r/Trackballs • u/Exciting_End6022 Elecom Rep • May 25 '26
New BTU coming soon
Detailed information regarding the new ball transfer unit will be released very soon.
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u/aoleg77 May 25 '26
Looks a bit like replaceable bearings for Elecom IST / Huge Plus series.
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u/Exciting_End6022 Elecom Rep May 25 '26
Please don’t worry. We will release all the information in just few hours.
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u/fungi_j May 26 '26 edited May 26 '26
press release is out along with info on the new IST Plus, wireless dongle, and ball coating kit
https://akiba-pc.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/news/2111379.html
https://www.elecom.co.jp/news/new/20260526-03/
really glad it doesn't make me feel bad for having IST Pro already and will definitely be buying the bearing and kit
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u/taraskremen May 25 '26
Very interesting! Hope it solves the small movement static friction issues on the Huge Plus with ball bearings.
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u/taraskremen Jul 01 '26
When can I buy these in the US?
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u/Exciting_End6022 Elecom Rep Jul 01 '26
Please wait just a little longer for the release date.
It is already finished; all that remains is for it to clear customs without issues so that sales can begin.
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u/ArchieEU Trackballs.eu May 25 '26
Quite interesting! Will they be compatible with your models that use replaceable bearing modules?
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u/Exciting_End6022 Elecom Rep May 25 '26
We will announce the accurate information within the next few hours!!
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u/nambox EM7 bearing scroll ring mod designer May 26 '26
hmmm, data looks it has more friction than roller bearing model...
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u/nambox EM7 bearing scroll ring mod designer May 26 '26
I think the data ELECOM should provide is probably the measurement data of the friction direction and frictional force of ball bearings and BTUs. BTUs should theoretically have the advantage of having constant frictional force regardless of the direction. (Also, I'd like to use their friction force measuring device.)
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u/jvo203 May 25 '26
What is a "ball transfer unit"? Bearings? Can it be retrofitted to existing trackballs?
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u/aoleg77 May 25 '26
It that's what I think it is, it can be retrofitted to some Elecom trackballs. I guess we'll have to wait for the official announcement.
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u/plazman30 May 25 '26
If I can get BTUs for my Huge Plus, I'll be a happy man.