#input-devices — Public Fediverse posts

I found a new science-based open source VR haptics device! This one stretches your arm skin instead of some mechanism on the hand. This has two advantages: It feels more natural for big movements, and it's probably easier to wear since it doesn't interfere with the controller. Promising, will try to build one!

Paper: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2511.21157
Source: https://github.com/taejun20/QuadStretcher/tree/main

#VR #InputDevices #Haptics

Ploopy TrackPad review: USB touchpad with open source firmware and multitouch support

Most desktop computers are designed for keyboard and mouse input. Most laptops have a built-in touchpad. But it’s surprisingly difficult to find a good touchpad that’s designed for use in a desktop setup.

Mac users have Apple’s Magic Trackpad. But if you’re using Windows or Linux you’ll either need to fight with unofficial drivers to get the Magic TrackPad working or try your luck with a […]

#inputDevices #ploopy #ploopyTrackpad #reviews #touchpad #usbTouchpad

Read more: https://liliputing.com/ploopy-trackpad-review-usb-touchpad-with-open-source-firmware-and-multitouch-support/

How to use laptop or tablet as a touchpad (and keyboard) for a Windows PC

After decades of working with computers, I started to develop some wrist and arm pain a few year ago. So I switched from using whatever random mouse I could find for under $20 to using input devices meant to alleviate wrist pain. And for the past few years I’ve been happily switching back and forth between a Logitech MX Vertical mouse and a Kensington Expert Mouse Wireless Trackball.

And […]

#amazonFireMax11 #android #androidTablet #barrier #bluetoothMouseKeyboard #DeQuervainTenosynovitis #deskflow #ergonomics #fireTablet #inputDevices #kvm #synergy #touchpad

Read more: https://liliputing.com/how-to-use-laptop-or-tablet-as-a-touchpad-and-keyboard-for-a-windows-pc/

Bought a used #Kensington #Orbit #Trackball with Scroll Ring a couple of years ago for testing instead of using a classic computer #mouse because the surface of my Microsoft #Intellimouse Optical from ~2000(!) finally went goo: https://www.reddit.com/r/nostalgia/comments/jpiv8p/microsoft_intellimouse_optical/

#OrbitTrackball: Love at first use. And it's #ergonomic and not wireless. 👍

Unfortunately, this week one of its buttons started to act weird so I just bought a new one as a replacement.

https://www.kensington.com/p/products/featured-products/orbit-trackball-with-scroll-ring/

I can totally recommend that thing.

#unpaidadvertisement #PIM #hardware #computermouse #inputdevices #advertisement #ads

I just read this article. It describes GenieTalk (Generating Expression through Narrative in Everyday Talk), an input device for augmentative and alternative communication (AAC).

It sounds interesting, even for user who wouldn't need special assistance!

‘What I Think about When I Type about Talking’: Reflections on Text-Entry Acceleration Interfaces – Communications of the ACM
https://cacm.acm.org/research/what-i-think-about-when-i-type-about-talking-reflections-on-text-entry-acceleration-interfaces/

#assistiveTechnology #inputDevices #AAC

@EveHasWords

#access #accessibility #EaseOfAccess #options #tech #hardware #setup #inputDevices

Wow, check out this IEEE Spectrum article about early Chinese computer keyboards and the challenges of Chinese character input systems.

https://spectrum.ieee.org/chinese-keyboard

#Chinese #language #RetroComputing #keyboard #keyboards #InputDevices #ComputerHistory

@kytta #Solaar should support it or could need some helping hands for more. https://pwr-solaar.github.io/Solaar/ #logitech #mouse #mice #inputdevices

#Design #Explorations
The invisible problem · The problem with which mobile users are left alone https://ilo.im/159cq3

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#UxDesign #UiDesign #AppDesign #WebDesign #TextEditing #InputDevices #Desktop #Mobile

#Development
Expanding your touch targets · Why a minimum of 24px space around touch targets matters https://ilo.im/158tl1

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#WebDev #Accessibility #InputDevices #TouchTargets #Browsers #Frontend

The First Gui? Volscan Controls The Air

#GUI #ComputerHistory #History #Volscan #AirForce #InputDevices #LightGun
https://hackaday.com/2023/03/09/the-first-gui-volscan-controls-the-air/

Vintage trackball as fashion accessory. When form ignores function. (via @drj) https://fontsinuse.com/uses/42096/cabinet-milano

#VintageElectronics #InputDevices #Trackballs

I found this today in the keyboard/mouse section. #WTF #inputdevices #AR #LastMinuteGift

What are your favourite alternative input devices for computer use?

I’m developing wrist pain consistent with De Quervain’s tenosynovitis (seeing the doc next week) and thinking that perhaps changing or varying the movements I use to navigate my machine will help.

I’m currently using a trackpad and Stream Deck for most things, but I’m interested to hear if anyone’s had success using things like ergonomic or chorded mice, foot pedals, etc.

#WristPain #Ergonomics #InputDevices

The Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box makes any home theater a bit more theatrical - Philips has steadily expanded its Hue line of smart lighting products to cover the entire home, ins... - http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Techcrunch/~3/C6BspkLmQ7c/ #digitalmediaplayers #inputdevices #electronics #philipshue #hardware #gadgets #reviews #appletv #netflix #philips #hdmi #oled #roku #tc

DIY HID, OMG! - William English, one of the creators of the mouse back in the 60s, passed away last week. And that g... - https://hackaday.com/2020/08/08/diy-hid-omg/ #peripheralshacks #hackadaycolumns #computerhacks #inputdevices #scrollwheel #newsletter #pointer #mouse #diy #hid

Logitech’s new Mac-specific mouse and keyboards are the new best choices for Mac input devices - Logitech has released new versions of its MX peripherals in Mac-friendly finishes, as well as a new... more: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Techcrunch/~3/DYfmZm_g360/ #applekeyboard #computermouse #inputdevices #bluetooth #computing #hardware #appleinc #logitech #paintjob #wireless #gadgets #reviews #options #iphone #apple #ipads #laser #ipad #mac #usb #tc

VR chair startup raises funds, as pandemic boosts prospects for VR and gaming - Roto VR, startup which markets an interactive, ‘360 degree’ chair, has raised £1.5 million in a fund... more: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Techcrunch/~3/jyDw5X0gz0U/ #desktopcomputing #virtualreality #entrepreneur #inputdevices #coronavirus #simulation #covid-19 #europe #chair #ceo #tc

Fresh graphical user interface (GUI) goodness for Linux: xinput-GUI.

Xinput is a utility to configure and test X input devices, such as mouses, keyboards, and touchpads. So, here's a simple GUI for Xorg's (a traditional Linux display server) Xinput tool.

Little GUI apps like this go a long way in making things more accessible for everybody. A huge salutation to the app developer IvanFon!

==> https://github.com/IvanFon/xinput-gui
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#xinput #xinputGUI #IvanFon #Linux #Xorg #GUI #inputdevices #HID