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Mouse recommendation for Allegro use

gbejby

Hello everyone,

I apologize if this is not the right forum to use for this post.

I was wondering if anyone can suggest a specific mouse manufacturer/brand that is best for using with Allegro. I use Allegro 70+ hours a week and I am looking for a type of mouse that helps relief the stress off of my wrist and thumb. My hands are large which puts a lot of stress and strain on my hand and fingers when the mouse size is not proportional.

I tried so many mice but no luck. I also searched online for the best PC mice for CAD engineers and that did not lead anywhere.

So any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

gbej

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  • Logitech makes excellent gaming mouses with macro buttons on the side.   Some let you switch between free-spinning or detented scrolling wheel and after 10 years of MGC Boardstation screwed up my right hand, I can map the middle mouse button off of the track wheel, which is a requirement for me.

    G903, G502, Excellent tracking and leading wireless link to your PC.  Dramatic reduction in aggravation.

    https://www.logitechg.com/en-us/products/gaming-mice.html

    I have the side buttons programmed to switch between etch edit mode and placement mode.  Those macros are stored inside the mouse, not relying on a utility plugin except to change the macro.

    Wireless is an option, not a requirement, which is nice.   And, they have been sturdy for me (four years of use and counting with two BNIB spares in a closet.)

  • in reply to RFinley

    Thanks I changed my env variable to what you suggested. it is actually good. However, the problem i am having is with my thumb. I am right handed and I am trying to minimize the use of my thumb. The trackball puts a lot of pressure on my thumb as I have to keep using it constantly.  I used Logitech MX ERGO all day today and I can feel that my thumb is hurts because it is used to constantly move the trackball. The more I try different mice, the more I get convinced that my issue with the size of the mouse. I like the size of the Logitech trackball mouse, but only if they were normal mouse without the trackball because my hands are large. :-)

      I will order one of the ones you suggested and give it a try. hopefully they have a good size.

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  • in reply to RFinley

    Thanks I changed my env variable to what you suggested. it is actually good. However, the problem i am having is with my thumb. I am right handed and I am trying to minimize the use of my thumb. The trackball puts a lot of pressure on my thumb as I have to keep using it constantly.  I used Logitech MX ERGO all day today and I can feel that my thumb is hurts because it is used to constantly move the trackball. The more I try different mice, the more I get convinced that my issue with the size of the mouse. I like the size of the Logitech trackball mouse, but only if they were normal mouse without the trackball because my hands are large. :-)

      I will order one of the ones you suggested and give it a try. hopefully they have a good size.

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