And if you want to see the pulsing and color-changing effects possible when used with an
LED-Wiz, just download the video
HERE. Note: the top part of the case was removed for this video to demonstrate just how powerfully the ball is illuminated by the
Helio-TB™ Trackball Lighting Unit.
Update: This video was made using a Version 1 ball, but is still indicative of lighting quality.
Features:
- Custom-made 3" Electric Ice™ Ball. Unlike other translucent trackballs the material captures the light instead of acting like a lens. The ball is highly polished. Perfect diffusion of the light and the exact same size and weight as the stock white ball that is normally used. Ultra-high scratch resistance and excellent tracking make this the best illuminated trackball money can buy...bar none.
- Special Opti-Wiz™ based board. USB HID operation, with integrated Zero-BackSpin™ Technology, allows for perfect functionality on any USB capable system, and is not limited to only USB 2.0 based systems like some other trackball controls. Just plug and play! Interfaces also has connection points for 3 mouse buttons, as well as our Smart-X™ Technology and additional Z-Axis inputs for adding other optical controls.
- Illuminated by the HELIO-TB™ RGB lighting unit with an extremely high light output capability of up to 22 Super-Bright LEDs. (Don't look straight into this when it's on!) To provide color balancing, this unit uses 2 each of Red and Blue "boost" LEDs to provide the option of wiring directly to a 12vDC source to achieve Red, Green, Blue, Cyan. Magenta, Yellow or "Cool White" colors. This also simplifies dynamic color control using an appropriate controller. NOTE: Not Compatible with "constant current" LED controllers, due to the limited current available from these type of controllers. However, it is fully LED-Wiz™ Compatible (see below.)
- Enhanced Performance is made possible by our Hi-Rez™ Encoder Wheels, which have been pre-installed and are standard. Provides over twice the resolution of other trackballs.
- LED-Wiz™ compatible lighting. Uses only 3 outputs to provide pulsing and full color control for thousands of different colors. Can also be hardwired to 12vDC and manually configured for any of 7 different colors.
- High Durability solid steel rollers and sealed, HQ premium ball bearing construction. "High-Lip" plastic enclosure.
A trackball unit like this one with all of the enhancements purchased separately would cost over $140.00 and you would still have to put all the pieces together yourself. We are offering this unit, fully assembled and ready to install, for
only $119.95
For those looking to upgrade their current trackball to only the
lighting capabilities of the Electric ICE-T™, a
kit is also offered for only $34.95. It includes the Helio-TB™ RGB Trackball Lighting module, instructions, mounting hardware and choice of either 3" or 2.25" Electric ICE ball.
Wiring the HELIO-TB™ RGB lighting module:
There are 4 wires connected to the lighting module. Each are color-coded with their function. If you own an LED-Wiz™, the color control lines would be connected to 3 outputs of your choosing. Otherwise, to hard wire a specific color, just attach the desired colors control lines to GROUND and connect the BLACK power line to a
regulated +12VDC source. This color control lines can be connected to GROUND in any combination you desire to achieve one of 7 colors, or small resistors or potentiometers can be added in series to create any color desired. For full color and dynamic control, use 3 outputs on an
LED-Wiz™.
