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08-18-2006, 05:09 PM
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Joystick instead of mouse?
A person with MS I know needs a joystick to run a computer. No problems with Nintendo and such. Is there such a thing? Her hands just don't do mice and VR is not an option for her. Sites, stores, sources all welcome.
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08-18-2006, 07:43 PM
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Hello Sue!
I remember using a joystick instead of a mouse when I was using Windows 3.0 (may have been 3.1), but that was many moons ago. Take a look at SOFTPEDIA and you may want to wait for some of our members to chime in on this one. Good luck, Paul |
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08-18-2006, 08:36 PM
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There are several software packages that can convert a standard joystick and make it usable as a mouse. Do a Google search on "joystick mouse." My husband uses a sip-n-puff joystick with his mouth for the computer. Sounds like your friend would be able to use the joystick with her hands. It seems like a pretty simple conversion.
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08-18-2006, 09:31 PM
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You might want to check out resources on this site:
Adaptive Computer Resources We have quite a few clients who use the Headmaster which is one of many products you can find here: http://www.prentrom.com/ The Jouse is also pretty popular: http://www.jouse.com/ (KLD) |
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08-18-2006, 11:17 PM
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http://www.imgpresents.com/joy2mse/j2m.htm
here is what you are after for 50 bucks. SOFTWARE to use any joystick as a mouse in windows, lots of macros/options to save time also. you can download the demo free there also http://www.tucows.com/preview/292788 this is a FREE version at TUCOWS download it and see what you think only 500k download
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08-19-2006, 01:37 AM
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08-22-2006, 11:16 PM
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use the Expert Mouse Pro made by Kensington. You can
use it with no finger movement. |
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