mouse verticale, trackball o joystick

[Fanta]

hi, introduce me, I am new to the forum, I design professional video audio systems and autocad use also for many hours per day consecutively.
the intensive use of traditional mouse led me to problems of epicondilitis to the right elbow and pains to the right hand. I was advised to switch to a graphic tablet with pen. I currently use the wacom bamboo. pains have decreased, but the problem is that the pen does not have the function of the wheel (scroll) that for me with autocad is absolutely indispensable for example to zoom quickly with center at the point where the mouse is pointed. with the pen I have to go and make various choices in the menus, and it is very uncomfortable.
I read that for my problems it is also useful a vertical mouse, therefore I was evaluating among various input peripherals that allow the hand to stand in vertical position compared to the forearm (what is said the position of the handshake, which is the one that greatly reduces my problems), but that it has the function of the scroll wheel.
I wonder if any of you use vertical mouse-type peripherals such as evoluent, which has the traditional two buttons with central wheel but vertically put, or if they are better joystick-like tools, such as 3m em500 or trackball like logitech, and with which of these are better for the predominantly use of cad.
Thank you very much to all.

 

[Antonio Errigo]

Hello, fanta, then how did you solve the problem? Unfortunately, I have it too.

 

[infallibile_GF]

I, in modeling 3d, with the use of a normal mouse and 3d spacemouse, noticed a sharp improvement of wrist pain. the use of two devices, instead of just the mouse, distributes the load on the two hands, avoiding to overload always the same.

 

[Antonio Errigo]

I, in modeling 3d, with the use of a normal mouse and 3d spacemouse, noticed a sharp improvement of wrist pain. the use of two devices, instead of just the mouse, distributes the load on the two hands, avoiding to overload always the same.

listen but if I only use the 2d autocad version, with the spacemouse I'm fine the same?

 

[infallibile_GF]

If you only use the 2d the 3d spacemouse you don't need anything

 

[Antonio Errigo]

If you only use the 2d the 3d spacemouse you don't need anything

Why? I'm sorry for my unconsciousness, I couldn't avoid all those movements I should make with the classic mouse? the problem is all the movements with the relative zoom and the pan command that I should simplify, so I thought to make them with the left lightening the use of the right mouse

 

[infallibile_GF]

In fact the 3d spacemouse would allow you to make these moves and zoom even in autocad 2d. by personal experience I tell you that using it in 2d for pan and zoom is uncomfortable, because, having a much higher sensitivity than the mouse, these operations turn out to be quite slow, always if compared to the mouse wheel. It is true that they are much more fluid, but everything becomes even much slower. then at the end for your problem would be better vertical mouse. if you want to deal with a cost of 170 euros, you can try the 3d spacemouse. If you order it on amazon, you can try it for a month, and if you don't find yourself well, you'll rectify it.

 

[Catafratto]

I also have the spacemouse, in 3d gives the most naturally but also with autocad it is fine. just that it's a little slower in the zoom, although I think it's configurable speed, but it also makes the pan directly, without pressing the central mouse button and then downloads you from a typical action. there are various models, for zoom/pan just the base

 

[Papao]

I also had pains in the forearm, a tendinite lancinante.
I came to no longer be able to hold the traditional mouse with the right hand and forced to use it with the left hand: you can imagine how impedied you can be if not trained! !
I did research and bought a vertical mouse; I immediately noticed a great relief and with my surprise I immediately realized I could use the mouse without pain; I've spent years and I haven't had a problem anymore.

in my opinion, if you want to eliminate the disturbances, you have to buy a vertical mouse, maybe try with the cheapest ones, they are 25-30 euros and they are fine;
the spacemouse still forces you to have your hand in a position almost horizontal and not to "hand side" as our friend called it.

 

[davide75]

I used trivial vertical mouse like those of trust if not even under brands. for 3D modeling their work and I noticed improvements to the forearm.
you can try with the vertical logitech.

Mouse wireless ergonomico Logitech MX Vertical

Acquista MX Vertical Posizione naturale “a stretta di mano”, angolo di inclinazione verticale per una migliore postura del polso, superficie antiscivolo, pulsanti personalizzati, interruttore velocità cursore e molto altro

www.logitech.com

the mx version for my hand I find it great and I find myself better with the lift.

possibly there are those trusts

Trust.com - Mouse

Mouse

www.trust.com

I suggest you try before buying them at least to figure out how you feel