Trackball+Ergodex FTW

[Katharsis]

I just started 2-boxing with a Nostromo N52 at my left hand, G15 center and an Ergodex DX1 at my right hand. The Ergodex controls Box2 but I have it on an Iogear USB switcher so I can use it on Box1 if desired. I use Multiplicity for switching the trackball, G15 and N52. I use Multibox for broadcasting but right now only for beginning combat and silly things like emotes and jumping.

http://katharsi.com/images/ergodex.jpg

[MrLonghair]

Now that's innovative. How long have you used trackballs and what is your gaming experience with it? Got a few spares I've been considering doing something with

[Xzin]

Lol. Points for innovation.

[Katharsis]

I've been gaming with the Logitech trackball for years. This style of trackball is very well suited for gaming in my opinion. I bought the more expensive Kensington trackball but it's too big and requires several fingers dedicated to the ball. The thumb controlled ball makes kiting a lot easier. I'm mainly a solo player and spend minimal time in the chat window so with this setup I don't have to move my hands much at all.

[slb_07]

if my left hand ever gets cut off i now know what to do, lol. that looks sweet man. GJ

[Sam DeathWalker]

I only use trackballs, never mice. Always wanted more function keys on the trackball this looks like a winnar!

How far do those keys have to be from the pad... wonder if you could mount them on the trackball?

[Katharsis]

The keys have to be attached to the pad in the active zone. The broadcast range is minimal. There is a note to that effect on the Ergodex forum.

[Bradster]

That looks like it would work out great. I could never use trackballs myself, I just don't like the feel. But that setup there if it works for you looks like it would be very handy!

[Katharsis]

The Ergodex really is a nice piece of equipment. It works quite well for me but I must point out that I am only two-boxing and doing that just for grins. I've been a solo player for over two years and now I get to uh, uh play with myself. I'm quite dependable, don't whine a lot, never ninja and always show up in game when needed.

Yesterday two of my lvl 15s were doing Supplies for the Crossroads and got into such a mess due to my over confidence. For a minute I actually thought I would survive but finally had to sit back and laugh as they died while a half dozen mobs swarmed all over them. I just went totally spaz with my buttons and gave up. Shirley, you guyz have much better control and coordination, amirite?

[Bradster]

The Ergodex really is a nice piece of equipment. It works quite well for me but I must point out that I am only two-boxing and doing that just for grins. I've been a solo player for over two years and now I get to uh, uh play with myself. I'm quite dependable, don't whine a lot, never ninja and always show up in game when needed.

Yesterday two of my lvl 15s were doing Supplies for the Crossroads and got into such a mess due to my over confidence. For a minute I actually thought I would survive but finally had to sit back and laugh as they died while a half dozen mobs swarmed all over them. I just went totally spaz with my buttons and gave up. Shirley, you guyz have much better control and coordination, amirite?

lol, I think we have all been there. I died the 3rd pull of my first "solo" instance.

[Ughmahedhurtz]

Shirley, you guyz have much better control and coordination, amirite?<deadpan>Of course we do. And don't call me Shirley.</deadpan>

LOL...so many times I've done this. Mine are usually more of a "Oh, I'll ignore that. I can kill whatever just aggro'd me. I AM INVINCIBLE!!!" Hehe...and then I realize it's that scarlet patrol in EPL or something similar. Funny stuff. :)

[Los]

The Ergodex really is a nice piece of equipment. It works quite well for me but I must point out that I am only two-boxing and doing that just for grins. I've been a solo player for over two years and now I get to uh, uh play with myself. I'm quite dependable, don't whine a lot, never ninja and always show up in game when needed.

Yesterday two of my lvl 15s were doing Supplies for the Crossroads and got into such a mess due to my over confidence. For a minute I actually thought I would survive but finally had to sit back and laugh as they died while a half dozen mobs swarmed all over them. I just went totally spaz with my buttons and gave up. Shirley, you guyz have much better control and coordination, amirite?

lol, I think we have all been there. I died the 3rd pull of my first "solo" instance.

How bout whiping on VC in DM when he has 40hp and realising there are respawns at 12pm :<

[Katharsis]

Little has changed since I got the Ergodex back in August and I am very pleased with the setup. My left hand stays on the Nostromo most of the time. I only use two layers on the Nostromo and have one key to toggle. I use the rocker pad on the Nostromo for strafing and forward/back. I reach over to the G15 for system ops and to emote or chat but I play solo 99.9% of the time and avoid chat. My right hand stays on the trackball. The Ergodex is used to control the alt character and does a fine job. If I get in a bind or need better control, one key of the Nostromo will switch full control to the alt character and another will switch back to the main. I tried a single key to toggle but didn't like it. I've stopped broadcasting because there is just no need with only two characters on this setup.

Here's a pic of the keyboard setup (http://katharsis.feathermoon.us/cms10/images/stories/journal/2box/keyboards.jpg) with a few labeled.

Edit: The big Kensington trackball is only used when Multiplicity won't let me get over to comp 2 for whatever reason.

[zanthor]

I've used the Logitech Trackman marble, I loved them back in Ultima ONline but after wearing out my 4th one in 3 years and they stopped making that model for about 3 years I switched back to mice.

[Aloratnm]

Old thread I know, but have to comment.... trackball mice, IMHO, are the best way to go for gaming. Control is excellent, response time to turn rate is faster than you would get with a regular mouse. What makes it even better is that for multiboxers two of these babies can be side by side and take up very little room!

Both my Logitech trackball mice (the ones pictured in the first thread) sit on a mouse pad, that's how much room they take up!

[Mac]

Edit: The big Kensington trackball is only used when Multiplicity won't let me get over to comp 2 for whatever reason.

I've been using one of these big trackballs for a couple years now. I love it, I used to have some repetitive stress issues with my wrist with the mouse and this fixed it for me.

[Ripper]

I used the Logitech trackball mice for at least 10 years, until I started playing WoW. Was apparent that 3-4 buttons wasn't gonna cut it. Switched to the MX1000, and love it. 10+ buttons, and all very convenient except the middle mouse button. I gave up my N52 for the new Saitek equivalent(black model), and it's great. More buttons, just as comfy, shift states bind to mouse buttons, etc.

[nightelf]

wow another track ball user i love my track ball used it on every game i ever played as soon as i can i will send pics of my setup