#trackball

[never-obsolete]

Kensington Trackballs Maximum PC - December 2000

#maximum pc #magazine #kensington #trackball #2000

[odd-drive]

#my posts #vintage tech #computer #techcore #old tech #fave #mouse #vintage mouse #trackball #circuit board

[mosqitofood]

#computer mouse #computer history #chm #design #tech design #mouse design #keyboard #keyboard design #rolling ball #cuecat #scanman #bili pro #trackball #unroller

[nintendoni-art]

So the Night Terrors.

Since by the time of this circulating around there's gonna be at least 2 of these guys in tournaments, with one of them being in one already, it felt about the time a post should be made about each of them with a bit of info attached. As a group, the lot of them are from a Sonic Chronicles AU-ish timeline where the Nocturnes didn't get pulled into the Cage, and the Knuckles Clan successfully got the Master and Chaos Emeralds, causing both groups to eventually fizzle out into a centuries long cold war, and causing untold damage to the environment as they gathered up resources. [And then it rolls into the OTHER AU I've been working on...] Fair warning, this is gonna be long under the cut, so heads up! [Also, a quick thank you to @galactirabbit for all the art I'm using!]

Tabi - Currently in @sonic-oc-showdown 2!

The leader of this motley crew of ragamuffins, Tabi is a fearsome little critter who's brain is just as terrifying as their brawn. Though most of their deeds are more legend than fact, their ability to keep those under their watch safe out of the hands of those who may want to exploit the abilities of their species [or worse, used to recharge and power devices with the chaos energy they're made out of] is second to none. Originally a healer to a group of mercenaries who got dumped in a forest after a terrible injury, their views on Mobians are dim at best, to outright despising them on their worst days. Still, they refuse to confront them directly, instead robbing them blind and using said resources to keep their actions hidden as much as possible from prying eyes, keeping anything they find "interesting" to themselves. Also after another incident, they have a bit of a complex when it comes to "helping" other species they come across by bullying them until they lash out, mostly to make sure they're tough enough to survive if something bigger attacks them. They'll also swear up and down they're in the right about it, which has caused some...issues. Serious, driven, is just ...so very, very tired.

Trackball

When the village they were raised in was evacuated, and everyone except the old, infirm, and "pets" were left behind in order to slow down an advancing army, Trackball refused to back down when Tabi came to scavenge what they could find for themselves. After a battle that lasted until sunup, they ended up gaining Tabi's respect, friendship, and services in protecting those who were left. After the last of the Mobians who lived in said village passed away peacefully, Trackball pledged the rest of their life to Tabi's service, and to follow them wherever they, or "the demon in their employ" would go. Granted, this action and Trackball's wording slightly weirded Tabi out a bit, but as the Night Terrors grew, Trackball eventually became second in command, and the defacto leader if Tabi isn't around. Always the first one awake, they're usually found double checking heist plans, arranging scouting and salvage teams, and making sure things run like clockwork behind the scenes. Quick thinking, dependable, Is far more adept than what they think they are.

Shortfuse

As the environment was collapsing around them, some factions tried to replicate species that were dying out, to...mixed results.

Shortfuse here is one of those said artificial lifeforms, and the only one out of all in the project that made them that ended up anything close to stable. Alas, the rest of their fellow A-Life constructs proceeded to go feral and tear apart the scientists that made them, so that left Shortfuse alone. All who loved and wanted them, dead. Cast to the Wilds with no defense, or support. You know, besides the warp powers. And the immunity to any and all toxins and poisons. And the sheer amount of explosive devices they could just summon at a moment's notice. Honestly, most of the Night Terrors don't even remember when Shortfuse showed up. When other members pointed that fact out, Tabi just said they are a chao, they think Shortfuse is cool enough to stay and if anyone had an issue with it, they could take it up with them, and that stopped most questions. Shortfuse generally has their trademark smile plastered on their face, and aside for a few giggles with different tones, is pretty much mute, which, crossed with their generally silent movement can badly startle those unused to that. It's also sometimes hard to tell if they're paying attention, and the fact they can use their stomach as extra storage space has left some a bit disquieted at their actions. Still, they're an integral part of the heads of this gang, if not with their explosives expertise, then with their ability to quickly write down and organize records, and making medicines and helpful compounds by breaking down what components something is made out of by....licking it. Ok, so they're a little off. And they're well aware of this. But the Night Terrors, despite their eccentricities, accept Shortfuse as their own, construct or not, and are more than willing to be patient with them. And that's something Shortfuse will absolutely fight for, no matter what.

Eccentric, a lover of the arts, a bit of a sad clown some days.

Rime

Driven by rumors of a treasure guarded by a fearsome monster that lived deep within the aqueducts of a fallen city, when the Night Terrors went to check out these claims, Rime was the only living thing there. Mutated to twice the size of a regular chao, with a cast iron stomach, keen sense of smell, Rime was also more adept to living in more aquatic climates, fresh water be damned. With the rest of their pack not evolving fast enough to survive said toxins, the joy of finding others of their own species was enough to follow the rest of the Night Terrors anywhere, really. Though they may play up their size and ferocity, and they'll keep quiet to seem like a brick wall both physically and mentally, Rime's a tenderhearted creature who gets lonely easily, and can get a bit awkward when they want to interact with others, easily getting flustered and getting self conscious about being a big fish in such a small pond for so long. They're in charge of training regiments, aquatic scout work and underwater salvage. They're also super picky when it comes to food, and uses their sense of smell to help prevent spoilage from overtaking food storages, and knowing the best time to covert fruits into seeds. Stoic, hardworking, really just wants a hug most days.

