Getting Started with GameBall
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- Опубліковано 28 чер 2024
- Watch this video for a detailed overview of the GameBall trackball mouse.
Learn about the basics, setup, configuration and support.
This video will help you get the most out of your GameBall trackball.
▬ Contents of this video ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
0:00 - Intro
0:29 - Basics
9:15 - System Settings
27:41 - Maintenance
31:08 - Advanced Options
36:55 - Support
GameBall is the first, and only, computer trackball designed for gaming.
For more details please visit:
www.gamingtrackballs.com
You can find discussions about GameBall at / trackballs - Ігри
I've had this trackball for 10 minutes, and I'm already in love
Me too. Order arrived a few hours ago. I have used a thumb-trackball at work a while ago (no room for a mouse at some workspaces) and that felt strange, but this finger-driven trackball feels natural and comfortable from the first minute on.
Yes agree about ten minutes me also just started to set the dpi curser speed following the video alls great I'm getting there.
I appreciate having all these features on the firmware itself. Too many companies nowadays would want you to use a software with an account in order to fully configure a mouse.
Excellent video! You covered all my questions and this is exactly what I have been looking for in a trackball. Looking forward to purchase !
I'll be hitting refresh on June 2 ready to order! Great work Eric, cheers!
Liking what I'm seeing! Avid gamer and these features are exactly what I'm looking for.
That's the sleek design for the first gaming trackball and I can't wait to get a hands on this product.
Loving this mouse. Great video. Helped a ton! :)
Just got mine today! So excited. Such a great 'Getting Started' video. Eric is amazing
After what feels like 20 years using the Logitech Marble mouse (yes even going back to the white 2 button one) I found Gameball about a year and a half ago.
The fact that this unit was essentially 'built by the community' shows in its features.
- No software required
- Easy, simple, yet functional settings and options
- Quick DPS precision change
I am truly impressed
Can't wait to test it out
Thank you for the support. We hope you like it.
Got my gameball today and have customized it for my games. It's very high quality and is fairing quite well in-game!
Appreciate hearing the detailed DPI/sensitivity/3rd party acceleration details from a gamer with extensive trackball experience.
It just seemed odd that nobody ever created a video on how to use a trackball.
Eric, I love this crazy beast. It definitely has a larger learning curve for First Person Shooter games than the "other thumb ball versions/brands" but the quality is unmatched. By quality... you discuss this already in the video but for others reading this, you can feel the quality in terms of construction and function. The buttons and ball feel very durable and I'm pretty rough on my stuff. I've been using a track ball for close to 15 years now and you now have a customer for life with the GameBall.
Personally... I have a wishlist for a wireless version. Keep up the mad-scientist work!
Thank you for the feedback. We appreciate it. We are a small team and will keep at it. Us trackball weirdos are a very underserved community :-)
pumped for this product!
Currently using a kensington trackball for some years now. Very convenient device and takes less place in my gaming cockpit. Though only two buttons on mine which is a shame (especially in mmorpg, I have no button left for some macro). Waiting for this gameball for some times now. Great that we will be able to order it soon.
I had to give up my trackball years ago because it just didn't have the features I needed for gaming. This looks exciting to me, I'd love to go back to a trackball again.
So glad this is almost out. I haven't had a trackball for some time now just because the options were so dire.
My first was a Trackman Marble FX. Which, yes, was weird. But it was nice.
I have that one. It was a great trackball.
Hope the limited edition will be sold quickly so I can get my standard. I fancy the total black product more overall. So good luck! I'll make sure to check on your website when I can order mine. Thanks for making this product.
Same here
The possibility to maybe edit the firmware and customize functions in the future is amazing. The most popular thing though is probably going be additional light-modes XD.
Ordering one today, cannot wait!
Thanks for the support. We appreciate it.
Just got the GameBall today. Longtime user of Logitech Trackman Marble FX and Cordless Optical Trackman. I am right-handed, but I plan to use the GameBall Lefthanded to relieve my right wrist and elbow. I suppose it is good mental re-training as well. The quality of the GameBall is as good as advertised. Buttons do feel solid, and ball is very smooth.
Thanks for the Black Friday Sale. I look forward to the Firmware update and future GameBall Products.. Cheers.
Thank you for supporting our weird little project.
HUGE congrats on selling out in 7 minutes and 49 seconds, wow!!! Can't wait to get my hands on mine!!
