This adapter also has a note on the bottom that says, "The original Atari trackball units (optic boards without the chip) are not compatible with new multigame JAMMA pcbs. We offer new optic boards and new trackbball units, see below."
So $45 for the adapter board to JAMMA, plus the $20.95 x 2 for the optic board replacements.
Centipede, Crystal Castles, Marble Madness, Millipede, Missile Command (cocktail & mini only), Multicade/60 in 1, Quantum, Rampart, Shuuz and Others.
www.arcadeshop.com
When you can simply buy a cheaper and new 60 in 1 trackball for $35 on FleaBay here:
https://tinyurl.com/4fswpd3x
So to answer your original question: No, the original Centipede trackball won't work... Even if you get all the wiring correct, it's not compatible with the original encoders. Period.
Del