[linux-help] Re: Scroll mouse only knows down

[Ryan Claycamp <ryanc@xxxxxxxxxx>]

On Tue, Aug 05, 2003 at 08:05:27AM -0500, James Lancaster wrote:
> On Wednesday 16 July 2003 23:16, you wrote:
> > I purchased a cheap GE/Jasco optical scroll mouse last night. It works
> > fine except for the scroll wheel; I can only scroll down. After a
> > search on Google Groups I discovered the xev program. It reports that
> > either way I move the wheel is an event for button 5.
> >
> > I've changed the protocol under X to different ones, I started with
> > ImPS/2. Sometimes xev only sees three buttons but if it sees the wheel
> > both directions are button 5. Is there anything I can can do? Should I
> > just return the mouse? If so, do I replace it or spend a little extra
> > money to get a Logitech or even Microsoft? I've heard that Microsoft
> > at least makes good hardware.
> 
> The correct protocol is IMPS/2 even for USB mice (of topic: those peole with 
> more buttons, ExplorerPS/2 is the driver (5btns+2scroll), including the 
> Logitech MXseries etc: http://linux.netpimpz.com/mx700/)
> 
> I would replace it. After I got my first optical mouse I found a $2 one at 
> the saturday sale and bought it, and it didn't work correctly. If it reports 
> button 5 for both, it is very likely broken.
> 

I ended up returning the mouse and getting another one. It had the
same problem. By the time I returned that one it was a new week and
new sales. There was a rebate on the Microsoft USB optical scroll
mouse bringing it to $20, only $5 extra. I got it working, after a
kernel recompile, and things are great.

I don't think I tried the ExplorerPS/2 driver or even knew about
it. The Jasco did have 5 buttons and a scroll wheel. Maybe that would
have done the trick. Because the second mouse acted the same way I'm
sure it was a driver/software issue. I didn't have the patience to
chase the problem and for an extra $5 got a good working mouse.

Ryan
-- 
Having lost control of the Senate and lacking a clear leader and message,
the Democratic Party appears to be in disarray. What do you think?
"It's not as bad as it could be. The Democrats could be desperate enough to
run Walter Mondale agai--oh, shit." - The Onion, http://www.theonion.com/
-- This is the linux-help@xxxxxxxxx list.  To unsubscribe,
visit http://www.complete.org/cgi-bin/listargate-aclug.cgi