To type text, or what ever, using the direct launch buttons, at the step for new trigger, push the direct launch button of your choice. Now you are all done and can use the top right button to perform a double click. And finally, click on bot box that says RESTORE MOUSE LOCATION. Where it says FRONT WINDOW'S TOP LEFT CENTER click on it and change it to CURRENT MOUSE LOCATION. Where it says CLICK, click on it and change it to DOUBLE CLICK. This action will show up in the right window. In the center, double click on MOVE OR CLICK MOUSE.
Just to the right, is a double arrow and next to it are the words that say IS PRESSED.The word NONE is replaced with USB/PS2 WHEEL MOUSE BUTTON 5. While it is blue, press the button that is the top right button of the track ball, or any button you want to become a double click on the Kensington Expert Mouse, (KEM). Notice the blue box that shows up and says NONE.You will be using this option for all the track ball functions to work. The second from the bottom option is DEVICE TRIGGER. If you look closely you will see a green plus sign with the command NEW TRIGGER.Create a new macro by clicking the center plus sign for ADD MACRO.Click on the bottom left plus sign to add a Group.
5 second pause between commands and use TYPE IT instead of pasting when inserting text.Īs an example let's create a macro to assign a double click to the top right button of the track ball: My solution was to use Keyboard Maestro purchased from their web site (it doesn't work with the sandboxed version from the App Store). Even then you have to add a.
You do NOT need the Kensington software in order to make it work either.
I haven't figured out how to get the scroll wheel to work, but that can most likely work as well.
The Kensington Expert Mouse PRO and Lion do work together, including all 6 DIRECT LAUNCH buttons and the 4 mouse buttons around the track ball. Neither focuses on supporting Kensington devices, or trackballs in general, which makes things problematic. I'm currently trying out SteerMouse, which makes the trackball work, but only has limited button support. Some people have switched over to using USB Overdrive.
Save the DMG file to your desktop and double-click on it.Ĭlick on the installer package icon when it appears.įollow the on-screen instructions to install the software.
The Expert and Turbo versions had slightly different coloring, and each came in wired and wireless versions.Īccording to Kensington's drivers page, TrackballWorks™ 1.1 for Mac was released on Oct 19, 2011.ĭescription: Enables trackball customization: button functions, pointer speed and acceleration, and scrolling speed and direction. Kensington shipped four models of this type. I use the same trackball daily, and if I can't also find a solid Lion solution, I'll be heartbroken (not to mention much less productive). Housing height is 1.75 5.75"L X 2.5"H X 5.Your wife has excellent taste in input devices. Product height is measured to the top of the ball. Internet connections or CD ROM drives to install the software. Mac running OS X or later with an available USB Port. From there, you can either follow the onscreen prompts or the instructions provided by the. PC running Windows 98 or later with an available USB or PS2 port. The Kensington Expert Mouse Wireless Trackball is the best. New design to match the latest in computing hardware Largest ball of any of the mainstream, consumer devices More comfortable than ever, the Kensington Expert Mouse even comes with a soft new wrist rest-right in the box! You get all of these great new features along with the same, large ball, exceptional control, and ease-of-use. This version of the Kensington Expert Ergonomic Mouse include the brand new implementation of the award winning Scroll Ring puts scrolling right at your fingertips. Designed for PCs and Mac's, the new Kensington Expert Mouse employs Kensington's Diamond Eye optical technology for smooth, precise cursor movement.