Well I know Jeff is pretty slick at editing and he does mostly, if not 100%, manual editing with his Expert Mouse, so I'd say it just takes getting used to. Knowing that I have considered one on more than one occasion.
trackball mouse users, which one?
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JeffTD
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Yeah I'm accurate as balls with that thing now, but truth be told I use the damn trackpad a lot for editing, just out of laziness.
Nebulous
Daniel
I look forward to getting more use to it over time. They definately feel better on the hands.
I know that at times, especially when editing I use to get pretty tense on the index finger and also at work I still get a sore wrist from a normal mouse, so I don't regret the change. It was only $30 here anyway, so if at any point I want to change back it's not a huge loss.
I know that at times, especially when editing I use to get pretty tense on the index finger and also at work I still get a sore wrist from a normal mouse, so I don't regret the change. It was only $30 here anyway, so if at any point I want to change back it's not a huge loss.
Sloan
Sounds like shit!
Sloan
Sounds like shit!
Also, if your in a toss up between mouse and trackball keep them both hooked up? I've run DUAL MOUSE before and shit automatically switches over.
HOW DO THE TRACKBALLS PERFORM WITH FIRST PERSON SHOOTERS?
I have limited desk space and have always pondered trackballin' it.
HOW DO THE TRACKBALLS PERFORM WITH FIRST PERSON SHOOTERS?
I have limited desk space and have always pondered trackballin' it.
Sloan
Sounds like shit!
Nebulous
Daniel
I use index or middle finger. Palming it would feel a tad retarded IMO (exuse my terminology). It sounds like Jeff uses the ring finger: "ring swaps between horizontal and vertical scrolling."
I think he means the switch that controls whether the scroll ring scrolls horizontally or vertically
Nebulous
Daniel
JeffTD
Senhor Testiculo
I've gotta actually look at this shit... one sec....
Index and middle are fucking with the ball, thumb and pinky are the only ones that are truly anchored. Middle click doesn't need to be used often at all, especially in a DAW setting. Ring finger stays relatively put, usually controlling the scroll wheel, but jumps over for going between horiz/vertical stuff.
Index and middle are fucking with the ball, thumb and pinky are the only ones that are truly anchored. Middle click doesn't need to be used often at all, especially in a DAW setting. Ring finger stays relatively put, usually controlling the scroll wheel, but jumps over for going between horiz/vertical stuff.
Chris_P_Critter
Freeze Tag Assassin
What's your reasoning? Is it because you're forearm / wrist is getting sore using a traditional mouse?
If so, you will probably end up going back like I did - I bought one and thought it would help, but it did nothing but frustrate the shit out of me. I bought a new mousepad with a wrist support, and no more aches.
Of course, YMMV, etc.
If so, you will probably end up going back like I did - I bought one and thought it would help, but it did nothing but frustrate the shit out of me. I bought a new mousepad with a wrist support, and no more aches.
Of course, YMMV, etc.
JeffTD
Senhor Testiculo
Actually, truth be told, I originally got mine because I had issues with my wrists after prolonged computer use. The main problem ended up being the height my desk was at and the angle it forced my hands to be at, but using the trackball really helped reduce pain/stress. You're using your wrist FAR LESS than with any kind of normal mouse!
Nebulous
Daniel
+1. You're also not constantly gripping.
While it's not a full strength grip, having that constant pressure of your fingers at the edge/sides of the mouse (if you're like me when you hold a mouse) can become a problem after 8+ hours a day over afew years.
The TB was an instant releif. I wish I could bring mine to work.
In a DAW setting, no, but I couldn't live without it for web browsing! (opening links in new tabs, that's how I read all the threads with new replies on here!) Also, my chair is low enough relative to my desk that my elbow usually hangs below the desk's surface (with my wrist resting on the edge), so I don't have to deal with angling my wrist back to use the mouse (which I agree can get supremely uncomfortable - fortunate, I suppose, that I'm an epic sloucher
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JeffTD
Senhor Testiculo
In a DAW setting, no, but I couldn't live without it for web browsing! (opening links in new tabs, that's how I read all the threads with new replies on here!) Also, my chair is low enough relative to my desk that my elbow usually hangs below the desk's surface (with my wrist resting on the edge), so I don't have to deal with angling my wrist back to use the mouse (which I agree can get supremely uncomfortable - fortunate, I suppose, that I'm an epic sloucher
Exactly, for web browsing it's a godsend.
That said, the angle you're talking about was the one I had problems with - when your wrists are angled downward (elbows below where the mouse would be causes arms to angle upward but wrists to angle downward), you run a greatly increased risk of RSI related injury/pain. Always better to have your elbows level with or a bit above, and have your wrists prone or bent just slightly upwards.
I generally don't use keyboard shortcuts, all mouse clicks (I only use my keyboard for transport controls). I've never been able to keep a large list of keyboard commands in memory, and even then I'm so used to using a mouse for everything that it just comes naturally...So, something that would be stationary to reduce movement, potential RSI issues and *potentially* give me a faster technique with the mouse is what I'm looking for. I'm fully prepared to NOT like a trackball, thus that's the big reason I don't want to sink too much into one.
I dunno, I've found the only time I ever experience any discomfort is when I have to bend my wrist back even the slightest bit, although I have heard that putting the weight on your wrist can cause damage (though one of those squishy neoprene gel wrist rests takes care of that)