Fuck. Then I was only 10min late. Thanks for the update though. Was wondering, if it was delayed once more. Well, I waited for over a year, then I can also wait for the next batch - sob -
Thank you
@@haifutter4166 Sorry about that. They went much faster than we thought. The next batch (23rd) will be much larger.
@@GameBallTrackball Congratulation. It's an awesome success. I'm happy to hear that the next batch will follow so soon.
Hyped for this to come to Australia
3:45 "all done via firmware". That is awesome! 😁
Can't wait to get my hands on one of these 😊
(I own a razer orbweaver - use the thumb stick for movement - and the fact that all the configurations have to be done via software can be quite annoying ...)
Got this today and it's great. Some people have swapped the back button and left click which I did initially but now I've gone back to the default. I found that if you move your hand back a bit and lay the thumb along the lower button, it makes sense.
The only issue I would say I have with this is the scroll pad - it's too easy to accidentally scroll because it's natural to rest the index finger on it. But I guess this is part of the learning curve. Have only been using it for a short while and think it is potentially better than my old Logitech Marble Mouse which is now discontinued for some idiotic reason.
Thanks for the in depth review. I just purchase a Gameball for myself. Coming from someone who loves customization, I would love to see the ability for users to modify and flash the firmware. I have a split keyboard called the ZSA Moonlander, and this feature is literally THE BEST. It would likely take time but it would be so worth it! :)
Years ago the main reason why I switched from a mouse to a trackball is because I'm using a "cockpit" that I use also for flight sims, with a moving chair and vibrations. Years ago the vibrations made the mousepad vibrate too, and the mouse moved as well and eventually falled down from my cockpit. Not this issue with a trackball, the ball does not move even if my cockpit vibrates. Also it is easier to find the trackball in VR because it is always at the same place :)
This perfectly describes my use case too.
I caved and ordered the limited edition. Looking forward to it!
Thank you for the support.
After using my Gameball for a few days I have some pro's and con's for a right handed user. The Pro's....first of all the ball movement is one of the best I have used (I have been using trackballs for over 15 years) it is smooth and responsive and the built in levels of adjustment are amazing. I also like the easy configurability of all the settings, the lighting is also a nice touch. Now for the Con's.....First of all I realize that building an ambidextrous trackball to maybe attract more users seems good on paper but in reality I don't think it is possible....this is the first ambidextrous model I have used and it just can't compete with dedicated L & R models in the comfort department. Instead of having your hand in a natural position you have to alter it to conform to the design, I have average size hands and I could not find a position that was comfortable for extended use (I mainly use it for GIS in ArcMap for my work) and the buttons on the right side are in such a vertical position that you have to push sideways with the right ring finger for a right click, which is such an un-natural action for that finger. I had to swap the left click button to the bigger front button. I tried for a day with the standard button setup but for me the smaller lower button was just too hard to reach. Overall the construction, materials and build are excellent but the useability is suffering because of the universal attempt of the design. I will continue to use it for at least a month and provide better feedback then.
Thank you for the feedback. We try to read all feedback. Yes, ambidextrous has some trade-offs, but we are still very happy with the overall end result. The "Pro" model will be right handed.
The comfort is an acquired taste if you’ve never used a Ambi trackball. Some of us started with an ambidextrous Logitech 😅 meaning when I use a left or right hand trackball model or even a normal mouse it feels extremely awkward, like if a right handed baseball player tried swinging left it just feels WEIRDD. So the comfort thing isn’t really a con. Can’t wait for mine to come, actually think it arrives today lol. I’ve been using the ambidextrous Logitech trackball since I was like 10 not even and now I’m 30 😂 yall got no idea how relieving this mouse is going to be to me 😭 thank you @GameBallTrackball
I've just received my GameBall and had chance to try it. It is very good but the default key mappings seem illogical to me. I am using the trackball in my left hand, although I am not left-handed, and therefore do not want to just reverse all of the buttons and functions, and being a user of ambidextrous trackballs for over 20 years, I am rather set in my ways. But attempting to re-map the buttons and functions is where the problems start.
The main issue is there is no custom driver for the GameBall, leaving users to rely on third-party software. The mouse remapping software available for Windows users is X-Mouse Button Control; this software works but it applies to all mouse and trackpad inputs, meaning if you re-map buttons for the GameBall you screw up the mapping for every other input device! The solution is to have multiple "layers", and I recommend having the Layer 1 as default. Woe betide you to try to use the wrong input device on the wrong layer, it will most likely mean some functions are impossible to use, like the left-hand mouse button!
