http://www.logitech.com/mice-pointers/trackballs/devices/7365
From the Geekhack All About Trackballs wiki (http://geekhack.org/showwiki.php?title=All+About+Trackballs) written by yours truly.Entry about Slimblade with my name is funny. I measured about 1000 DPI, so don't know where that 280 came from (neither I ever had 1900x monitor).
Can you retest? 6/11 default Windows setting (or whatever Linux is if you're using that).
xset m 1/1 0
Wow, what company does that? I've never contacted a single consumer-level company that will send you a schematic for a modification along with tips for best results.
And yes, I have the top buttons mapped to back and forward.
The downloadable software allows you to map many more functions to the 4 buttons.
You can even map a function to occur when you press two top or two bottom buttons at the same time.
I have an older Trackman Wheel at work. It's been getting daily use for years with no problems. Having used both, I prefer thumb trackballs to finger trackballs.Show Image(http://www.pcreview.co.uk/forums/attachments/1629d1113707800-logitech-trackman-wheel-mouse-dsc04237.jpg)
Ouch.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230733099189&fromMakeTrack=true&ssPageName=VIP:watchlink:top:en
I just wanted to take a second to compliment CST on their first class customer service. I just got a CST 1350, and like it pretty well with one exception, the middle button is set as a "drag lock" or, if you hold it for 3 seconds, it changes modes to a "scroll lock". This means that there is no middle click option, and default function of the middle button is to click and hold for easy dragging without holding the mouse button, or scrolling (if you're patient enough to wait 3 seconds for the mode to change each time you need to scroll). I have very little use for either function, so I tried using software tricks, but nothing worked because no mouse button remapping software expects either of those functions as a default button command to intercept and replace with your remapped instruction. I then opened the case to look for a dip switch or jumper with no luck.
I finally decided to email them from their online support form, and quickly received a response that there WAS a fix, but it required soldering, and if I was interested the employee would email it to me. I was curious about how in depth the fix would be, and willing to give it a shot if it was straightforward. He emailed me back a pdf with a nice shot of a single jumper on the PCB and instructions of where to solder in the jumper to convert the device to a |true 3 button" trackball. He also included in the email a reminder not to overtighten the case screws when closing the case back because it can easily strip the plastic.
Wow, what company does that? I've never contacted a single consumer-level company that will send you a schematic for a modification along with tips for best results. Any other company would give you some brush off line like "that option is currently not shipping for the model you purchased" and leave it at that. CST just won my support for life. Once modified, the trackball will likely replace my long-thought-irreplaceable CH DT225 (no knocks against it, it's still a damn good trackball, but a bit more cumbersome, and well suited for my kids on their game computer).
This kind of experience makes me want to spread the word about CST, and make sure that others looking for a high quality trackball with great manufacturer backing consider CST before any other options. Their products are slightly more expensive at full retail than say a Kensington, Logitech, or MS trackball, but the quality of products and service makes it worth every penny.
For the record, I have no affiliation with CST or any other peripherals manufacturer or retailer. I'm just a very impressed consumer that wants to return the favor to a company that treated me well! :D
I'd like to replace the trackball with something cool. Ripster's wiki (thank you) says the ball is 34mm but google hasn't shown me anything fun/interesting yet and Ebay mostly has stones (quartz, jade etc.) that are not necessarily perfect spheres (from what I can see).You have to be really careful with gems and stones. Things like Tiger Eye Quartz, or Obsidian seem generally well made to be spherical and smooth but even then you have to be really careful with the measurements that sellers quote.
We need Deathstar trackballs!
Baaalllllsssss Of SteeeeellllllllllHow'd you go finding something weighted more in the middle?
http://geekhack.org/showthread.php?6701-Doctor-One-of-my-balls-feels-heavy
I have an older Trackman Wheel at work. It's been getting daily use for years with no problems. Having used both, I prefer thumb trackballs to finger trackballs.It does remember the MS Trackball Explorer ...Show Image(http://www.pcreview.co.uk/forums/attachments/1629d1113707800-logitech-trackman-wheel-mouse-dsc04237.jpg)
The Microsoft Trackball Optical, bar none.
I will be putting an 8200DPI Avago ADNS-9800 laser sensor in mine, and adding 2 buttons to change the DPI. I will also be replacing the steel bearings with ceramic, and possibly the trackball with a Grade 25-100 chrome/stainless-steel ball bearing. The best trackball in existence is getting a long awaited upgrade. My Dad will be doing the same to his after mine is done.
The Microsoft Trackball Optical, bar none.
I will be putting an 8200DPI Avago ADNS-9800 laser sensor in mine, and adding 2 buttons to change the DPI. I will also be replacing the steel bearings with ceramic, and possibly the trackball with a Grade 25-100 chrome/stainless-steel ball bearing. The best trackball in existence is getting a long awaited upgrade. My Dad will be doing the same to his after mine is done.
If I get you a Microsoft Trackball Explorer how much would you charge to perform those upgrades?
The Microsoft Trackball Optical, bar none.I would love to see your schematics ...
I will be putting an 8200DPI Avago ADNS-9800 laser sensor in mine, and adding 2 buttons to change the DPI. I will also be replacing the steel bearings with ceramic, and possibly the trackball with a Grade 25-100 chrome/stainless-steel ball bearing. The best trackball in existence is getting a long awaited upgrade. My Dad will be doing the same to his after mine is done.
The Microsoft Trackball Optical, bar none.
Oh I've got some **** brewing right now. After I get done with mine and my dad's I may be doing do_Og@n's Explorer (which means I probably won't get to his until September).
I've got one of these, but the ball rubs on the plastic cup in the back making the ball movement very poor.
Scratch the MS Explorer.....I just got an old school CST Trackball that might work better for it!!!
I've got one of these, but the ball rubs on the plastic cup in the back making the ball movement very poor.
Sounds like your bearings aren't seated properly.
Sounds like your bearings aren't seated properly.
Any tips?
@The_Ed - I'll be sure to get you some pictures of the CST Insides once I get it. As for the trackball part I will probably be ordering a Super Aramith Pool Ball for it since it will fit unless you can think of something close to the same cost that would work better?
this maybe a little off topic but does anyone know of a way to set different profiles for a slimblade. i just picked one up yesterday for CAD and i'd like to have the top buttons mapped differently than when im just browsing GH :cool: