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I have a pro fit ergo vertical trackball.

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I want to set up the buttons but the kensingtonworks software never recognizes my mouse at all.

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I'm on the latest kensingtonworks software version (2.1.14) and OS X 10.14.6.Įdit it worked by following these instructions! I've tried connecting via both Bluetooth profiles and the USB adaptor. Thank you for contacting Kensington Technical Support.

We understand that you are experiencing difficulties with the Expert Mouse Trackball. In this regard, we recommend trying to perform the following troubleshooting steps to see if the issue resolves.ġ. Go to System Preferences > right click on TrackballWorks > remove and also remove KensingtonWorks software. Click on “Go” in the menu bar on the top 4. Select “Go to Folder” and search for “~/Library” and return 5. Download the Kensingtonworks software from the below link Open “preferences” folder and please look for “.plist” and delete itĦ.

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Install the software from the downloaded file 10. Go to System Preferences > Security and Privacy > General 12. The trackball is not recognized in my new Mac mini M1.

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Check if the software is blocked in the general tab, if so allow it 13. 1,358 points Apple Mac mini M1 Big Sur and Kensington Slimblade Has anybody been able to run Kensington's Slimblade trackball (KensingtonWorks driver either 2.2.7 or 2.2.8) on a fresh install in a Mac mini M1 with Big Sur (11.2.3) These are the latest versions as of this writing. Go to System Preferences > Security and Privacy > Privacy > Accessibility > check kensingtonworks Helper 14. Open Kensingtonworks and check the functionality Unplug the Trackball and plug it back in 15. If the issue persists please get back to us with the result so that we can assist you better. I have the same trackball and had the same problem on my work PC. I actually went to the Kensington website and went through their online support system. In my case I named it they sent a list of the usual things to try, all of which failed, they basically told me to call them to continue troubleshooting which I never did. conf extension in /usr/share/X11// folder. After a painful search I found the solution.Ĭreate a a file with. 18.04 uses a different library for these kind of devices (libinput) and even if I reinstalled Evdev some options don't work. Xinput set-button-map 'Kensington Kensington Slimblade Trackball' 1 8 2 4 5 6 7 3 2Īfter upgrading for Mint 19 (at home) and Ubuntu 18.04 (at office) I found the configuration above doesn't work. Here goes in case anyone needs it (configuration for Mint 18/Ubuntu 16.04): xinput set-int-prop 'Kensington Kensington Slimblade Trackball' 'Evdev Middle Button Emulation' 8 0 Thanks.Ī few minutes after I post the question I found the answer. xev now reports Left-Bottom: 1, Left-Top: 3, Right-Top: 2, Right-Botom: 8.Īnyone knows how I set the configuration as I intend ? I'm using Ubuntu 16.04.

So I thought I should just use number 3 as the 2nd element and 2 as the 8th element like this: xinput set-button-map 'Kensington Kensington Slimblade Trackball' 1 3 8 4 5 6 7 2īut now the top-left button has right-click function and left-bottom is disabled. In this page, I learned that the 2nd value corresponds to the middle mouse button, and the 8th to the Thumb1 (normally related to backward function). Experience the plug and play default settings or use KensingtonWorks software to set pointer and scrolling options and personalise five programmable buttons. So AFAIK, xinput set-button-map changes button order. Xinput set-int-prop 'Kensington Kensington Slimblade Trackball' 'Evdev Wheel Emulation Timeout' 16 300īefore running this script, xev reports button numbers as: Left-Bottom: 1, Left-Top: 2, Right-Top: 8, Right-Botom: 3Īfter running this script: Left-Bottom: 1, Left-Top: 2, Right-Top: 8, Right-Botom: 8 Xinput set-int-prop 'Kensington Kensington Slimblade Trackball' 'Evdev Wheel Emulation Axes' 8 6 7 4 5 Xinput set-int-prop 'Kensington Kensington Slimblade Trackball' 'Evdev Wheel Emulation Button' 8 8 Xinput set-int-prop 'Kensington Kensington Slimblade Trackball' 'Evdev Wheel Emulation' 8 1 Xinput set-button-map 'Kensington Kensington Slimblade Trackball' 1 2 8 4 5 6 7 This is my configuration script: xinput set-int-prop 'Kensington Kensington Slimblade Trackball' 'Evdev Middle Button Emulation' 8 1 The configuration I could set until now is:

Right-Top: Right click and ball scroll lock.

I'm adapting it from my old Logitech Marble configuration. I just got a Kensigton Slimblade Trackball and I'm trying to configure it.

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