And this is where a custom driver comes in. If you have a custom driver it would only remap the commands from devices matching the GameBall's signature, leaving all other devices alone. This means you do not have to switch controller when using a different computer, you just download the driver and set it up as you wish. If you switch the GameBall for another trackball, mouse or trackpad, they just work unaffected.
I am investigating whether I can write a custom driver for the GameBall, since X-Mouse is a far from perfect solution.
17:35 my recommendation in order to not lose precision if no CPI setting feels quite right, would be to choose the next higher CPI setting and down regulating (!) via software.
This way the hardware sensor reports all readings with high precision, but the software will simply skip/ignore a reading "every now and then" ==> no loss in precision.
If you were to do the opposite, the software setting will add additional cursor movement, thus possibly skipping over a pixel even though you have performed the smallest possible move for your particular CPI settings, which may make subtle movements actually impossible.
Can't wait for the thumb version. Hopefully it comes out before the one I'm using dies.
I do not recommend a thumb operated trackball. I believe that a finger operated trackball is much more precise, especially for gaming such as FPS games. It would take about a week to get used if you've used a thumb trackball. Cheers.
@@xAnAngelOfDeathx horseshit
@@PsychotropicDog To each their own.
I had purchased the Elcom trackball but now that I found this one. I’m looking to purchase one.
I got mine a few days ago and all is well. This video really helps. I can't wait for the Pro and the next version of Gameball that I hope is designed for just right hand users. The precision option and the other buttons on the right side are too far back and needs to be up further like the MS Trackball. 👍👍👍
Thank you for supporting the little guys 🙂
Please a feature to edit the firmware, so we can remap the buttons on a hardware level, remapping with software is gonna get input lag, depending on the software and PC ur using. The buttons are mapped really specifically, and being able to change this, will make the product 10 times as good!
We are working on it, but we won't have it at launch. Many folks want this.
@@GameBallTrackball oh thank you so much for confirming this, that will make me 100% pre-oder it. I actually trust you guys to follow through on this, because I believe in the product!
I agree they are mouse. They are called mouse because they look like one, round body with the tail.
The only difference is, instead or pushing the entire mouse around, you are rubbing the ball of the the mouse.
i got my limited edition on the way, i cant wait to use trackballs again.
Hope you like it!
Is there a way to switch sides for the horizontal/vertical scroll without changing to left hand mode? I'd much prefer vertical scroll to be left of the ball. That's how my Logitech Cordless Optical Trackman was and I loved it. Either way, I'm going to be ordering the standard edition as soon as it is available!
Unfortunately not at launch. We want to open the firmware to direct uses modifications, but we didn't have time for that at launch.
Are you planning on creating a wireless version? One of the things I like best about trackballs is that they don't need a lot of desk space and so they work very well for being an input for controlling media run through a PC on a large screen TV. Also is there currently no way to remap the precision button to something else?
The "Pro" version will be wireless, but we have to get this version going first. I don't have a timeline for the pro yet as it will depend on overall demand. The precision/sniper but is built into the firmware, so no yet. We want to open the firmware up at some point, but it will be after launch.
Will there be any plans on integrating some tilt feature or maybe some addon to allow it to tilt? For example on the Logitech MX Ergo you can tilt it with the magnetic base, and then even more so with an additional base you can attach to the bottom side.
We added a few holes on the bottom for a mod. Some folks have already done a 3D print for it. Have a look here: www.reddit.com/r/Trackballs/comments/papj4u/gameball_ergonomic_wedge_stl_file_included/
Can you guys make one that is both a trackball and a mouse? I like a trackball but sometimes, you just need the precision of a mouse. Having both in one device would be epic.
I am very happy with the current GB. 😊
Thumb version will be great! That's all I've used for 20+ years.
Pushing the ball forward (UP) causes it to shift in the socket.. Is that normal?? It happens so easily too.
i remember years ago i thought of exactly the same thing (a gaming trackball). i was still under teenager age so even if i had an idea to patent it or something, i dont think my parents wouldve cared. but that was after 2016, which I think was the date you started it? so either way you are the first creator. good luck to your journey :)
Thank you. Yes, I was always wondering why someone didn't do this before. We hope people like it.
