Re: [Emc-users] OT: mouses

2022-01-19 Thread fxkl47BF--- via Emc-users
On Wed, 19 Jan 2022, andy pugh wrote: > On Mon, 10 Jan 2022 at 18:27, fxkl47BF--- via Emc-users > wrote: > >>> Though they are rather expensive if you pay full list price. I think I >>> found a good second-hand one. >> >> Just looking at the prices for those makes my pacemaker work overtime. :) >

Re: [Emc-users] OT: mouses

2022-01-18 Thread Rob C
nice idea On Wed, 19 Jan 2022, 00:08 andy pugh, wrote: > On Mon, 10 Jan 2022 at 18:27, fxkl47BF--- via Emc-users > wrote: > > > > Though they are rather expensive if you pay full list price. I think I > > > found a good second-hand one. > > > > Just looking at the prices for those makes my pace

Re: [Emc-users] OT: mouses

2022-01-18 Thread andy pugh
On Mon, 10 Jan 2022 at 18:27, fxkl47BF--- via Emc-users wrote: > > Though they are rather expensive if you pay full list price. I think I > > found a good second-hand one. > > Just looking at the prices for those makes my pacemaker work overtime. :) Maybe there is an answer here? https://hackad

Re: [Emc-users] OT: mouses

2022-01-10 Thread Scott Harwell via Emc-users
I use the Elecom Huge trackball. https://www.amazon.co.uk/M-HT1URBK-Trackball-Ergonomic-8-Button-Precision/dp/B07353DBP9/ref=pd_sim_4/258-5564035-9422552?pd_rd_w=n6qn1&pf_rd_p=c4a06bc8-b1ab-4ff7-8974-65b553c6a5cd&pf_rd_r=QBYRDHDF8HSD13N4MEBX&pd_rd_r=91c2156a-404d-4466-971f-ab19ce544e57&pd_rd_wg=qU

Re: [Emc-users] OT: mouses

2022-01-10 Thread Jon Elson
On 1/10/22 11:09 AM, fxkl47BF--- via Emc-users wrote: I'm in the market for a "decent" mouse for cad. There is a passel of them out there. Many of them are very pricey. I'm just a casual user. And a lefty. Do y'all have any recommendations? I can't use a mouse for CAD.  When you go to press a b

Re: [Emc-users] OT: mouses

2022-01-10 Thread Chris Albertson
> > > > > Does the space mouse work under linux? > Let's say it does work under Linux. Do any Linux-based CAD systems work with the Space Mouse? ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc

Re: [Emc-users] OT: mouses

2022-01-10 Thread andy pugh
On Mon, 10 Jan 2022 at 19:04, Eric Keller wrote: > > Does the space mouse work under linux? Good question. apparently some models have a driver: https://3dconnexion.com/uk/drivers/ -- atp "A motorcycle is a bicycle with a pandemonium attachment and is designed for the especial use of mechanical

Re: [Emc-users] OT: mouses

2022-01-10 Thread Eric Keller
Does the space mouse work under linux? There usually are a number of them on ebay. Haven't looked recently and ymmv On Mon, Jan 10, 2022 at 1:04 PM andy pugh wrote: > > On Mon, 10 Jan 2022 at 17:14, fxkl47BF--- via Emc-users > wrote: > > > > I'm in the market for a "decent" mouse for cad. > >

Re: [Emc-users] OT: mouses

2022-01-10 Thread fxkl47BF--- via Emc-users
On Mon, 10 Jan 2022, andy pugh wrote: > On Mon, 10 Jan 2022 at 17:14, fxkl47BF--- via Emc-users > wrote: >> >> I'm in the market for a "decent" mouse for cad. > > I think that any mouse will do. What makes the most difference for CAD > is what you have in the other hand. > > I would now hate to b

Re: [Emc-users] OT: mouses

2022-01-10 Thread andy pugh
On Mon, 10 Jan 2022 at 17:14, fxkl47BF--- via Emc-users wrote: > > I'm in the market for a "decent" mouse for cad. I think that any mouse will do. What makes the most difference for CAD is what you have in the other hand. I would now hate to be without my space-mouse for adjusting the viewpoint,

Re: [Emc-users] OT: mouses

2022-01-10 Thread Rob C
you may be able to find it cheaper somewhere else possibly as that link was for amazon.co.uk and not *.com On Mon, 10 Jan 2022 at 17:47, fxkl47BF--- via Emc-users < emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net> wrote: > On Mon, 10 Jan 2022, Rob C wrote: > > > Oh ELECOM seem to do a left handed trackball (usi

Re: [Emc-users] OT: mouses

2022-01-10 Thread fxkl47BF--- via Emc-users
On Mon, 10 Jan 2022, Rob C wrote: > Oh ELECOM seem to do a left handed trackball (using the thumb for the > movement). > https://www.amazon.co.uk/ELECOM-Left-handed-Wireless-function-M-XT4DRBK-Black/dp/B016QCPRBM That's an interesting "mouse" and $38 bucks. Worth a try. > > On Mon, 10 Jan 2022

Re: [Emc-users] OT: mouses

2022-01-10 Thread Rob C
Oh ELECOM seem to do a left handed trackball (using the thumb for the movement). https://www.amazon.co.uk/ELECOM-Left-handed-Wireless-function-M-XT4DRBK-Black/dp/B016QCPRBM On Mon, 10 Jan 2022 at 17:24, Chris Albertson wrote: > I have just a standard Microsoft cordless mouse. It is connected t

Re: [Emc-users] OT: mouses

2022-01-10 Thread Rob C
I presently use a number of ELECOM DEFT M-DT2DR mice (I have 1 wireless for work laptop, another for a personal laptop and a wired one for my LinuxCNC setup). I'm using one now. https://www.elecom.co.jp/global/ I like the roller ball as it does not give me RSI like a motion mouse. I am not sure

Re: [Emc-users] OT: mouses

2022-01-10 Thread Chris Albertson
I have just a standard Microsoft cordless mouse. It is connected to a Linux PC and is used too many hours a week on CAD (Fusion 360) Which CAD you use might matter because I think some systems allow you to program shortcuts. I think all you really need is one that works smoothly and reliably and

[Emc-users] OT: mouses

2022-01-10 Thread fxkl47BF--- via Emc-users
I'm in the market for a "decent" mouse for cad. There is a passel of them out there. Many of them are very pricey. I'm just a casual user. And a lefty. Do y'all have any recommendations? ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https: