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DeskHop – Fast Desktop Switching

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#101
I use a Nulea trackball and a Nulea keyboard. I bought two of the trackballs. The previous trackball I had, the scrollwheel was dying too often (for $60 it was kind of annoying) and the Logitech MX trackball, eventually the switch for clicking dies, and replacing it yourself is more than just a 2 minute task, not worth it for me).

I prefer just having two trackballs, especially since they don't move, they're very ergonomic. The keyboard is the style of a Microsoft Ergonomic Keyboard, but it supports multiple devices. The keys are exactly how I wanted them (flat), and its been a good keyboard, supports one USB dongle connection, and two bluetooth connections, which is what I wanted. I was surprised how good the keyboard is after passing on it on Amazon a few times, which led me to try their trackballs, and I was not disappointed with either purchase.

I prefer to just hard switch the keyboard, so I don't get confused as to which computer I'm going to be typing on, sometimes I switch computers to google something personal that I rather not type on a work machine.

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#102
post #61

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I wish there was a solution for Android. Sliders for fine grained selections are horrible in touch interfaces.

Same on iOS.

At least in Android you can pull the slider up for finer control, though every now and then they tweak how well this works so YMMV

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#105

This is great, but why use raspberry pi? Seems like the same functionality would be easier and more robust using an embedded-type system like Arduino. Teensy boards in particular can act as USB hosts.

It uses a Pi Pico, not the Linux SBC. Arduino-tier.

Re: DeskHop – Fast Desktop Switching

#106

This is great, but why use raspberry pi? Seems like the same functionality would be easier and more robust using an embedded-type system like Arduino. Teensy boards in particular can act as USB hosts.

It uses a Pi Pico, not the Linux SBC. Arduino-tier.

Ah! Didn’t catch that, thanks.

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#108

This is great, but why use raspberry pi? Seems like the same functionality would be easier and more robust using an embedded-type system like Arduino. Teensy boards in particular can act as USB hosts.

It's not a full Raspberry Pi, but their RP2040 microcontroller based board. Teensy boards are awesome but they are kind of pricey. This one is 4-5$, it's in stock everywhere, and what's usually the most important reason for making such decisions - I had two lying around from a previous project :-)

Re: DeskHop – Fast Desktop Switching

#109
I literally installed Mouse without Borders this week! But hardware is better for secure login screens and the like. So, I still have a KVM switch. One thing I learned is that I don't want seamless mouse between two monitors.

So, I setup "holding" down CTRL which allows the mouse to pass. Its just a nice way to stop accidents and for when I want auto window sizing at borders. This project looks great if it can support holding down CTRL to allow the mouse to pass into the other screen.

I also love clipboard copy. That is kinda a biggie some days.

Re: DeskHop – Fast Desktop Switching

#110

This is great, but why use raspberry pi? Seems like the same functionality would be easier and more robust using an embedded-type system like Arduino. Teensy boards in particular can act as USB hosts.

Most times, the answer to these types of questions on hobby projects is that the maker either knew more about Pies than Arduinos, or simply had a Pi lying around and not an Arduino in their home when inspiration struck, heh.

I've certainly been guilty of doing something "a worse way" simply because it's what I first thought of and was available to me, and you gotta strike while the mental iron's hot.

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