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Re: Optical mouse for Amiga classic
« on: May 20, 2015, 02:30:34 AM »
Quote from: trekiej;789510
I hope this is not too far off topic.
Do track-balls still exist for the Amiga?

I have several of the Logitech Marble Mouse (Yes, it really is a trackball.  Poorly named.) with USB interface.  It goes thru a USB-to-PS/2 adapter and then thru a Cocolino into my Amigas, plug-n-play (no software or drivers required).  It has the tactile spring-leaf contacts.  These work great.  I now like them better than any mouse.  

I believe these were originally available with a true PS/2 interface.  Then they sold them as USB with the adapter included.  Perhaps they still use an older PS/2 protocal?

I have USB Kensington Orbits to use with Macs and PCs.  I'm not sure they work thru the adapters with Amigas.  I'll have to try it.
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