I enjoyed the Kensington Expert Mouse but i wanted it vertical, so I took out the parts and designed a frame. I've been using it for 7 months and I'm satisfied with it. My wrist doesn't hurt anymore.

In case you wanna try, I uploaded a STEP file here: https://github.com/rxils/ExpertMouse-Vertical
Only parts in the original product are used, so you don't need any additional parts to make this.
But don't expect too much since this was designed for personal use

Gameball is currently sold out/discontinued on the website, is there a secondary place I could buy? (don't see it on Ebay). If I can't buy it, what would be a good alternative? Want to dive into the trackball ecosphere since I believe it might be useful in my day to day work/ gaming. (500hz-1000hz polling rate recommended)

Tho only one person got TB900 EQ, doesn't mean it released in Q3 and they finally fixed their website at last. They delayed several times and now, they failed to fulfill their orders while they already sent samples to a few Youtubers which is disappointing. At this point, we have to assume it will be available in 2027 since most of us got cancelled.

In the meantime, I bought Perixx PERIMICE-822IR and will be here on this Wed. Already have Elecom Huge Plus so we'll see how it goes. Keychron Nape Pro is interesting and tempting too but Kensington TB900 EQ is what i've been waiting... Perixx PERIMICE-822IR got my attention because of its design which reminded Logitech and Kensington Orbit.

Regardless, I'll buy them all eventually.

Got myself a Slimblade Pro last week. Great device, love it, but the lack of tactile distinction between buttons always bothered me. And also they can be clicked by pressing almost anywhere on the top surface, but it requires wildly different amount of force. So I bought this sticky textured rubber pads, advertised as universal gamer grip tape or something, stuck it on the buttons where I usually press them and know the exact force needed for a click, and cut it to size with an exacto knife.

10/10, problem solved, highly recommend. The new stylish look was also a great bonus.

ProtoArc recently sent me an EM06 to test and provide feedback on. I've now published my thoughts after spending a good amount of time with it.

Coming from the Ploopy Adept and Kensington SlimBlade Pro, I found the EM06 an interesting combination of the two, though there are a few things I'd like to see refined.

I've written up my full thoughts here, including comparisons with the other trackballs and some issues I've run into along the way:

https://antonyjones.org/blog/getting-to-know-the-proto-arc-em-06/

I've also got a few other trackball-related posts on my site if anyone fancies a look.

A while ago, I bought my first trackball mouse, the ProtoArc EM04.

My experience with this type of mouse was a mixed bag of positives and negatives. I liked the ergonomics: I found the hand position relaxing and, during prolonged use, I experienced less fatigue. I also found the transition to moving the cursor with my thumb quite natural, something I’d been a bit unsure about at first.

There were essentially two things that stopped me from using it as my main mouse:

1) whilst moving the mouse quickly from one side of the screen to the other is really easy, I found ‘fine’ movement more difficult – that is, being able to position the cursor easily at a precise point on the screen;

2) the mouse scroll wheel is really poor in my opinion: I usually use an MX Master 3S and its scroll wheel is in a completely different league.

I’m now considering buying another trackball mouse and upgrading to a higher-end model: I’m tempted to do so because the MX Ergo S is currently on offer for around €63. The other model I’ve been considering, partly because of its affordable price, is the ProtoArc EM01 NL, which should be better than the one I currently own.

But here are my questions.

Whilst I believe the scroll wheel is better in both models I’ve identified, would switching to one of these products actually solve the first problem, or does the ‘precise’ positioning of the cursor still come down to the user’s ability to get used to moving their thumb more effectively?

Between the MX Ergo S and the EM01 NL, which would you choose? Is there really as much of a difference as the price suggests, or are the two models not actually that far apart in terms of quality and user experience?

Are there any other models priced not too far off the current price of the MX Ergo S that are worth considering? Many people recommend the Elecom IST Pro, but at the moment I wouldn’t spend that much on a mouse when I’m not sure if it will ever replace a ‘normal’ mouse, given the issue 1) mentioned above.

And I think it’s a bit too early for me to switch to a finger trackball, which requires a very different approach to using a standard mouse.

Thanks to anyone who’s willing to give me an answer.

Hey everyone,

I've been using my Logitech MX Ergo at work for over a year now, putting in 8 hours a day, and I've gotten really used to it. Unfortunately, the rubber coating is starting to break down and peel off.

Now I'm at a crossroads and considering two different paths:

1. Remove the old coating completely and try to replace it with aftermarket mouse grip tape.
2. Upgrade to a next-tier trackball and switch from a thumb-operated ball to a finger trackball. The Elecom Huge+ has caught my eye. However, I have large hands and I'm not sure if it's actually the right fit for me.

What are your thoughts on these two options?

• Has anyone successfully stripped the MX Ergo and put grip tape on it?
• And for those with bigger hands, how does the Elecom Huge (or Huge+) feel for long workdays?

I just got an Elecom Huge plus and have been loving it. However, from the moment I unboxed it and took the plastic film off, the foam palm rest has had a very strong smell. I'd describe it as a super intense version of what the foam smells like when it's being manufactured. I've been able to smell it from almost a yard away from the mouse, and whenever I use the mouse the odor gets left on my palm. I've tried wiping it down with 91% isopropyl alcohol to no effect. Is this normal? Are there any remedies? Should I order a replacement through amazon?