<!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 3.2 Final//EN"> <HTML> <HEAD> <META NAME="GENERATOR" CONTENT="SGML-Tools 1.0.9"> <TITLE>The 3 Button Serial Mouse mini-HOWTO: Models Tested </TITLE> <LINK HREF="3-Button-Mouse-14.html" REL=next> <LINK HREF="3-Button-Mouse-12.html" REL=previous> <LINK HREF="3-Button-Mouse.html#toc13" REL=contents> </HEAD> <BODY> <A HREF="3-Button-Mouse-14.html">Next</A> <A HREF="3-Button-Mouse-12.html">Previous</A> <A HREF="3-Button-Mouse.html#toc13">Contents</A> <HR> <H2><A NAME="s13">13. Models Tested </A></H2> <P>There are a lot of different mice out there, and I cannot honestly say that you should go out and buy one rather than the other. What I can do is give a list of what I think these mice do, based on experience and heresay. Even with this information you should be a little cautious - we had two identical mice in our office on two computers, some things worked on one and not t'other! Any additions to this list would be welcome. <P> <P><B>Mouse Systems optical mouse, serial version</B><BR> Works well (as you might expect from the name!) without ClearDTR or ClearRTS in the config.<BR> <B>WiN mouse, as sold by Office World for eight quid.</B><BR> Standard dual-mode Microsoft/MouseSystems.<BR> <B>Agiler Mouse 2900</B><BR> Standard dual-mode Microsoft/MouseSystems. SYSGRATION SYS2005 chip is solderable.<BR> <B>Sicos mouse,</B><BR> Works ok, needs ClearDTR & Clear RTS in config.<BR> <B>Index sell a mouse for 10 quid,</B><BR> Doesn't work in 3 button mode, but does have nice instructions :-)<BR> <B>Artec mouse</B><BR> Usual dual-protocol mouse, needs `ClearDTR' set in config, NOT `ClearRTS'<BR> <B>DynaPoint 3 button serial mouse.</B><BR> Usual dual-protocol mouse, needs `ClearDTR' AND `ClearRTS' in Xconfig.<BR> <B>Genius Easymouse 3 button mouse</B><BR> Works fine with Mouseman protocol without the ChordMiddle parameter set. From Roderick Johnstone ( <A HREF="mailto:rmj@ast.cam.ac.uk">rmj@ast.cam.ac.uk</A>)<BR> <B>Truemouse, made in Taiwan</B><BR> Works OK, needs `ClearDTR' in config. (From <A HREF="http://ccn.cs.dal.ca/~ae721/Profile.html">Tim MacEachern</A>)<BR> <B>Champ brand mouse</B><BR> Needs to have switch in PC mode, which enables MouseSystems protocol also. (From tnugent@gucis.cit.gu.edu.au)<BR> <B>MicroSpeed mouse</B><BR> Usual dual-protocol mouse.<BR> <B>Venus brand ($7)</B><BR> Has a jumper inside to switch between 2 and 3 button mode. (From <A HREF="mailto:mhoward@mth.com">mhoward@mth.com </A>)<BR> <B>Saturn</B><BR> Switched mouse, works OK as MouseSystems in 3-button position. (From <A HREF="mailto:grant@oj.rsmas.miami.edu">grant@oj.rsmas.miami.edu </A>.)<BR> <B>Manhattan mouse.</B><BR> Switch for `MS AM' / `PC AT' modes, MS mode works fine with the <CODE>gpm -R</CODE> method. (From <A HREF="mailto:komanec@umel.fee.vutbr.cz">komanec@umel.fee.vutbr.cz</A>).<BR> <B>Inland mouse.</B><BR> Switch for `PC/MS' modes, works fine. (From <A HREF="http://ptsg.eecs.berkeley.edu/~venkates/">http://ptsg.eecs.berkeley.edu/~venkates</A>).<BR> <B>qMouse (3-button), FCC ID E6qmouse X31.</B><BR> Sells in the USA for about $10. Works with `gpm -t msc -r 20'. No jumpers or switches for MouseSystems 3-button mode. Unreliable in X. Does not respond to <CODE>echo "*n" > /dev/mouse</CODE>.<BR> <B>Mitsumi Mouse (2-button), FCC ID EW4ECM-S3101.</B><BR> Sells in the USA for about $12. Reliable in X and under gpm, smooth double-button. (These two from <A HREF="mailto:gustafso@math.utah.edu">gustafso@math.utah.edu</A>)<BR> <B>PC Accessories mouse that i got from CompUSA for under $10.</B><BR> Has PC/MS switch on bottom. Works OK. (From <A HREF="mailto:steveb@communique.net">steveb@communique.net</A>)<BR> <B>First Mouse - seriously cheap at 7.79 pounds at Tempo.