Belkin N52te - how's your's configured?

[Mostlyskint]

Hi All
My first post.. so be kind!
I have just purchased a Belkin N52te mentioned above by autocad assasin. ebay £24 delivered, bargain
I would be very interested in seeing how he or anyone one else who uses one has the keys mapped.

This is my first step into speeding up my drafting. At the moment i'm using a bog standard 3 button mouse and LT09. and a bag of frozen peas every friday night to take the pain away.

Shopping for a new mouse this week as well probably the MX rev unless you know better.

Thanks Dave

[Strix]

Welcome aboard Mostlyskint

I'm going to give your post its own thread - just to make sure you get as many replies to that as possible!

[Cad64]

Shopping for a new mouse this week as well probably the MX rev unless you know better.

I just got the MX Revolution about a month ago, after my previous Logitech mouse died. Overall, I do like the Revolution. It's very comfortable, it has some nice features and it holds a charge really well. I have left it off the charger for over a week and it's still going strong.

But there are two things I don't really like about it.

1. The scroll wheel, by default, is free spinning. Meaning there is no ratcheting effect for zooming. You can switch to a ratcheted mode, but it's got a really light click. Not really a big deal, just something I've had to get used to.

2. The scroll wheel DOES NOT allow you to pan when depressed like every other mouse ever made. You can program the scroll wheel to pan when depressed, but it's difficult to press the wheel down, and with the touchy scroll wheel, it's difficult to keep from accidentally zooming while panning. What I had to do was program the button on top of the mouse, directly behind the scroll wheel to act as a Pan button. Not really ideal, but it works.

[Mostlyskint]

Thanks For the new thread strix.
Cad 64 thanks for the info. Got the MX half an hour ago just charging it now I will have to see how I get on with the scroll wheel.
I have to say though I almost never pan while im drawing, I just zoom out move zoom in. Although the biggest item i work on only measure 5 mtrs square. I suppose if your doing architectural it might be a different matter.
Love the grip shape of this mouse though.
Thanks for the input chaps.
N52 hasnt arrived yet probably a good thing given I have a new mouse to get used to.

[Tankman]

Welcome to the forums Mostlyskint!

I use a Logitech wireless mouse, been usin' Logitech wireless (including keyboards) for several years.

Not a single complaint from here.

Been thinking a bit about a bluetooth mouse for my enabled Thinkpad™ laptops. No need to use a USB (antenna, or whatever it's called).

Although, my Logitech USB thingy only sticks out about 1/4". Not bad, I can still put the laptop in a case without too much concern.

[alanjt]

It's time to retire my mouse and I'm seriously considering the WoW mouse. There's something appealing about a D-Pad, 15 programmable buttons.


http://www.amazon.com/SteelSeries-Sp...6492713&sr=8-1

[Tankman]

alanjt looks confusing to me! Related to TOD (techno-overload disease)?

[alanjt]

alanjt looks confusing to me! Related to TOD (techno-overload disease)?

It probably has a learning curve. LoL I still can't get over it, it's just an incredible mouse. I wish I could find a floor model of it to just test a little. I found it at Best Buy, but it was in the box. I hate a heavy mouse.

[Mostlyskint]

Hi All
Thanks for the input. Im really liking the MX revolution mouse, its a big step up from a bog standard 3 button dell! and the scroll wheel click being a bit light doesnt bother me.In fact I have just purchased a second one to use at home.
The N52te pad arrived from ebay. So far I think it will be of use.
I will take it to work tomorrow and try it in the real world and see how I get on.

I must say though Im having a few issues with poor tech support from Belkin already, so we will see.

So far I have programmed the basic drawing tools onto the first key map and it does speed things up not moving the mouse upto the ribbon all the time. Early days yet but for £25 its worth a try

[f700es]

I have a Nostromo Speedpad too but I only use it in FPS games. Have you looked here yet?
http://www.n52te.com/community/