I just asked this same question a few seconds ago then found your answer... lol
I run Batocera 5.24 and play games like Arknoid and Centipede, I noticed that I can play a little with full range side to side, then something happens and my "Range" gets shorter. The only way to fix it is to spin the track in the opposite direction, and back. until it happens again shortly later. Playing Crystal Castles is impossible.
The trackball works flawlessly in Kodi otherwise.
Running Ultimark Trackball on Ipac-2 v 1.51