</B><BR> Dual Microsoft/MouseSystems, mode set by button depress at power-up. No switches, no links. Four wire connection, echo '*n' doesn't work. `gpm -R' works a treat. (From <A HREF="mailto:peterk@henhouse.demon.co.uk">peterk@henhouse.demon.co.uk</A>)<BR> <B>Trust 3-button mouse.</B><BR> Dual-mode with switch, works OK as MouseSystems in `PC' mode. gpm doesn't like the Microsoft mode.<BR> <B>Chic 410</B><BR> Works perfectly when kept in ms mode and used with the gpm -R command. From Stephen M. Weiss ( <A HREF="mailto:steve@esc.ie.lehigh.edu">steve@esc.ie.lehigh.edu</A>)<BR> <B>KeyMouse 3-button mouse.</B><BR> Works OK with ClearDTR and ClearRTS in Xconfig; `-o dtr' needed with gpm. (From <A HREF="mailto:EZ4PHIL@aol.com">EZ4PHIL@aol.com</A>)<BR> <B>Qtronix keyboard `Scorpio 60'</B><BR> All three buttons work in MouseSystems protocol. (From <A HREF="mailto:hwe@uebemc.siemens.de">hwe@uebemc.siemens.de</A>)<BR> <B>Tecra 720 laptop</B><BR> The glidepoint is on /dev/cua0; the stick is on /dev/psaux. (From <A HREF="mailto:apollo@anl.gov">apollo@anl.gov</A>)<BR> <B>Anubis mouse</B><BR> Works fine, need to hold down left button whenever switching to the X virtual console. (From <A HREF="mailto:Joel.Crisp@bristol.ac.uk">Joel Crisp</A>)<BR> <B>Yakumo No.1900 mouse</B><BR> Works with <CODE>gpm -R -t ms</CODE> exporting to X. (From <A HREF="mailto:flinx.nbg.sub.org!oli@flinx.nbg.sub.org">Oliver Schwank</A>)<BR> <B>Genius `Easy Trak' Trackball</B><BR> Is <B>not</B> Microsoft compatible, use <CODE>Mouseman</CODE> in the Xconfig and it will work fine. (From <A HREF="mailto:VTanger@aol.com">VTanger@aol.com</A>.)<BR> <B>Highscreen Mouse Pro</B><BR> `Works fine' says <A HREF="mailto:alfonso@univaq.it">alfonso@univaq.it</A>.<BR> <B>Logitech CA series</B><BR> Works in X using MMseries protocol, at 2400 Baud, 150 SampleRate. (Should also apply to Logitech CC, CE, C7 & C9 mice). (From <A HREF="mailto:vkochend@nyx.net">vkochend@nyx.net</A>.)<BR> <B>A4-Tech mouse</B><BR> Works OK, needs <CODE>DTR</CODE> line under both X and gpm. (From <A HREF="mailto:deane@gooroos.com">deane@gooroos.com</A>)<BR> <B>Vertech mouse</B><BR> Normal Microsoft/Mousesystems behaviour, can be soldered for a permenant fix. (From <A HREF="mailto:duncan@fs3.ph.man.ac.uk">duncan@fs3.ph.man.ac.uk</A>.) <BR> <B>Boeder M-7 ``Bit Star'' (and other M series apart from M13)</B><BR> Switches to Mousesystems protocol by holding any button down at power-on. (From <A HREF="mailto:sjt@tappin.force9.co.uk">mailto:sjt@tappin.force9.co.uk</A>.) <BR> <B>Mouse Systems ``Scroll'' Mouse (four buttons and a roller/button)</B><BR> Has a 2/3 switch - in mode 3 functions as a three button MouseSystems mouse, ignoring extra button & wheel. Doesn't need <CODE>ClearRTS/DTR.</CODE> (From <A HREF="mailto:parker1@airmail.net">parker1@airmail.net</A>.)<BR> <B>Radio Shack 3-button Serial Mouse</B><BR> Model 26-8432, available in Tandy for about 20 quid. Works as Mousesystems with ClearDTR. (From <A HREF="mailto:Sherilyn@sidaway.demon.co.uk">Sherilyn@sidaway.demon.co.uk</A>.)<BR> <B>Dexxa serial mouse</B><BR> Works fine using Microsoft protocol in Xconfig, no ChordMiddle or anything needed. (From <A HREF="mailto:slevy@ncsa.uiuc.edu">mailto:slevy@ncsa.uiuc.edu</A>.)<BR> <B>Belkin 3 button mouse</B><BR> As purchased from Sears (\$10), needs <CODE>-o rts</CODE> under gpm (and probably <CODE>ClearRTS</CODE> under X) when in PC mode. (From <A HREF="mailto:mmicek@csz.com">mailto:mmicek@csz.com</A>.) <HR> <A HREF="3-Button-Mouse-14.html">Next</A> <A HREF="3-Button-Mouse-12.html">Previous</A> <A HREF="3-Button-Mouse.html#toc13">Contents</A> </BODY> </HTML>