@@GameBallTrackball Yea, it would be really interesting for the trackball to have a setting in the general gaming market and it will be a good day when some tech channels review it for more recognition
i hope it works out well so that you can develop a wireless version next! that's what i really want
We hope so also ;-)
Same here :)
I don't game a lot, but it looks good anyway!
Never understand why someone wants a wireless version of a product that does not move, I guess MAYBE iets easier should you want to work on a laptop in the train or something but still
@@Decenium It's just because it makes the cable management easier. I put my mouse in front of me, and the cable goes through the keyboard.
@@ZAWARUD00 You do cable management once. Changing batteries, troubleshooting connection issues of wireless devices or worrying about the weak or non-existing encryption of your cheap micros0ft wireless-keyboard at work is forever. XD
But everyone has different priorities.
While I don't think this version (the finger one) of GameBall is for me, I love what you are doing and I am very interested in GameBall, so I'd like to know the important stuff (I mean there are more things I want to know but you answered them):
- Which sensor does it use?
- Which switches does it use?
- Do the switches need any debouncing and how many ms is that?
- How many Hz does it work at?
- Can we change at how many Hz it works at?
I will try and answer as best I can.
New Pixart sensor that tracks through glass/plastic. Allows us to fully enclose the sensor.
Omron switches
We had an issue early on but not sure what it was changed to (I will ask).
1000 Hz
Not at launch. Eventually, we will open up the firmware.
@@GameBallTrackball Thank you so much!
So basically this trackball has two buttons we can program in games, right? The back and forward buttons? Because of course there is the left and right buttons, then the precision mode we cannot touch I guess, and the lightning or scrolling mode buttons that we can't use to make macro.
Most games give you the ability to remap all 5 of those buttons (left, right, back, forward and middle), but you are correct in that most people only change back and forward.
I've been using thumb trackballs since they came out. Its going to be really troublesome to retrain to index finger. I hope you get to make a thumb trackball someday soon!
They got one now
just got my gameball - but how to right click? the mouse slides because i need too much force to activate the button, and there is no "counterpressure" possible because that would actviate the back button
The thing with thumb trackballs is that the ball has to be smaller. And a smaller ball means less precision. So a bigger ball is more accurate, therefore a finger trackball is more accurate and also allows for easier movements when you have to roll the ball fast. btw what size is the ball?
38.1mm or 1.5 inches. I think it is hard to say that one ball size is more precise than another. I believe it depends on the dexterity and preference of the individual more than anything. I like a smaller ball because I can cover more surface area which gives me a better "feel" for the ball. Again, I think preference, experience, and finger dexterity have allot to do with it.
Hey Eric, is there a way to swap the positions of the middle mouse button and the sensitivity toggle, and is there a way or plans for the ability to make the sensitivity switch a hold instead of toggle?
You may be able to do some of this with x-mouse, but our current firmware does not do this.
I seriously can’t wait to give you my money! Question-the answer to which will not change my excitement; I just want to prepare accordingly: Will this work on IPadOS for those of us buying the new IPad Pro w/ thunderbolt usb-c?
It should with the right adapter. I was told it needs to be iPad OS 13 or greater.
@@GameBallTrackball Sounds great. My wallet is open and awaiting launch.
Are there any plans for a larger ball version at some point? I'm a fan of two-finger control with a large ball and minimum friction, but the shape and button layout on this look much more comfortable to me than other options. Or would it be reasonably feasible to modify it to take a larger ball somehow?
Hello Sean. We have a "Pro" in the works but we are rethinking a few things based on user feedback (Ball size being one of them). I can't say for sure, but it is being considered. The focus right now is getting GameBall out there.
@@GameBallTrackball is there any chance of a teardown video, so customers can evaluate ease of repair, cleaning, modification, etc. before they buy?
@@LordSoulSicarious This is on the list, but lower on the priority. Thank you for the feedback and we will get there.
Is there sensor smoothing on the higher cpi steps?
I would definitely love an acceleration guide for trackball.
The sensor is faster on the higher CPI settings. Smoother is up to you. I keep mine now on 2000 CPI, but I still use raw accel at .18 sens multiplier and 1.18 acceleration.
You will have to play with the settings to see exactly what you like. Or, just use default windows acceleration.
Don't know if you'll see this Eric, but you've used the microsoft trackball explorer I believe; does this represent a good replacement? I've been after a trackball like the explorer for yonks, My very first trackball mouse was the explorer and I loved the thing to bits, literally.
