Re: How do you hook kensington turbomouse up to IIgs?

[Rubywand <rubywand@swbell.net>]

itsme writes ...
> 
> Ok.  I looked on the bottom of the mouse.  It says Version 3.0
>

     So far, so good.

 
> You only need the trackball hardware correct?  There are no other little
> boxes or electronics that go with it are there?
>

     You just plug in the TurboMouse-- best done with power OFF.


> Now, I plug it into the IIgs.  Dip switches are all down,  Which according
> to the info that I have received so far  doesn't change anything important
> to me.
> 
> Turn on the IIgs.  Se red led's in track ball light up when the ball is
> out.  They stay lit.
>

     Sounds good. It's been a while; but, I'm pretty sure the red LED's are 
light sources for the optical receptors which detect ball movement.

 
> I push buttons.  nothing happens.  I move ball around.  nothing happens
> 
> Turbomouse is connected between the keyboard and mouse.
> 
> The IIgs mouse works fine.

     So, you can be pretty sure that the connecting cables are okay and that 
the ADB lines are reaching the TurboMouse.

> 
> any other ideas? ....
>

     Even on an older, non-compatible, GS, you should get some cursor 
movement.

     Make sure TM is plugged in before turning ON power. / Try doing an 
OA-CTRL-RESET boot.

     Try diddling switches to assure settings 'take'. Try changing switch 
settings.

     Remove ball. Check TM for dust or slime which might obstruct sensors. 
Check to see that the sensor wheels turn when the ball rollers are turned.

     Try connecting TM to a different GS. (TM 3.0 should, also, be compatible 
with a number of Macs.)

     Take apart case and inspect for broken leads, glop on circuit card, etc..
 
 
Rubywand