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4 years 6 months ago #239117
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So to be clear no I don't mean the animal. LOL Axis is designed to be used with a keyboard and mouse. I do tend to
favor the Logitech Trackman T-BB18 Wired mouse for CAD/CAM at work or the Logitech M570 wireless for home.
Great for systems that double as the multi-media / work station at home with a nice size (40") screen.
However a cnc machine brings a different set of challenges. I have the machines at work using the logitech
Trackball Marble but I obviously have to clean them every so often due to debris .
That said sooner or later the supply of good used or easily repairable wired Trackman's and Trackball's
will run out so I am keeping my ears open to reputable replacements. For both CNC and CAD/CAM.
What mice do my fellow CNCer's Like, dislike or recommend Track ball and/or other?
favor the Logitech Trackman T-BB18 Wired mouse for CAD/CAM at work or the Logitech M570 wireless for home.
Great for systems that double as the multi-media / work station at home with a nice size (40") screen.
However a cnc machine brings a different set of challenges. I have the machines at work using the logitech
Trackball Marble but I obviously have to clean them every so often due to debris .
That said sooner or later the supply of good used or easily repairable wired Trackman's and Trackball's
will run out so I am keeping my ears open to reputable replacements. For both CNC and CAD/CAM.
What mice do my fellow CNCer's Like, dislike or recommend Track ball and/or other?
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4 years 6 months ago #239120
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I use still some old Logitech's i bought back in 2004-2005, they still work perfectly, but the grippy part got mushy and sticky so i removed it. MX700 had some issues after 2 years, it became unusable.
Had a Razer Death Adder, had issues from day one, it would send a "back" command every time i lift it of the table slightly, so i ripped the buttons out and threw it.
Microsoft has good mice ..... leme go behind the barn and shoot myself for saying that, but it is true, they are good.
Genius are also good, well very good for the money. No issues ever, last for several years of daily beating.
I had a gaming center, so this is from that experience.
As for the animal, you already read my post!
Had a Razer Death Adder, had issues from day one, it would send a "back" command every time i lift it of the table slightly, so i ripped the buttons out and threw it.
Microsoft has good mice ..... leme go behind the barn and shoot myself for saying that, but it is true, they are good.
Genius are also good, well very good for the money. No issues ever, last for several years of daily beating.
I had a gaming center, so this is from that experience.
As for the animal, you already read my post!
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4 years 6 months ago #239123
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If you have been using the Trackman look at the Elecom Huge on Amazon.
I have the wireless and wired version, both work well. I'm only using the wired version with Linux now.
I have the wireless and wired version, both work well. I'm only using the wired version with Linux now.
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4 years 6 months ago #239124
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The Huge has about the same size ball as the FX, and it also has a scroll wheel.
I got tired of looking for old trackballs on eBay and paying more for it than a new one.
I got tired of looking for old trackballs on eBay and paying more for it than a new one.
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4 years 6 months ago #239126
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I used to use the Microsoft trackball mice.
I now use the elecom DEFT, I have a few wireless ones (work laptop, I use cad daily, and personal laptop and tablet).
I don't use anything wireless for my CNC PC .... so I've got a wired elecom DEFT one for that which runs on Linux (obviously) just fine.
www.google.com/search?q=elecom+deft&oq=e...imgrc=e0S3r3yLgEwxLM
they are made in Japan and are not cheap ... but work very well and I have no rsi from hours of use with cad
www2.elecom.co.jp/peripheral/trackball/?...gory=client-personal
I now use the elecom DEFT, I have a few wireless ones (work laptop, I use cad daily, and personal laptop and tablet).
I don't use anything wireless for my CNC PC .... so I've got a wired elecom DEFT one for that which runs on Linux (obviously) just fine.
www.google.com/search?q=elecom+deft&oq=e...imgrc=e0S3r3yLgEwxLM
they are made in Japan and are not cheap ... but work very well and I have no rsi from hours of use with cad
www2.elecom.co.jp/peripheral/trackball/?...gory=client-personal
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they used one sided phenolic circuit boards ( easy to damage de-soldering parts ). But I guess they didn't want people
repairing them. HA HA, they don't know me well do they.
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My problem is I usually have to replace the switches and they didn't build them with high quality FR4. From what I can tellscotth post=239124 userid=27960The Huge has about the same size ball as the FX, and it also has a scroll wheel.
I got tired of looking for old trackballs on eBay and paying more for it than a new one.
they used one sided phenolic circuit boards ( easy to damage de-soldering parts ). But I guess they didn't want people
repairing them. HA HA, they don't know me well do they.
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4 years 6 months ago #239171
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I generally prefer a wired Keyboard and mouse. My only exception is my home system. The tower is too far away from the screen to be practicle
with wired equipment (save an HDMI cable).
with wired equipment (save an HDMI cable).
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4 years 6 months ago #239173
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This is my daily driver, what did you say about cables???? 
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4 years 6 months ago #239183
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For a second their Tommy I thought you were going to say you needed more fans. LOL
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