I think it will be a nice replacement, but it will depend. For example, the ball is smaller and you may prefer the larger ball. The hand sits the same but how you press the buttons is a little different (again just a preference thing). Overall GameBall has a much more modern sensor, more buttons, new features (Vertical and horizontal scrolling), and better components. But, I am very biased :-)
@@GameBallTrackball Appreciate it, was gonna buy anyway, really want to get back to a trackball mouse. hopefully can get in on the first batch.
To anyone that's on the fence about having a trackball mouse for gaming, I was in a top 100 clan in the old Battlefield 2 game, everyone else in the group had normal gaming mice, typically logitech mx518s, razer diamondback or similar popular gaming mice at the time. I had the microsoft trackball explorer, which was just a general use trackball of the day; and was considered the star player of the team. Got tired of being accused of hacking and even by my own teammates; had my brother come through one time to check for them because of some good plays during a clan training match!
Eventually that same brother convinced me to get one of the popular gaming mice at the time (logitech g5) with the encouragement of "imagine how much better you could be with a proper gaming mouse". Truth be told there was no discernible difference in my play ability once I had grown used to it, and piloting a helicopter or jet in-game was actually much easier and MUCH more fun with the trackball. Also the trackball was just generally more comfortable to use, which I believe made using the computer more enjoyable in general. So I'm really looking forward to getting one of these, hope others give it a chance too.
Best wishes and cheers from the UK!
I'm a 'huge' trackball fan, and have owned almost all of the well known ones going back to early 1990s; I'm really looking forward to trying out yours and will definitely order one - hopefully the wireless black-ball version. One criticism which is a bit trite and trivial but important for us obsessives: get your audio on these presentations under control please. It is extremely NON-confidence-inspiring to observe your inability to fix such a basic thing as audio in your presentation, especially as you are a technology hardware person. It is a potential harbinger of many technical glitches and other issues in the gameball device. Like I said, not confidence inspiring at all.
Understood, and thanks for the feedback.
26 more hours!
I wonder about shipping. You're in the US, but the trackball is designed in UK. So if I'm in France, where the trackball will be shipped from? Wonder about the VAT and toll taxes.
All orders will ship directly from the UK. VAT will very and I can't say for sure about Fance. We won't charge VAT for the EU (France might) but they are not always consistent on when and why.
Do you have a hard/evo shell case recommend for those of us who’d like to travel with our Gameball?
Not a hard case one, I use this one:
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07CNRDHK1/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1
Any plans to make things compatible with QMK-VIA? It's fairly standard key remapping/firmware update program (so alleviates concerns about support drop off and avoids the windows only issue with x-mouse and the firmware updater), has a fairly good UI (VIA) and even though it's a bit off brand (not a keyboard so the interface in via will look a bit strange) the custom keyboard crowd probably has some overlap with those interested in trackballs. Also would allow perfectly free button changing for everyone rather than just the few in the firmware (for example MS explorer-like config with mouse clicks both on thumb and nav both on pinky, not currently supported without x-mouse).
Hello Elliot. I think we chatted on Facebook, but I will include the same answer here: We have looked into this and we would have open up some IP with our firmware. We don't have a way currently to make this work, but we are looking how we can change this for our Pro model. However, we can't guarantee anything. Believe me, it is something I want as well as it would make my life easier. We are still a small company, but trying to do what we can to accommodate the community. Thank you for the feedback.
@@GameBallTrackball Yeah that was me. I wasn't sure if you still saw things on this video since it;'s a bit older so I reposted there.
Please make the thumb version as that's what I prefer
Hello Jack. I think I sent you an email on this also. We do have a design for a thumb version, but we don't have an ETA for release yet.
We are a small team and it is a slow process to get it right.
If there is a version that comes out in white or silver, I will buy without a second thought.
Is there a way to dismantle, and paint it myself?
Right now, we only are offering the red base and red ball on black. Yes, you can dismantle, but my manufacturer has the clause that it voids the warranty.
I can use both thumb and finger trackballs and prefer .....trackballs. What about the durability of this trackball? Specifically how long until the fatal double click death happens?
We have had pretty good luck with the durability. The overall percentages have been very low even have 2 years.
are you planning to do a BlackFriday discount ??? As a new university student in The Netherlands i spend a lot of time behind my computer.. Currently using the Ducky Secret mouse because like your trackball it does everything true firmware no pesky drivers needed really like that.. Only problem is that with shipping the trackball is €141 without customs that's a bit high for my budget..
Good question. We haven't discussed it yet. They have been selling out quickly, so the focus has been just keeping them in stock. If we do, I will send out a message via the Newsletter and update the website.
Finally received my unit. Literally 10 minutes ago or so. Trying to get used to it - it'll take a few days. But hey.
Hope you like it.
is the limited run gameball's gonna be blue or red balls? i want a blue one. Green would be cool too. all my trackballs are red, would be nice to change it up :)
The limited edition will be red. We want to sell an add-on kit with different color balls eventually.
He said all this in the video, but granted it was a long one!
@@ivothart2691 oh my bad I watched this whole thing but must have missed that part! Was at work not paying enough attention! 😜
Quiero uno pero soy de MÉXICO, si hay envíos???
Will this product have ICUE compatibility for light controller?
Not a the moment. We have a list of firmware updates we are working on and we will keep releasing as we go.
ETA on next availability and/or pre-order?
It will be August, but we don't have a date yet. We are trying to get more built as soon as possible.
Put me down for a thumb version when it's ready.
We hope the finger version does well, this will allow us to move quickly with out thumb design.
@@GameBallTrackball My unsolicited $0.02 for the thumb version (I've spent LOTS of time designing this in my head, lol)...One of the challenges is angle adjustability. This is a must, and other manufacturers have different takes on accomplishing it. The Pro Fit Ergo doesn't bother at all, which eliminates it for many people myself included. The MX Ergo is the best of the current bunch (but it's wireless only and relatively few customizable buttons - thus the opportunity for gameball) - their tilt plate is nice but overly complicated & at times unstable. I like the simplicity of how the permice 520 handles the task - it comes with various sized (but too few) "wedges" that attach very nicely & securely to the bottom of the unit. With a corded version I'd love a female USB jack instead of a permanent hard wire - this way I can use whatever length cable I want. Speaking for myself only, a standard scroll wheel I could use for single-plane cursor movement (in addition to the ring and trackball) would be sweet. If it's a barrel-shaped thumb scroll wheel like on the MX Master it would be even better - this feature alone would be a "take my money" situation. Anyway congrats on the success of the first edition, I'm looking forward to watching this progress.
@@michaelf3653 I like the way you are thinking. I can't show designs yet, but I think you would like. Thanks for the feedback
@@GameBallTrackball Just checking in - I hope all is well. Any update on a thumb version? Thanks.
When I see you moving the trackball on your desk I wonder... don't you have anti sliding pads under the trackball? I would prefer mine not to slide anywhere like that :)
We have 4 anti slide pads on the bottom. They can get dirty and mine are in need of cleaning. Also, I did lift GameBall up off the desk when I was demonstrating the mouse style movements. I hope this helps.
Please could you play Age of Empires 2 or any other RTS like Company of Heroes?
I will need to reinstall one of them. I am looking forward to CoH3. I am currently knee deep in Wrath of the Righteous and then going to New World, but I will try to get to one of those for you.
@@GameBallTrackball That would have been awesome. Yeah CoH3 I am looking forward to that too. We got Age of Empires 4 coming out in a month also and I just got this bad RSI, carpal tunnel syndrome and i really hope this Gameball could help me.
Personally im not a fan of having 5 different cpi/dpi settings, its like having 20 settings for opening the sunroof on my car, I just want at most 3 but probably just 2, low and "normal", is there a way to just switch between 2 settings and ignore the other 3 ? (maybe just make a click of the button make it go to the lowest value and then another click to go back to where you were?)
Also I take it that trackball ball is not something you actually had custom-made right? Because that would really add to the cost for no real reason, but the trackman marble's / Kensington Orbit ball is 40mm sooo where did you get your 38.1 mm size and can we not just order different colour versions from there?
We had a bunch of discussions about how CPI many levels we needed. Some folks felt we needed as high as 8 settings and others wanted 3. We settled on 5 since it gives a good range and it isn't something most people will change very often. We tried go go with what we felt the majority would prefer. This all all controlled via firmware, so no way (without a hack) could you change at launch. We will be offering more firmware customization offers in the future, but I can't say when.
You are correct, trackball balls are not custom made, and we are buying them from a major supplier. We decided on the ball size pretty early on. We tested a bunch of sizes from our supplier and settled on the 38mm size. It was what they team felt gave us the best overall fit for our needs. To be honest, the ball color issue didn't come up until much later, and we had already finalized the core design. In hindsight, you are right in thinking it would have made sense to use a more standard ball size. It was simply how our design cycle went. I hope this helps answer your questions.
