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Off-Topic Discussion => Gaming Discussion => Topic started by: jr2 on February 28, 2018, 03:25:08 am

Title: Funded KS project: 8200dpi mouse with joystick in shell & another in thumbstick
Post by: jr2 on February 28, 2018, 03:25:08 am

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/665701421/the-most-accurate-and-versatile-gaming-mouse-ever

EDIT: currently sitting at $426K and 6 days left, here's the stretch goals (unlocked upgraded microcontroller, so that's really nice):
Of course, unlocking BOGO would be awesome. :nod:

(https://ksr-ugc.imgix.net/assets/020/463/377/cf0d41e8bf1249ad3c80889633254a71_original.jpg?w=639&fit=max&v=1520354463&auto=format&q=92&s=a127141931dc13dcb43bf3d70769317e)

(https://ksr-ugc.imgix.net/assets/019/746/560/b71ba131e78849fa5f37fe71ec2b8ef1_original.gif?w=680&fit=max&v=1514916934&auto=format&gif-q=50&q=92&s=64622ca96bf867ea5cebcbf3e060dda0)

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Title: Re: Funded KS project: 8200dpi mouse with joystick in shell & another in thumbstick
Post by: Grizzly on February 28, 2018, 05:18:25 am

This seems decadent.

Title: Re: Funded KS project: 8200dpi mouse with joystick in shell & another in thumbstick
Post by: X3N0-Life-Form on February 28, 2018, 05:28:15 am

What's this and why should I care ?

Title: Re: Funded KS project: 8200dpi mouse with joystick in shell & another in thumbstick
Post by: An4ximandros on February 28, 2018, 05:50:12 am

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Top compatible games: Minecraft

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Okay, but seriously, this feels overblown to hell.

Title: Re: Funded KS project: 8200dpi mouse with joystick in shell & another in thumbstick
Post by: The E on February 28, 2018, 05:56:40 am

(https://o.aolcdn.com/images/dims?quality=100&image_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fs3.amazonaws.com%2Fengadget-production%2Fproduct%2F18%2Fe4d%2Fmeta-25om.jpg&client=cbc79c14efcebee57402&signature=b1cfc76a2dc198156a1bff2bed9f4224c36b2279)

why does this idea keep coming back

Title: Re: Funded KS project: 8200dpi mouse with joystick in shell & another in thumbstick
Post by: 0rph3u5 on February 28, 2018, 07:23:11 am

Because motion controls keep failing? :D

Sometimes I think that kind of mouse is designed by someone severely averse to motion of anything but their hands. There is a case for something like it for people with actual limited mobility in their arms; but as a mass market project this seems overdesigned.

Title: Re: Funded KS project: 8200dpi mouse with joystick in shell & another in thumbstick
Post by: karajorma on February 28, 2018, 08:08:09 am

Quote from: The E on February 28, 2018, 05:56:40 am

why does this idea keep coming back

That's not trying anywhere near hard enough.

(http://vayzo.com/images/stories/bluetooth-keyboard-and-mouse-combo__.jpg)
(http://www.niftyreads.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/keymouse-slider5-752x462.png)

Title: Re: Funded KS project: 8200dpi mouse with joystick in shell & another in thumbstick
Post by: jr2 on February 28, 2018, 08:28:26 pm

Basically combines the best aspects of controllers and mice. I snagged one.

Title: Re: Funded KS project: 8200dpi mouse with joystick in shell & another in thumbstick
Post by: qazwsx on March 04, 2018, 03:44:48 am

Honestly, the joystick built into the base seems the worst possible idea. If you've ever used a "3D Mouse" before, you'll be well aware how difficult controlling so many degrees of freedom with just your wrist is.

Title: Re: Funded KS project: 8200dpi mouse with joystick in shell & another in thumbstick
Post by: Mikes on March 05, 2018, 11:05:14 am

This is the new Star Citizen Controller, right? So you can mouse aim and steer with stick! :P

Title: Re: Funded KS project: 8200dpi mouse with joystick in shell & another in thumbstick
Post by: jr2 on March 08, 2018, 07:47:26 am

Quote from: qazwsx on March 04, 2018, 03:44:48 am

Honestly, the joystick built into the base seems the worst possible idea. If you've ever used a "3D Mouse" before, you'll be well aware how difficult controlling so many degrees of freedom with just your wrist is.

If I wasn't clear; you also have regular mouse functionality (dragging), as well as the 2 joystick axis.

EDIT: updated OP, have now unlocked upgraded microcontrollers, also, a picture is worth a thousand words:

(https://ksr-ugc.imgix.net/assets/019/746/560/b71ba131e78849fa5f37fe71ec2b8ef1_original.gif?w=680&fit=max&v=1514916934&auto=format&gif-q=50&q=92&s=64622ca96bf867ea5cebcbf3e060dda0)

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Title: Re: Funded KS project: 8200dpi mouse with joystick in shell & another in thumbstick
Post by: Phantom Hoover on March 08, 2018, 02:52:30 pm

Quote from: jr2 on March 08, 2018, 07:47:26 am

Quote from: qazwsx on March 04, 2018, 03:44:48 am
Honestly, the joystick built into the base seems the worst possible idea. If you've ever used a "3D Mouse" before, you'll be well aware how difficult controlling so many degrees of freedom with just your wrist is.

If I wasn't clear; you also have regular mouse functionality (dragging), as well as the 2 joystick axis.

that's exactly what qaz is trying to explain to you, you're trying to control 4 different degrees of freedom (mouse drag axes+joystick axes) with your wrist alone which does not sound easy oh why am i bothering i'd be as well trying to explain this to a wall

Title: Re: Funded KS project: 8200dpi mouse with joystick in shell & another in thumbstick
Post by: jr2 on March 10, 2018, 06:56:15 am

Quote from: Phantom Hoover on March 08, 2018, 02:52:30 pm

Quote from: jr2 on March 08, 2018, 07:47:26 am
Quote from: qazwsx on March 04, 2018, 03:44:48 am
Honestly, the joystick built into the base seems the worst possible idea. If you've ever used a "3D Mouse" before, you'll be well aware how difficult controlling so many degrees of freedom with just your wrist is.

If I wasn't clear; you also have regular mouse functionality (dragging), as well as the 2 joystick axis.

that's exactly what qaz is trying to explain to you, you're trying to control 4 different degrees of freedom (mouse drag axes+joystick axes) with your wrist alone which does not sound easy oh why am i bothering i'd be as well trying to explain this to a wall

I understood most of that. Mind explaining the last run-on sentence there? Didn't quite catch what that one was about. :yes:

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