once you've broken in/ re lubed the bearings it gets better but in my experience you don't get the buttery smooth feeling that you get from the stock ball. Overall I'd give the billiard balls an 8/10 for feeling, they are a worthwhile purchase. Also I may be crazy but I think the rollers stay cleaner when you are using a billiard ball.

CPTBadAss · « **Reply #51 on:** Thu, 19 March 2015, 13:26:43 »

I just want a 4 ball

Joey Quinn · « **Reply #52 on:** Thu, 19 March 2015, 13:30:59 »

Quote from: CPTBadAss on Thu, 19 March 2015, 13:26:43

I just want a 4 ball

It's really yellowed so it's more of a burgundy at this point but 10 years in a frat'll do that to billiard balls.

CPTBadAss · « **Reply #53 on:** Thu, 19 March 2015, 13:38:42 »

I said a 4 ball. Not your pity pictures Joey Quinn

* CPTBadAss cries

clacktalk · « **Reply #54 on:** Fri, 20 March 2015, 01:45:39 »

Quote from: CPTBadAss on Thu, 19 March 2015, 13:38:42

I said a 4 ball. Not your pity pictures Joey Quinn

* CPTBadAss cries

find me a 3-ball and we can be number neighbors

metalliqaz · « **Reply #55 on:** Tue, 24 March 2015, 22:11:06 »

Looks like they're planning on shipping these April 9.

berserkfan · « **Reply #56 on:** Wed, 25 March 2015, 07:33:41 »

Can I ask you guys if these billard balls work on Kensington Slimblade/ Expert? Would like to buy a couple and get rid of the ugly old colours.

CPTBadAss · « **Reply #57 on:** Wed, 25 March 2015, 07:41:24 »

Quote from: berserkfan on Wed, 25 March 2015, 07:33:41

Can I ask you guys if these billard balls work on Kensington Slimblade/ Expert? Would like to buy a couple and get rid of the ugly old colours.

No

nathanrosspowell · « **Reply #58 on:** Tue, 07 April 2015, 19:51:26 »

Got my shipping notification today

metalliqaz · « **Reply #59 on:** Tue, 07 April 2015, 20:42:36 »

Yup, me too. Should see a bunch of pics on geekhack soon

clacktalk · « **Reply #60 on:** Tue, 14 April 2015, 03:32:41 »

omg where are the pictures and reviews

i'm getting mine tomorrow, but i'd like something here and there to look at while in the bathroom or something

WHERE

metalliqaz · « **Reply #61 on:** Tue, 14 April 2015, 07:10:08 »

I've had mine for a while now, but I've not had time to open it. Maybe I'll take it to work today.

CPTBadAss · « **Reply #62 on:** Tue, 14 April 2015, 07:29:58 »

Literally picked mine up last night. Didn't realize CST was based in the USA!

Synjin · « **Reply #63 on:** Tue, 14 April 2015, 07:33:20 »

I had mine since Thursday or Friday last week.

nathanrosspowell · « **Reply #64 on:** Tue, 14 April 2015, 08:22:44 »

Mines stuck in customs

metalliqaz · « **Reply #65 on:** Wed, 15 April 2015, 14:57:46 »

Does anyone else feel like the ball that comes with this is too heavy, and a lighter ball would be better? Feels like it has too much inertia.

I know that the standard size would allow the use of a pool ball, but I expect those would be even heavier. Where could I find a lighter one?

metalliqaz · « **Reply #66 on:** Wed, 15 April 2015, 16:10:10 »

I can't find a spec anywhere for the types of plugs that go into the 5W version for the two extra buttons. Anyone know what they are? They look a bit like 1/8" phono, but I can't tell.

nathanrosspowell · « **Reply #67 on:** Tue, 21 April 2015, 14:37:29 »

8 days delay and $30 canadian in custom fees.... FML do they just make these numbers up?

metalliqaz · « **Reply #68 on:** Tue, 21 April 2015, 18:57:46 »

Quote from: nathanrosspowell on Tue, 21 April 2015, 14:37:29

8 days delay and $30 canadian in custom fees.... FML do they just make these numbers up?

those bastards

Axollott · « **Reply #69 on:** Tue, 12 May 2015, 01:55:45 »

Quote from: nathanrosspowell on Tue, 21 April 2015, 14:37:29

8 days delay and $30 canadian in custom fees.... FML do they just make these numbers up?

Isn't Canada in the same FTA as Mexico? I can order most things from the U.S. without paying importation taxes if by "it's nature and quantity appears to be for personal use" and it has to be less than 300 USD.

nathanrosspowell · « **Reply #70 on:** Tue, 12 May 2015, 06:31:07 »

Quote from: Axollott on Tue, 12 May 2015, 01:55:45

Quote from: nathanrosspowell on Tue, 21 April 2015, 14:37:29
8 days delay and $30 canadian in custom fees.... FML do they just make these numbers up?
Isn't Canada in the same FTA as Mexico? I can order most things from the U.S. without paying importation taxes if by "it's nature and quantity appears to be for personal use" and it has to be less than 300 USD.

I guess it depends where you are. I'm in Quebec so they are tax crazy. I should really research into the topic a bit more, sometimes I get lucky ($150 granite keycap order had no customs) and sometimes not ($80 headphones got $60 of charges :| ).

njbair · « **Reply #71 on:** Tue, 12 May 2015, 17:12:48 »

So CST just announced a backlit version: http://clearlysuperiortech.com/ltracwithbacklitball.html

sethk_ · « **Reply #72 on:** Tue, 12 May 2015, 17:19:30 »

Quote from: njbair on Tue, 12 May 2015, 17:12:48

So CST just announced a backlit version: http://clearlysuperiortech.com/ltracwithbacklitball.html

Might get this, hopefully the LEDs are easily swappable

ghostjuggernaut · « **Reply #73 on:** Tue, 12 May 2015, 17:21:20 »

I thought about doing this, but haven't found an acrylic ball I like yet.

CPTBadAss · « **Reply #74 on:** Tue, 12 May 2015, 17:44:43 »

Quote from: njbair on Tue, 12 May 2015, 17:12:48

So CST just announced a backlit version: http://clearlysuperiortech.com/ltracwithbacklitball.html

Goddamnit....and here I thought I was done with trackballs

njbair · « **Reply #75 on:** Wed, 13 May 2015, 07:41:02 »

Quote from: CPTBadAss on Tue, 12 May 2015, 17:44:43

Quote from: njbair on Tue, 12 May 2015, 17:12:48
So CST just announced a backlit version: http://clearlysuperiortech.com/ltracwithbacklitball.html

Goddamnit....and here I thought I was done with trackballs

I'm gonna crack mine open and see what kind of room there is for adding my own LED backlighting. Then I'll just need a semi-opaque snooker ball and I'm in business.

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Author Topic: CST LaserTRAC Trackball on MassDrop - $99.99 + Shipping (Read 15352 times)