@@GameBallTrackball thanks for the fast and excellent response, personally I am still interested in the product but I will hold off a bit until (if) I can modify the dpi/cpi switching, for gaming especially its just something I find myself doing a lot, some quick precision on low dpi and then resuming to what i defined as normal as a relationship between the game/program sensitivity setting and my mouse's setting.
Having to hold the button to go from for example 3 to 0 and then afterwards holding it again to get from 0 to 3 all the while paying attention to the light blinking to know I did not accidently pass it is just not going to work for me,
I currently use a elecom trackbal atm and it has a little dpi switch slider on the top that I constandly use, but like I said, if a simple press of the sensitivity button would allow me to switch between lowest possible and current setting, that would be perfect, ill keep my eye on this product and see what the future holds, big thanks though, happy to see the passion for a product like this!
@@Decenium Thank you for the questions. GameBall does have a sniper (precision) button. This lowers the current CPI to 1/3 of its setting. A single click puts it back to normal.
@@GameBallTrackball oh dear, so that IS how it functions....alright, well guess ill be getting one when its available :D
Looking forward to the thumb-ball version.
What size is the ball? Awesome trackball
38.1mm or 1.5 inches
@@GameBallTrackball Thanks!
Now we need wireless option and better software and most for linux as well.
We are working on a "Pro" version with features like this, but it won't be until next year (at the earliest).
Please allow native button remapping soon! If I had known the default was so awkward I wouldn't have bought it. :(
Sorry Rev. We are working on this. We tried to spell this out in the videos. You are welcome to return. We recommend x-mouse for now.
@@GameBallTrackball I was having trouble with x-mouse - it seemed Doom Eternal "saw" some of the buttons unmapped like "Mouse 4" so it was a mess. :(
@@reverendragnarok Ah, gotcha. We haven't tried Doom Eternal with it yet.
Will there be an official software for it or it's not planned? I don't like third party softwares. Thank for the reply, right now its unusable for me, i love to customize from software, if there wont be one write back.
GameBall is controlled via firmware. No software is needed. Out latest firmware version offers more customization, but through button commands. This is so you don't have to load anything on the PC's you use for GameBall. Just plug and play. I hope this helps.
Why is there maintenance and advanced options on a getting started video?
We felt maintenance was pretty important for the new trackball user. We added the advanced pieces for those who wanted to get a little more out of the product. 🙂
Vivement que vous fassiez une version Bluetooth /wireless ❤️
Nous y travaillons. :-)
Добрый день!
Продажи в России будут?
Будет доставка в Россию?
Good day!
Will there be sales in Russia? - Not at first. We want to open up to direct sales in Russia but we won't be able to at launch.
Will there be delivery to Russia? - Same as above. We hope to soon. You would have to use a freight forwarded or agent for now.
Будут ли продажи в России? - Не поначалу. Мы хотим открыться для прямых продаж в России, но не сможем сделать это при запуске.
Будет ли доставка в Россию? - То же, что и выше. Надеемся скоро. На данный момент вам придется использовать экспедитора или агента.
l2 use levels man!
Just saw the Pro and I'm not a fan of the design.🤔
I was hoping it look very similar or exactly like the MS Trackball. I'll pass on the Pro.😓
Still don't see the difference between this trackball and a regular trackball other than price.
The biggest difference is probably the quality of the components. The sensor, switches and touch features are what you would find in a high-end gaming mouse. We also offer a 1000hz polling rate, RGB lighting and custom firmware. This is an indie project and we are trying our best to keep our costs low. I hope this helps.
am I the only one that has like almost 0 volume?
Sorry about that. It was fine before posting, but when low once processed. Should be fine at medium to high volume settings.
@@GameBallTrackball jsut making sure i wasnt going Deaf spontaneously :D, any plans to integrate with openRGB and other open source RGB platforms?
@@notG1O we are looking at how we can open up the firmware for users (many have asked for it). But, it will have to be after launch. This would give folks direct access for items like this.
just call it a "tracking device"
Just write it down. Please?
That ambidextrous design is a no go. Microsoft had one similar in looks and it was crap. The ball is too high and too big for accurate precision using 2 fingers. The Intellimouse trackball was perfection. Just needs more buttons.