Soblow Xaselgio 
I'd like to try a trackball mouse, would you have any recommendation for beginner-friendly devices of that kind?
#trackball
#trackball
Albi 
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@Soblow get an old ps2 ball mouse and turn it upside down
install lizard 🦎💿@Soblow i dunno how well i represent a beginner because i switched to trackballing somewhat recently and took to it pretty much instantly
but the two i have are the Elecom HUGE and a Logitech Ergo 575
the logitech is definitely more similar to a regular mouse, with a familiar layout and the trackball embedded in the thumbrest. if you want something that's not too different o what you're used to, this one's pretty nice. bit basic, with two extra programmable buttons. i'm happy with it, i switched to the HUGE for my main computer but i still use the logitech for my laptop and as a travel mouse
but the two i have are the Elecom HUGE and a Logitech Ergo 575
the logitech is definitely more similar to a regular mouse, with a familiar layout and the trackball embedded in the thumbrest. if you want something that's not too different o what you're used to, this one's pretty nice. bit basic, with two extra programmable buttons. i'm happy with it, i switched to the HUGE for my main computer but i still use the logitech for my laptop and as a travel mouse
Marcos@Soblow I would say it depends what sort of #trackball you have in mind. There are some that are geared for your whole hand (or groups of fingers) and there are some that are geared more towards your thumb. Personally I love the #Logitech thumb-oriented trackball styles. I have several models and have been using them for years and years. The latest that is a good place to start if you decide you might like that is the Ergo M575. If you have the possibility of visiting a store that would sell trackballs, try them out in your hands and see what you like. That will help inform your decision.
myrita@Soblow https://ploopy.co/classic-trackball/
I have the adept trackball and I like it a lot
@Soblow ofc :3
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@Soblow i've had ok luck with the logitech trackballs, both the m570 and mx ergo. though they don't hold up amazingly under heavy use. i had to take the mx ergo apart to clean the scroll wheel
there's also clones that are a lot cheaper if you just want to try it. i got this one when i accidentally left the mx ergo at my parents' house https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D2D127J2
i think this style which you use with your right thumb is the most accurate and easiest to adapt to after using a mouse (at least assuming that you're right handed). i've adjusted to this style so well that i even prefer it over a regular mouse for gaming
i also have a kensington orbit trackball mouse which i think is even more ergonomic (you use it with 2-3 fingers) but also a lot less accurate and harder to get used to tho is probably the best if you really want to avoid RSI
personally i'm a huge fan of trackballs no matter the type! i've been using the logitech style ones for like 8 years now and i think it's really helped me to to avoid getting RSI
there's also clones that are a lot cheaper if you just want to try it. i got this one when i accidentally left the mx ergo at my parents' house https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D2D127J2
i think this style which you use with your right thumb is the most accurate and easiest to adapt to after using a mouse (at least assuming that you're right handed). i've adjusted to this style so well that i even prefer it over a regular mouse for gaming
i also have a kensington orbit trackball mouse which i think is even more ergonomic (you use it with 2-3 fingers) but also a lot less accurate and harder to get used to tho is probably the best if you really want to avoid RSI
personally i'm a huge fan of trackballs no matter the type! i've been using the logitech style ones for like 8 years now and i think it's really helped me to to avoid getting RSI
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rootile@Soblow i started daily driving my logitech m575 and got used to it quickly
KrAA_b@Soblow make sure not to get the elecom huge.
I bought it because the layout seemed nice - and it's amazing! But the sticktion is TERRIBLE. It's just a really big pain if you need to be precise. Even getting the cursor to the correct character is just aaaaaah 
. Could have been great - isn't
@KrAA_b oh, that's surprising...
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@Soblow interesting.. I wonder why. I even switched out the ruby bearings for ceramic ones because that's supposed to help but it didn't for me 
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Maybe they don't need the precision and like the layout - which IS really cool. If you get a chance to ask them please let me know what they did 