Wired Trackball recommendation?

markie44 · Apr 23, 2021

Hi,

I got a Microsoft wireless keyboard with trackpad, but the trackpad element is very flaky when all the other USB devices are on. Wired mouse is fine, but I'm getting a bit bored of having it on my leg to navigate through software from the rig.

A wired trackball I can fix to the rig looks like the way to go? Had a Kensington Expert years ago that was great, though they are quire pricy now. Wondering if there are any alternatives that might be good for rig mounting - preferably black!

Thanks

Jeremy Ford · Apr 23, 2021

I used to run a Kensington Orbit on my rig, that worked well. I a twist, I swapped over to a trackpad (PERIPAD-504) as it slotted better into my setup.

markie44 · Apr 23, 2021

Ah, a wired trackpad. Hadn't thought of that! I think the wireless is the problem in my case, rather than the trackpad. That peripad looks good and wont break the bank.

Thanks

Jeremy Ford · Apr 24, 2021

markie44 said:
Ah, a wired trackpad. Hadn't thought of that! I think the wireless is the problem in my case, rather than the trackpad. That peripad looks good and wont break the bank.

Thanks

No worries, it's a good size and even works with gloves which is really handy for me.

Laserbeak43 · May 1, 2021

Not wired, but yeah.

markie44 · May 2, 2021

Thanks. I actually went with the peripad. thanks again Jeremy

Very happy with it, particularly as I wasn’t expecting to be able to use a track pad with gloves. This one must be pressure based, which is perfect for racing.

So nice to Have a reliable connection without have a wire trailing across my legs! The big buttons are easy to identify with a vr headset on also.

two thumbs up from me.