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Same, though I don't know if tired is the best word for me. For me, its just like, whats the point? Being able to use a computer without having to move my arms

by aggronn 11y ago

Same, though I don't know if tired is the best word for me. For me, its just like, whats the point? Being able to use a computer without having to move my arms more than an inch or so is kind of...relaxing?

pyre 11y ago
Maybe what you need is the AlphaGrip[1]! [1] http://allthingsergo.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/grip-front-view1.jpg http://allthingsergo.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/gri...
- JackMorgan 11y ago
  I've got one, the mouse leaves a lot to be desired.
  - lfowles 11y ago
    An upgrade I've made to my Alphagrips (with the optical trackball) is to use either a stainless steel ball or a teflon ball instead of the cheap plastic trackball. Edit: Just remembered I also replaced the tiny balls holding the trackball with teflon balls. I think the biggest improvement was just from replacing the main trackball though, I rarely have to clean the sensor/rollers anymore. My biggest issue other than that is the behavior of Shift doesn't match other keyboards :\ Can't shift click to select ranges of text.
    - JackMorgan 11y ago
      Where did you get them to ensure the right size? I'd be really interested. I tried to mod mine with an IBM trackpoint, with no success.
      - lfowles 11y ago
        Ordered them from Mcmasters. I'll have to check exact dimensions later, but I want to say they were 1" and 1/8"
        lfowles 11y ago
        Extreme-Temperature Slippery PTFE Ball, 3/4" Diameter 316 Stainless Steel Precision Ball, 3/4" Diameter Extreme-Temperature Slippery PTFE Ball, 1/8" Diameter Hope that helps! I also tried the same stainless steel in 1/8", but that made the trackball loud.
        JackMorgan 11y ago
        Thanks!
- melling 11y ago
  Someone did a teardown a couple of months ago. Looks interesting. http://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/2yfb7e/photos_alphagrip_igrip_teardown_rebuild_video_in http://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/2yfb7e/...
farresito 11y ago
It's annoying, but one also loses focus. I'm also a huge fan of i3wm, which is a tiling wm that requires no mouse in order to be used, so I can move around without actually moving my hands off the keyboard.

by aggronn 11y ago

pyre 11y ago

Maybe what you need is the AlphaGrip[1]! [1] http://allthingsergo.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/grip-front-view1.jpg http://allthingsergo.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/gri...

JackMorgan 11y ago
I've got one, the mouse leaves a lot to be desired.
- lfowles 11y ago
  An upgrade I've made to my Alphagrips (with the optical trackball) is to use either a stainless steel ball or a teflon ball instead of the cheap plastic trackball. Edit: Just remembered I also replaced the tiny balls holding the trackball with teflon balls. I think the biggest improvement was just from replacing the main trackball though, I rarely have to clean the sensor/rollers anymore. My biggest issue other than that is the behavior of Shift doesn't match other keyboards :\ Can't shift click to select ranges of text.
  - JackMorgan 11y ago
    Where did you get them to ensure the right size? I'd be really interested. I tried to mod mine with an IBM trackpoint, with no success.
    - lfowles 11y ago
      Ordered them from Mcmasters. I'll have to check exact dimensions later, but I want to say they were 1" and 1/8"
      - lfowles 11y ago
        Extreme-Temperature Slippery PTFE Ball, 3/4" Diameter 316 Stainless Steel Precision Ball, 3/4" Diameter Extreme-Temperature Slippery PTFE Ball, 1/8" Diameter Hope that helps! I also tried the same stainless steel in 1/8", but that made the trackball loud.
        JackMorgan 11y ago
        Thanks!
melling 11y ago
Someone did a teardown a couple of months ago. Looks interesting. http://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/2yfb7e/photos_alphagrip_igrip_teardown_rebuild_video_in http://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/2yfb7e/...

farresito 11y ago

It's annoying, but one also loses focus. I'm also a huge fan of i3wm, which is a tiling wm that requires no mouse in order to be used, so I can move around without actually moving my hands off the keyboard.