On Aug 15, 06 18:07:19 +0200, Lenz Grimmer wrote:
To connect the trackball (which does not support USB), I use an USB to Serial adapter, which registers itself as /dev/ttyUSB0 - that's my main
Ah, ok. That, of course, isn't tracked. But if it is a serial protocol, any *ps/2 protocol probably won't work. AFAIU no serial protocol is autoprobed any more. Try Microsoft, Logitech, IntelliMouse, MouseMan.
I don't think that power is a problem for a trackball.
Well, I have now ordered a USB to PS/2 Adapter. Let's see if that helps... But thanks for your help!
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