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News Release from: Micromark C and CD | Subject: Cursor Controls optical trackerball
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 09 October 2002
Optical trackerball works under water
A new patented optical trackerball device that will operate fully immersed in liquid is now available from Micromark C and CD.
A new patented optical trackerball device that will operate fully immersed in liquid is now available from Micromark C and CD The device from Cursor Controls has been developed in response to specific demands from the industrial, military and marine markets and will not only work underwater but also with coffee, cola and even beer
This patented design has full IP68 seal rating against liquid ingress, enabling it to endure the toughest of operating environments.
The cursor controller for screen-based systems is available in 38 and 50mm ball sizes with a choice of quadrature, PS/2 or USB outputs.
Visitors to the Hanover Messe in April were shown a demonstration of an optical 38mm version trackerball device working underwater for five days continuously.
Each unit is designed to give minimum contact with the ball and achieve the best feel of any trackerball currently available.
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