Slight -

Currently applied to @chao-race-tournament !

Forced to flee for their life after their more aristocratic family fell out of favor with those more in charge, Slight was basically left to fend for themselves on the street with only their security blanket. Still, their drive to survive, and their ability to talk themselves out of [or into] most situations, Slight managed to rule the streets of the city their owners used to run until one too many lies caught up to them and Tabi decided to see exactly who'd been saying they beat them in a fight. Still, Tabi couldn't help but be intrigued by this upstart who had the sheer audacity, and after securing Slight's territory firmly under their rule, allowed them to stick around, allowing them to work their way up into the organization. Currently, they're team treasurer and keeper of all the warehouse keys. That being said, they aren't the most moral chao, and don't quite have the same qualms the others may have with selling, say, chao eggs they "found." Wicked cultured, mildly neurotic, will sell you for one corn chip.

Zori - Previously in @sonic-oc-showdown, out in round 3!

Zori is the most....unique, of the Night Terrors, and possibly the second oldest member of it all. They don't really deal much with the day to day minutia of running a crime syndicate, generally preferring to patrol any gardens under the groups protection, testing out defense systems, or digging up neat ore or rocks Tabi might like. More of a mascot, despite their attempts to seem more ferocious, they also take care and do upkeep of any bases the Night Terrors are operating from unless their expertise in umbrakinesis or electromagnetic manipulation is needed. Deeply curious, loyal to a fault, great with younger team members.

Jika

An unofficial leader of the Night Terrors, Jika was a wanderer and a scholar, and did their best to keep ancient traditions and rituals alive, using their travels in gather and write down stories and histories before they were gone forever. Seeing how the world was slowly but surely driving itself to entropy, however, they started working on plans in order to try and save the rest of their species, working with Tabi, who'd by that point, they'd known for ages, and who Tabi saw as their closest confidant. Yet... Before they could see their plan to save the rest of their species to it's completion, the actions taken drew the ire of a raptor hawk using falconer. Frankly, they had to choose between fleeing with the chao that were starting to scatter despite everyone's best efforts, or drawing it away from keeping Tabi cornered, and hoping that what they wrote down was enough for the rest of them to keep going. ... It was, but you know how it is with choices. Sometimes even with the best of intentions, ones sacrifice can cause such consequences. Trickster, academic, The most doomed by the narrative

#Galaxy Spiral AU #Chao OC #Sonic OC #Sonic AU #Tabi #Shortfuse #Trackball #Slight #Rime #Jika #Zori #Zori the Zeti #Zeti OC #chao #sonic #zeti #I'm MORE THAN WILLING to elaborate more when asked.

[krjpalmer]

Macworld June 1999

Peripherals now in plenty for the take-it-or-leave-it interface of the iMacs (although some of those cased in translucent plastic might now no longer match those computers) made up the feature article in this issue.

#computer magazine cover #macworld #epson stylus #epson stylus color 740 #trackball #imac g3

[roguetoo]

#apple #macintosh #powerbook #retro #vintage #computer #trackball #laptop

[mister-julius]

The oddball gaming setup has gained an actual ball

#Azeron #GameBall #trackball #gaming

[emperornorton47]

Trackball and Tallahassee

#calico cat #Cat #Polydactyl #Hemingway cat #Desk #household pets #trackball #photo #digital

[hotpotbrothvatenjoyer]

ad for the original Kensington Expert Mouse trackball, 1989.

#still the GOAT after 30 years #the new version that is #trackball #vintage computer

[517goldknight]

Kiedy naczytasz się w necie mega żenujących komentarzy (czasem, o zgrozo, to twoje własne komentarze)...

Translation

When you read mega embarrassing comments on the net (sometimes, horror of horrors, these are your own comments)...

Traduko:

Kiam vi legas mega embarasajn komentojn en la reto (kelkfoje, teruro de hororoj, ĝi estas viaj propraj komentoj)...

#raccoon #sad #cry #tear #cringe #laptop #computer #wire #cable #trackball #comments #internet #cooling pad #szop #pracz #procyon #lotor #procyonidae #carnivore #mammal #animal #digital #picture

[click-and-enter]

An Overview Of Different Types Of Computer Mouse

A computer mouse seems very general in day-to-day tasks in this digital age. But this 60-year-old technology has made our job so much easier, that it looks almost irreplaceable with any other pointing device. Even, laptop users can relate that the performance of a mouse is something which is hard to obtain from the trackpad/touchpad.

But have you ever wondered how many types of mouse are there?

well, here is a list of different types of computer mouse.

Different Types of Computer Mouse

Based On The Connectivity:

In this category, there are 2 different types of moue available in the market, which are wired and wireless. But, the latter has further 2 types of mouse according to the different modes of communication. 

