trackball
Rotating cursor controller
A trackball is a computer pointing device consisting of a ball held in a socket, rotated by the thumb or fingers to move the cursor.
Unlike a mouse, the device stays stationary while the ball moves: I switched to a trackball to ease my wrist strain.
Trackballs were common on early laptops before touchpads became standard.
Small gnawing mammal
- pointerReference to memory location
- cursorOn-screen position indicator
- sensorInput-detecting device
- housingDwellings or protective covering
button · optical · mechanical · stationary · ergonomic · Kensington · Logitech · CST
Brief sharp noise
- dragResistance through fluid
- selectCarefully pick from options
- moveChange location or act
- panShallow cooking vessel
zoom · rotate · scroll · precision · accuracy · control · navigate · manipulate
Designed for bodily efficiency
- RSIChronic motion damage
- adaptiveAble to change accordingly
- assistiveProviding help or aid
- mobilityCapacity for movement
dexterity · low-effort · adjustable · mounting · disability · therapeutic
Technical drawing technology
- workstationTechnical computing system
- militaryArmed forces collectively
- marineRelating to the sea
- ruggedTough and uneven
mouse
Small gnawing mammal
housing · button · optical · mechanical · stationary · ergonomic · Kensington · Logitech · CST · wireless
click
Brief sharp noise
pan · zoom · rotate · scroll · precision · accuracy · control · navigate · manipulate · hover
ergonomic
Designed for bodily efficiency
mobility · dexterity · low-effort · adjustable · mounting · disability · therapeutic
CAD
Technical drawing technology
- workstationTechnical computing system
- militaryArmed forces collectively
- marineRelating to the sea
rugged · sealed · embedded · kiosk · cleanroom · rackmount · console
cabinet
Enclosed storage furniture
- assistive deviceswheelchair, glasses, wheelchairs, eyeglasses, walkers
- computer mouseclicking, double-click, left-click, right-click, scrolling
- accessibilitywheelchair access, wheelchair sports, wheelchair ramp, adaptive skiing, accessibility features
- 90s TechWindows 95, Windows 98, dial-up, Netscape, AOL
- arcade gaminginsert coin, high score, joystick, game over, credits
- controlsbutton, switch, dial, knob, lever
trackballmouse
Small gnawing mammal
touchpad · touchscreen · gesture control · eye tracker · graphics tablet
trackballbrain-computer interface
System connecting mind to machine
touchscreen · gesture recognition · voice control · eye tracking · motion control