I thought the trackpoint would be a real game-changer for me, because I always enjoyed using the Lenovo trackpoints. Although with the UHK I do not use it that much. Reason is that using the side of the thumb is not feeling good. I could use the middle finger, but then part of the benefit of not needing to move the hand from the home row position is lost…
What is your experience to make the trackpoint “work” for you?
I am using the side of my thumb and have no problem with it…
Likewise.
I’m using my thumb as well, but I have to say that, initially, my precision with the trackpoint was very poor. I had to mess quite a bit with the sensitivity and acceleration configurations until I found one I liked.
Still, when I’m with my fingers on the home row, I tend to use the mouse layer quite a lot.
I use the side of my thumb. It did take a while to get used to it, but I did eventually. I’ll occasionally use my pointer still when i’m just browsing or doing activities that don’t require using a lot of keys.
And which settings have you ended up with? 
Trackpoint - Do you like it?
Also, to this question… I am more fond of the trackball module, but whenever I connect the touchpad or trackpoint module, I then keep forgetting to switch back for weeks, so I am clearly not uncomfortable with any of them.
Here’s the current settings on my $onInit macro:
set module.trackpoint.baseSpeed 0.0
set module.trackpoint.speed 0.7
set module.trackpoint.xceleration 1.5
set module.keycluster.scrollAxisLock 1
set module.trackpoint.navigationMode.mod scroll
set module.trackpoint.navigationMode.shift caret
set diagonalSpeedCompensation 1
Basically a slow start and low(ish) acceleration, helps with precision without taking too long to go from one screen to another, for instance. This works well on Linux but too slow on Windows.
I actually thought the sensitivity was way too high when I first got the trackpoint. I lowered it and then realized the default actually works perfect after switching back to it
I use these:
set module.trackpoint.baseSpeed 0
set module.trackpoint.speed 0.7
set module.trackpoint.xceleration 0.7
and use my thumb (side). But I frequently swap back to the touchpad. Can’t make up my mind which one I like better.
Where in the agent do you add this?
Add a macro and call it $onInit:
Then “Add macro action…” and add a </> Command and paste the commands in the Macro commands field:
Save, then Save to keyboard.
The $onInit macro will be executed whenever the keyboard powers up, or reboots.
awesome, thank you!
I always have a hard time using the trackpoint, due to my thumb hurts when I use it for a workday, I really tried but I didn’t get use to it. I’ll try it again with your advice guys.
I started to get pain from using a mouse and normal keyboard, so I tried a few solutions - a rollermouse + Keychron was my favourite, but I started to get pain in my thumb reaching down to the rollermouse.
So I went with the UHK and the trackpoint module. I loved the trackpoint in the ThinkPad laptops so I thought it would be the perfect solution. And it was good, but the reach again affected my thumb after a few months.
So now I’ve completely replaced it with the keyboard mouse movements, plus an ergo mouse when I need more accurate/fast movements (I’m a programmer working on CAD software).
So, yes I like it, but I can’t use it with my thumb, and using it with a finger for me defeats the purpose of getting the UHK in the first place.
This thread has been dead for a while but I don’t think the conversation itself is no longer relevant. Like many I loved the trackpoint on Thinkpads. After moving away from them for Framework I tended to REALLY enjoy trackballs. I think they are a pretty unique mousing device that is superior in a lot of way. However, while I have had the trackpoint module for the UHK I just never used it. I decided to give it a whirl as it seems to be the only mousing module that is used in most of UHK’s marketing.
So I gave it a whirl for a day so far. It was very sensitive, but I liked it because it meant that more subtle movements could be used and a savings in effort would be observed. This was absolutely the case, and now I am really getting good at it. I use a 4k monitor that is broken down into 4 1080p monitors.
The sensitivity is a huge bonus and I know I can adjust it. I think it is just a really well made module and I am really happy that I got one. I would recommend that if you are using one and you think it isn’t that great, that you just give it a serious chance over a couple of days and I am sure you may change your mind.
I think trying to use the mouse modules on the uhk with your thumb is a bad way to do things. I have the track pad and I still use my pointer finger to operate it, I have the trackball on the way as well and I think I’ll still use my pointer finger to control it. I use it in tandem with a normal mouse for anything that is more that just a quick point and click.
Personally I find the thumb as an underused appendage. Using it with thumb clusters has some of the brilliant keyboard design I have experienced. Because the amount of force to move the mouse is so little I have had zero discomfort with my thumb. I appreciate that my hands stay in a position to continue typing.
Agree, thumb is underused. But my thumbs are, sadly, are not too precise. My right thumb is fine for a regular trackball (i.e., Logitech or ProtoArc thumb-driven trackball) but even the right-hand trackball module is too small to use for me. (The itty bitty thing on the left hand 3-key cluster module is hopeless for anything except scrolling a window.)
So this is a vote for a RIGHT-HAND 3-KEY CLUSTER MODULE, please! I’m coordinated enough for THAT and can use the extra buttons …
