A1 - Salient Characteristics.pdf
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This document is a Salient Characteristics specification for Track Ball Controllers dated March 2026. The requirement calls for the delivery of three (3) tracking ball controllers that must meet specific technical and operational standards.
The controllers must feature X and Y-axis force proportional tracking ball functionality with a USB interface utilizing HID communication protocol and a minimum 10-foot USB cable length. The devices must be compatible with Microsoft Windows 10 and 11, support post-build firmware updates, and include approximately 3-inch diameter ball top hemispheres (within +/- ¼" tolerance). Each controller shall include a desktop base with easy removal capability for fixed station installation without requiring de-soldering or USB cable disconnection, using only standard Philips or Allen screws for hardware. Deliverables must include comprehensive operation and service manuals with Microsoft Windows drivers, configuration procedures, firmware update instructions, and any additional software necessary for operation. The vendor must provide dimensioned drawings specifying mounting holes, thread pitch, and mounting plate clearance requirements for final station installation. Post-delivery support includes limited integration assistance, user training, and one set of firmware code flash interface hardware for re-flashing capabilities.
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SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS
Mar 2026
Track Ball Controllers
These characteristics will satisfy the requirement of needs for the requested equipment.
Requirements:
• Salient Characteristics: Three (3) Each Tracking Balls
• The final delivered system must meet the following minimum characteristics:
• X and Y-axis force proportional tracking ball functionality.
• USB interface with HID communication protocol. 10’ Minimum USB cable length.
• Must be Compatible with Microsoft Win 10 and 11.
• Able to update firmware post build and install.
• Provide operation and service manual. Include at minimum Microsoft Windows drivers, any recommended service, basic configuration and zeroing of stick, and procedure to update firmware. Vendor should include any other procedures or software needed to operate and configure the controller, not specifically called out.
• Tracking Ball will include a base to be operated on a desk. As well as being easily removable from base to be installed in a fixed station.
• No need to de-solder or disconnect USB cable to move from desktop base to fixed station.
• No specialty hardware. Use of standard Philips or Allen screws for removal.
• Physical design that allows for both desktop operation and easy removal for installation into a fixed station. Must include dimensioned drawing of mounting holes, thread pitch, and bellow mounting plate clearance needed for final station installation.
• The top hemisphere of the ball shall be approximately 3" in diameter if standard form factor is more than +/- ¼” from 3” diameter.
• Creation and delivery of comprehensive user manuals, interface documentation, and any software/drivers required for operation.
• Provision of limited post-delivery integration support and user training along with one set of firmware code flash interface hardware for code re-flash.
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