

Option "ButtonMapping" "1 10 3 4 5 6 7 2" Identifier "Logitech Cordless TrackMan FX" To achieve both, youĬan add the following into nf: Section "InputClass"

Also, middle-click scroll emulation is nice. However, IMO the middle and side button are the wrong wayĪround. Unlike the older device, this is much easier to get working. It's slightly less comfortable than the corded marble FX, but still This is a wireless USB(!) version of the Marble FX, with a truncated version of Increase sensitivity dramatically to make it usable, to the point that it Re-use the button boards from the old mouse to keep the button layout-so The sensor fits the mounting perfectly, but you would have to TAG+="systemd", that the udev rule is based around my USB-serial device, this will need modifying for whatever you're using.Finally you can turn on wheel emulation in nf: Section "InputClass"ĮndSection Gutting a Trackman Marble: In theory you could rip the innards out of a Trackman Marble # See also: /etc/udev/rules.d/lesĮxecStart=/usr/bin/inputattach -mman4 /dev/%IĬat /etc/udev/rules.d/les systemd: cat for mouseman serial input devices To use the serial port as a mouse: inputattach -mman4 /dev/ttyUSB0If this works, you can make it automatic via. USB-Serial controller (I'm using an FTDI-based one).Once connected together, you then need to use inputattach to get linux PS2->Serial->USB: You need 2 converters, a Logitech 501102-1002 PS2-Serial adapter, and a I've not found one that understands the fourth button.

Active PS2->USB Adaptor: Active adaptors mostly just work, although It's native mode is PS/2, if you have a PS/2 port then it's easy. The replacement is easy, unscrew 4 (one is behind the sticker) screws,ĭesolder old button, solder new one in. Salvaging switches from a Marble Mouse USB also works. Omron, so wouldn't fit on the right mouse button mounting lugs. Only, the holes through the microswitch are much smaller on the The Omron can replace the left mouse button It uses a MATSUSHITA AHM19001 9TH, unlike other mice that Like other Logitech mice the microswitches dieĮventually. ↑Logitech TrackMan Marble FXīut a very comfortable, if somewhat weird to get used to, trackball. Some tips on the trackballs I own.Īpparently Logitech stopped due to infringing patent US4862165 A. Like a few people, I'm a big fan of Logitech's finger-thumb operated
