LECOM HUGE Trackball 52mm Trackball running on rubies.

[transmaster]

Is anyone using this LECOM trackball. I have always used thumb operated trackball but this one with its 52mm trackball that has ruby bearings is interesting.

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[rnb2]

I tried a finger trackball late last year (the Elecom DEFT) when I discovered that trackballs (even thumb trackballs) are generally easier on my arthritic thumb and give me better overall precision than my Wacom tablet (I use a Magic Trackpad with my left hand for gestures, and keep the Wacom around for things that work best with it).

I never could get a finger trackball to work for me - my fingers just aren't used to the motions, and getting my thumb used to clicking was also difficult. The best trackball, and it wasn't even close, was the Elecom IST ($40-$60, depending on whether it's on sale) - there's also a very expensive IST Pro ($150), which I couldn't justify. The IST has a slightly larger ball than most thumb trackballs, but the thing that really sets it apart is that it uses roller bearings instead of the more common ruby ball bearings. The rollers feel a little bit rougher than ball bearings, but they're much more precise and never suffer from the stiction issues that afflict ball bearings as oils and debris gum them up.

 

[transmaster]

I am not happy with the use I am getting out of the Logitech MX Ero trackball, 3 of them in a little over 4 years.

It has been a long time since I have used a trackball that works with my fingers. I was taking a close look at its controls and it has 3 fn keys. That is the switch device button on Mac Keyboards. The MX Ero has 2. plus is uses a single AA battery which I am told lasts seemingly forever depending how much it is used. The foam wrist rest looks good.

Most of the Elecom trackballs use synthetic rubies for bearings.

I ordered is so we will see how I like it.

 

[AlphaCentauri]

I’ve been using the wired version for quite some time now. I like that it supports my wrist. Elecom’s Mac software is atrocious, however SteerMouse works beautifully with this trackball. The ball movement is a bit jerky initially, but becomes buttery smooth after a week or two as the rubies worn down ever so slightly.

 

[transmaster]

I never though I would say this but this Elecom Huge blows the logitech Ergo thumb trackball out of the water. Steermouse is the key to my quick adaptation to this finger operated trackball. Having 2 fingers on the trackball really enhances your precision the size means that with adjustments you can reach anywhere on the screen quickly with minimal ball movement.

 

[rafale77]

Been using the Kensington Slimblade for years. A bit of a different design but also with an enormous ball and for me it's been the best for precision. I am still using a magic trackpad for most mundane tasks though.

 

[AlphaCentauri]

Been using the Kensington Slimblade for years. A bit of a different design but also with an enormous ball and for me it's been the best for precision. I am still using a magic trackpad for most mundane tasks though.

Had this one, too. Great, but I needed more wrist support, hence the Elecom Huge.

Didn’t have enough space on my desk for Kensington Expert with attached wrist support, otherwise I could have gone with this one, instead of Huge.

 

[rafale77]

Had this one, too. Great, but I needed more wrist support, hence the Elecom Huge.

Didn’t have enough space on my desk for Kensington Expert with attached wrist support, otherwise I could have gone with this one, instead of Huge.

The ergonomics seem to always be a challenge. Can't deny that the angle down is not ideal and I have fiddled around with pads to vary the angle and ended with a setup where my elbow is resting on the desk. Eventually it is switching my uses between 2 devices that made it easier on my wrist. Is the Huge that much better? I think it would be hard for me to let go of the multi touch functionalities of the apple trackpad on MacOs.

 

[AlphaCentauri]

The ergonomics seem to always be a challenge. Can't deny that the angle down is not ideal and I have fiddled around with pads to vary the angle and ended with a setup where my elbow is resting on the desk. Eventually it is switching my uses between 2 devices that made it easier on my wrist. Is the Huge that much better? I think it would be hard for me to let go of the multi touch functionalities of the apple trackpad on MacOs.

I have big hands and Huge fits my hand really nice. No movement in the wrist at all and I've had wrist problems before. I've been using Apple Touchpad for several years, the problem for me was that I had to move my wrist while using it, otherwise it is really great, especially multi-touch (as you've mentioned).

 

[transmaster]

I is amazing how fast I am adapting to the Lecom Huge. It is not at all like the index finger trackballs I tried in past years. The Logic Tech Ergo does not feel right after using the Huge. The only thing I am getting used to is the functions my thumb does now.