Wired Mouse

This is the conventional type of mouse since its inception. Although the size and weight have been reduced significantly, the mode of communication is similar to what it used to be.

Wireless mouse (with USB adaptor)

The wireless mice are made for the purpose of easy portability and longer distance of operation. Unlike the wired mouse, which is prone to damage to the cables due to repetitive curls and twists, the wireless variant gives you freedom from the tangles of cable.

Bluetooth Mouse

A Bluetooth mouse is a wireless input device that connects to a computer or other compatible devices using Bluetooth technology. This eliminates the need for a physical cable or USB dongle, providing greater freedom of movement. The mouse communicates with the device through Bluetooth, allowing for a convenient and clutter-free user experience.

Based On The Sensors:

Sensors are the most vital part of the mouse, which records its whereabouts to communicate with the input source of the computer. A responsive sensor offers you a faster output as well as more controlled action during graphics designing and gaming.

According to the sensor types the mouse are categorized as Optical, trackball, and laser mouse. Here I have briefly explained about these 3 types of mouse.

Optical Mouse

As the name suggests, the optical mouse works on the principle of optics (i.e. lights). You may have noticed the glowing red lights at the bottom of the mouse. Which is the infrared light used to track the movement of the mouse. The light converges and acts as a point when you place the mouse on an opaque surface.

Trackball Mouse

The trackball mouse is often referred to as a Mechanical mouse. Unlike the light sensor, they use a trackball which rolls all around the surface to sense the movement and register the input.

Laser Mouse

Just like the optical mouse laser mouse works on the same principle of optics. But, unlike the optical mouse, a laser mouse doesn’t have any surface preference to work accurately.

Based On The Purpose:

Gaming Mouse

A Gaming mouse is made specifically for gaming purposes. Unlike a regular mouse, it features more buttons than just the left, right and scroll buttons. Many gaming mice also feature dedicated programmable buttons to customise them as a trigger for specific or series of actions during the game.

Magic Mouse

Apple has the trend to keep the user in their own ecosystem. The magic mouse is yet another part of this ecosystem which is made compatible with MacBooks and iMacs. These are rechargeable mice and come with a wireless connectivity feature. Unlike the regular mouse types, a magic mouse comprises unique gesture and multi-touch controls which are optimised specifically for Apple devices. 

Foldable Mouse

The foldable mouse is the lightest portable mouse option, which is designed for easy transportation and convenience.

By incorporating a folding mechanism, a foldable mouse can be easily folded or unfolded, allowing users to quickly set up their input device whenever needed.

Stylus Mouse

Although they are nowhere closer to the build and functionality of a mouse, they make the task a whole lot easier for digital artists. Doing precise work in the graphics or drawing minor details is a cumbersome process to do with a mouse. So, a pointing device like the stylus pen is made specifically to solve this problem. 

#computer mouse #wired mouse #mouse #gaming mouse #wireless mouse #trackball #magic mouse

[scotchfairy]

Innoxia

actually, pretty sure someone picked me a brugmansia (trumpet flower tree) for the model, even if I used the datura innoxia purple coloring. I wish I had a better resolution version. Maybe I should redraw it. This one was done when I still did most of my work with a trackball, because my hands & wrists were too wrecked.

Also crappy resolution. I think this was a photo of a sticker.

#datura #brugmansia #flowers #pretty poison #illustrator #trackball #really old art

[gamesatwork]

e448 — Bricks (Falling and Cars)

Copilot keyboard key, VR trackball for your feet, bricks (Tetris, cars, LEGO) and a whole lot more for the first recorded episode of 2024!

Photo by Luca Nicoletti on Unsplash Published 8 January 2024 Michael, Andy and Michael are back together to record the first episode of 2024 – and have a fantastic show on keyboard keys, a VR trackball for your feet, bricks in the form of a bricked car, the game of Tetris, the LEGO version of a Polaroid camera and a whole lot more. This episode starts with the new Copilot keyboard key for…

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#ai #bricked car #clippy #CoPilot #Dave the Diver #keyboard #manual transmission #microsoft #Polaroid #star wars #tetris #trackball #treadmill #virtuix

[queer-dum-bitch]

got a trackball cause my wrist was bugging me after gaming a lot

not a huge fan gonna be honest, i went for thumb operated cause that's what i remember using one time a decade ago

the bearings are kinda trash so left and right has more friction than up and down

good job logitech, you fucking suck now

#technology #trackball #carpal tunnel

[randomaccessselfstorage]

Windows 11にしてから、気のせいか微妙にドラッグの反応が遅いなと思っていたけど、トラックボールの設定ソフト（ドライバ？）のせいだった。

なかなか古いバージョンのインストーラが見つからなくて苦労したけど、ここに残ってた。全然知らない会社だったけどありがとう…。このインストーラは保管しておこう。

さっき一回バックアップ取っちゃったけど、もう一回やるかなあ…。

#windows #kensington #trackball

[krjpalmer]

PC Magazine December 16, 1997

on Google Books

#computer magazine cover #pc magazine #trackball