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Title: CH DT225 Trackball
Post by: ecru on Mon, 14 June 2010, 17:16:11

I am late for the cheap deals again.  $10 each last October it seems.
http://geekhack.org/showthread.php?t=7386&highlight=marble+mouse+party

Title: CH DT225 Trackball
Post by: didjamatic on Mon, 14 June 2010, 17:18:17

$50 is cheap for a dt225, $10 is a steal.

Title: CH DT225 Trackball
Post by: Oqsy on Mon, 14 June 2010, 20:06:35

Purchased.

Title: CH DT225 Trackball
Post by: kriminal on Mon, 14 June 2010, 20:51:07

guess i just got the other one...

Title: CH DT225 Trackball
Post by: Oqsy on Mon, 14 June 2010, 21:22:27

I already picked my replacement billiard ball :D

(http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/tirrEz8OiiGuyf9Xc8nYEzqyZtjotPQtgRe5uzUptf6SX_8Lk8__6bPBNsQ0mvGnR4JOwOaFcX7y8hrLreFlAmdFf50umD4bho4ssReGVeFLskfhOsH8y9xNdSIcsvIhw7qc_BlVTkyWscqSqKU5Bw)

Title: CH DT225 Trackball
Post by: kriminal on Mon, 14 June 2010, 21:32:04

nice!

Title: CH DT225 Trackball
Post by: Oqsy on Mon, 14 June 2010, 22:31:53

Wow, breast cancer awareness pool balls.  Is it possible for the world to be any MORE aware of breast cancer?  I think the awareness thing is getting a bit played...  Awareness, and scientific research for a cure are two different things.  I fully support the later, don't really get too caught up on the former.

Title: CH DT225 Trackball
Post by: aegrotatio on Mon, 14 June 2010, 22:42:20

Oqsy, I used to think that, until my wife was diagnosed with breast cancer.

Title: CH DT225 Trackball
Post by: Oqsy on Mon, 14 June 2010, 22:50:40

I'm sorry to hear about your wife's cancer.  I don't think my wife being diagnosed would change my statement above, however.  Breast cancer is a serious disease, and rampant at that.  I think that the money spend on pink ribbons, etc would be better spent if donated directly to University medical center research programs, though.  No middle men = every dollar goes directly to those with the best chance of stopping any and all cancers.  Showing support comes in all forms, and doesn't need a product or logo to be effective.

Title: CH DT225 Trackball
Post by: didjamatic on Mon, 14 June 2010, 23:08:12

Yes, but the pink ribbon types of campaigns draw awareness, attention and big sponsors - like KFC who just donated a few million to to Susan G. Komen foundation.  Good stuff.   We do a run/walk every year called "Race for the cure".  This year our team name was "The Juggernauts"  Theres quite a bit of humor there to help lighten the mood... lots of sad things there too.  Our fav team we saw this year was called "Save Second Base" - that totally cracked me up.   20,000 people were there this year.

Title: CH DT225 Trackball
Post by: Oqsy on Tue, 15 June 2010, 00:45:13

Quote from: didjamatic

Our fav team we saw this year was called "Save Second Base" - that totally cracked me up.

Very nice.  I sincerely apologize if anyone took my post above as being inconsiderate or cavalier.  I have known many people with different types of cancer throughout my life, some with happy endings, other not.  My comment was directed toward a societal trend of putting labels and logos and color schemes to things that are much more serious in nature.  I dunno, I'm having a hard time articulating my point.  My sincerest best wishes to anyone fighting any disease, cancers or otherwise, and I really wasn't trying to make light.

Title: CH DT225 Trackball
Post by: EverythingIBM on Tue, 15 June 2010, 00:54:00

Quote from: Oqsy;193183

Very nice.  I sincerely apologize if anyone took my post above as being inconsiderate or cavalier.  I have known many people with different types of cancer throughout my life, some with happy endings, other not.  My comment was directed toward a societal trend of putting labels and logos and color schemes to things that are much more serious in nature.  I dunno, I'm having a hard time articulating my point.  My sincerest best wishes to anyone fighting any disease, cancers or otherwise, and I really wasn't trying to make light.

Yeah I actually agree. A lot of these "cure to" or "money to help" organizations funnel money directly to some big fat CEO. I'm not against such things, but seriously... fundraisers are just being abused most of the time. If the money directly went where it was supposed to, I'd have no problem.

And that brings up a good question, where DOES the donation money go to for breast cancer, and is it really necessary? Most scientific researches were discovered by individuals as a hobby on their own personal time without any massive donation contributions.
Now, if the donations were to help individuals with cancer, then that's all right and fine, but how about directly sending the money to them then? People could put themselves on a "requesting funds" list, and Mr. Goody comes by and donates to someone in need.

Title: CH DT225 Trackball
Post by: Oqsy on Tue, 15 June 2010, 01:32:59

now i'm lost...

Title: CH DT225 Trackball
Post by: Infinite north on Tue, 15 June 2010, 02:52:09

It looks like some hardons collided (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPvVnrV1tow) and created another item from the same seller. I think the fear was implosion not the other one.

http://cgi.ebay.com/CH-Products-Industrial-Quality-Computer-Trackball-/170500412391?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27b29dd3e7 (http://cgi.ebay.com/CH-Products-Industrial-Quality-Computer-Trackball-/170500412391?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27b29dd3e7)

Title: CH DT225 Trackball
Post by: kriminal on Tue, 15 June 2010, 07:41:55

err.... hmmm he has a next one...

Title: CH DT225 Trackball
Post by: Rajagra on Tue, 15 June 2010, 11:10:33

Quote from: ripster;193196

Hadron Collider.

Just be glad the world didn't explode when it was turned on.

We got it covered:

(http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq262/freehostingbucket/gordonfreeman.jpg)

P.S. The sign with the arrow on it says: "Hand tight only!"

Title: CH DT225 Trackball
Post by: ricercar on Tue, 15 June 2010, 11:35:30

Quote from: ripster;193196

Hadron Collider.

Just be glad the world didn't explode when it was turned on.

Nah, instead the world lost two minutes and seventeen seconds.

Well, the Hadrons Collided on me. I got the third CH. We'll see if there's a fourth.

Title: CH DT225 Trackball
Post by: Oqsy on Tue, 15 June 2010, 18:57:41

I'm still confused by the perspective of the LHC in your first pic post, ripster.  The photos I've seen look more like the one with the Half-Life dude hanging around.

Title: CH DT225 Trackball
Post by: kriminal on Tue, 15 June 2010, 20:24:46

lol the guy email me confused as to why they sold so quick.. he said he had tham up for some week with no action, then all of a sudden 3 got bought up quickly.

Title: CH DT225 Trackball
Post by: Oqsy on Tue, 15 June 2010, 21:19:29

I see no hadrons and I see no collidings.  Thanks for nothing yet again, Frankreich und der Schweiz!

Title: CH DT225 Trackball
Post by: Mental Hobbit on Tue, 15 June 2010, 21:29:07

Quote from: Rajagra;193289

Show Image

(http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq262/freehostingbucket/gordonfreeman.jpg)

Nonsense. That's an oil pipeline. The BP guy with the wrench is about to show the media guys what it looks like on the inside.

Title: CH DT225 Trackball
Post by: Rajagra on Tue, 15 June 2010, 21:42:05

Quote from: Mental Hobbit;193520

Nonsense. That's an oil pipeline. The BP guy with the wrench is about to show the media guys what it looks like on the inside.

****ing empty, I bet.

Title: CH DT225 Trackball
Post by: Oqsy on Tue, 15 June 2010, 21:52:44

Mein Fuhrer, I can walk!

Title: CH DT225 Trackball
Post by: Oqsy on Tue, 15 June 2010, 21:54:54

I got the same email about them selling out so fast, by the way.  I directed him to this thread.  Hopefully he joins and gives special geekhack prices on future items.

Title: CH DT225 Trackball
Post by: ricercar on Tue, 15 June 2010, 22:34:12

Quote from: kriminal;193495

lol the guy email me confused as to why they sold so quick.. he said he had tham up for some week with no action, then all of a sudden 3 got bought up quickly.

Me too. I gave him the url to this thread.

Title: CH DT225 Trackball
Post by: Oqsy on Tue, 15 June 2010, 23:21:07

I don't know, given the fact that we seem to operate in such militaristic precision and synchronicity, he might be a little intimidated about showing his face around here.  Think about it from his perspective...  he has those up for a week, no sales.  Then in a matter of a couple of hours, all are sold.  Then, he asks the buyers why the sudden interest in these items, and all reply almost identically pointing him here

I think the Kamino cloning facilities would come to mind if I were him...

(http://aftermathnews.files.wordpress.com/2008/08/kamino_cloning_facility.jpg)

Title: CH DT225 Trackball
Post by: ricercar on Mon, 21 June 2010, 19:32:14

My CH products DT225 arrived today in pristine condition. I'm amused to see pet hair in the padding foam, but the device itself is definitely new out-of-box. Love the feel of it. It's not elegant, but I can imagine still using it in 50 years.

Ripster; I can see why you call it the model M of Trackballs.

Title: CH DT225 Trackball
Post by: Oqsy on Tue, 22 June 2010, 01:36:39

Ooo mine should be here soon.  Can't wait!

Title: CH DT225 Trackball
Post by: kriminal on Tue, 22 June 2010, 09:35:35

oh yes always last on the list...

Title: CH DT225 Trackball
Post by: Oqsy on Tue, 22 June 2010, 18:40:37

Nothing yet.  I would guess shipping from Canada to CA or AR would be roughly the same unless he's in Vancouver or Newfoundland...  Then again customs can be silly about which packages are expedited through and which are held in the "warehouse" for a while.  (http://www.moviemobsters.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/indiana-jones-raiders-warehouse.jpg)

Title: CH DT225 Trackball
Post by: Oqsy on Thu, 24 June 2010, 21:57:43

Mine arrived yesterday but I missed the delivery.  Overlooked the card in the mail until this morning, but it was at the post office on my way to work, so I picked it up and played with it on my desk all day (USB only PC at work, so I had to pretend!)

Just hooked it up here and started fooling around with it about 20 minutes ago.  I'm enjoying it so far.  I am having trouble figuring out the button mapping though.  Right now the lower left button is single left click, the lower right button is single right click, and the upper two buttons are hold left click and hold right click (have to be pressed a second time to "drop" icon, slider, etc.)  Does anyone have a preferred layout for these dudes?  If so, what method did you use for setting it up?  It doesn't appear to have it's own driver / config program on the CH website.  When I go into mouse options, I only get options for two buttons instead of four, so I don't think I could change the function of the upper two buttons even if I wanted to at this point.  Ripster, ricer?  anyone with clues?  A generic driver out there that will offer some options?

Title: CH DT225 Trackball
Post by: ricercar on Thu, 24 June 2010, 23:59:44

The CH Control Manager I linked in the other CH 225 thread (http://geekhack.org/showpost.php?p=195732&postcount=9) has all 4 buttons in the Trackball Pro configgerator, but I haven't really figured out how to use it.

(http://geekhack.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=11363&stc=1&d=1277441936)

(http://geekhack.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=11362&stc=1&d=1277441833)