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Different Strokes for Different Folks
For an even more configurable mouse, check out the Ploopy mouse and trackballs: https://ploopy.co/
Fully open source, the mouse (that I own) uses QMK for its firmware. Which means I can use key binding layers rather than single buttons. In other words, one button acts like a shift button that modifies the action of the other buttons. So I have easy access to page up/down, mission control (what was exposé in macOS), paste plain (shift+option+cmd+v), etc etc. I don't have anything Emacs specific on the mouse, but my keyboard (Keychron Q10) has several macro keys that I have meta-x and ctrl-g bound to.
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My G502 mouse lasted 2 years before dying sometime in 2022. Found a G602 from 2013 that’s nearing 10 years and still kicking ass. They TRULY don’t make them like they used to.
If you truly want a mouse built to last, look into a Ploopy (https://ploopy.co/). You can get trackball ones, or a classic style mouse. It's fully open source and uses 3D printed parts, so not only can you easily get it repaired, you can also modify it to your hearts content. Also possible to remap the buttons or even program the microcontroller with custom code to do specific tasks if you wish.
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Wait what?... THEY MAKE MK MICE NOW?!?
I have no affiliation with https://ploopy.co, but as an enjoyer of their products, I'd urge you to take a look at their mouse & trackball if you want a proper custom mouse/trackball made for keyboard enthusiasts. 10/10 stuff.
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Recommendations for Trackball I haven't considered?
Check out the Ploopy options. https://ploopy.co/
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Steam Deck + Framework modular handheld console idea
You might be interested in the very unfortunately named ploopy.
- We are dubbing it the "Macroball". Dank or jank?
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How loud does a Ploopy trackball get?
Print this to be as loud as possible.
- Any alternative to the HUGE? (no thumb balls)
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What are my alternatives to Atreus62
I haven’t gotten around to trying anything from fingerpunch yet (I think their faux fox series is probably their most popular) but I don’t imagine any of their cases meant for trackballs is all that hard to work with (and if you just want a trackball, Ploopy seems to be the go to)
trackpoint
- A complete guide to building a hand-wired keyboard
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Trackpoint integration
I know that a lot of keyboard builders that integrate trackpoints are using stem extensions, using things like a glued labret cheek piercing as described in https://github.com/alonswartz/trackpoint and other places), and I have some questions.
- Does anyone sell a split keyboard with trackpoint?
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Glorious GMMK Numpad Giveaway
All of your models with an optional Thinkpad-style trackpoint please https://github.com/alonswartz/trackpoint 👀
- How to integrate a trackpoint in a mechanical keyboard
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Any Corne-like keyboard with integrated trackball/trackpoint/joystick that is good enough to replace mouse?
I'd encourage you to think about just taking your favorite keyboard and adding a track point to it DIY. I just took a trackpoint out of at $16 thinkpad replacement keyboard (RIP rest of the keyboard), and stuck it into the thumb cluster of a 4x5 dactyl manuform. This was by far the most complicated mod I had done on a keyboard, but there are lots of instructions available online. I followed the instructions posted by alonswartz and used a variation of the u/manna_harbour code.
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Smooth & Curvy meet the wDactyl - 3D source files available
You've probably seen and know about this, but if the Trackpoint is integrated into the logic board, it means you can make movement of the cursor activate a function layer, on which any key (probably the left thumb cluster) could function as a mouse clicks.
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Need help identifying correct pinouts for trackpoint. I tried using pinouts from a similar trackpoint but it didn't work.
I just followed this guide: https://github.com/alonswartz/trackpoint
- Trackpoint Help
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Kyria with bottom mounted TrackPoint
I would never thought of using a piercing by myself. I took the idea from another build: alonswartz/trackpoint: How to integrate a trackpoint in a mechanical keyboard (github.com)
What are some alternatives?
ploopy-classic - A trackball mouse. Mechanical files, PCBs, and firmware all included.
jorne - Jorne is an extended Corne keyboard with extra keys for brackets and international layouts
mini-trackball - A small, open-source trackball, powered by QMK.
Charybdis
dm_r_track
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nano-trackball - A very small trackball-only mouse. Mechanical files, PCBs, and firmware all included.
keyboard-layout-editor - Web application to enable the design & editing of keyboard layouts
libratbag - A DBus daemon to configure input devices, mainly high-end and gaming mice
miryoku - Miryoku is an ergonomic, minimal, orthogonal, and universal keyboard layout.
qmk_firmware - Open-source keyboard firmware for Atmel AVR and Arm USB families
tryadactyl - Methodology for custom tuning a concave, column-staggered, split keyboard with thumb clusters (AKA Dactyl). Centered on an OpenSCAD library for designing all sorts of ortholinear-ish keyboards supporting a variety of keycaps including Cherry profile. Additionally supports trackpoints, and 5-way navigation switches.