Cockpit mouse

[wildcat02]

Hi,

I see that several builders have a fully stocked 737-pedestal.

Where in the cockpit there is room to control the cockpit (pc) mouse?

Maybe a little detail ...

[andthiel]

Why do you want to use a mouse and for what?

I am building my sim to avoid mouses and keyboards.


Cheers,

Andreas

[Sam Llorca]

To control the sim with a mouse in order to adjust, add on or delete anything, the programs can be added to your start menu on the assigned pc's you can use a separate computer on a separate desk and connect to the network remotely.

[jackpilot]

A trackball on the pedestal (à la 777) integrates well.
More "sexy" and as efficient as a plain mouse.

Now than ATC communications  are  screen displayed on liners, a mouse in the cockpit is the way to go ! 

[KyleH]

Use a Trackball. One of the ones where you index and middle finger control the ball, not your thumb.

The Microsoft Trackball Explorer is an excellent one. I use them for CAD work. It's expensive but worth every penny if you operating a computer all day.
I have a one like this http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-910-000806-Trackman-Marble-Mouse/dp/B001F42MKG/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1439654245&sr=1-2&keywords=trackball in my cockpit, so it can be used from either seat.

Other options: I have an app on my Blackberry that controls the mouse and keyboard over the wifi.
or one of these: http://shop.lenovo.com/SEUILibrary/controller/e/webca/LenovoPortal/en_CA/catalog.workflow:item.detail?hide_menu_area=true&GroupID=460&Code=888011668

[Garys]

I use a Logitech wireless touch keyboard. Very happy with it. It fits nicely in the sidewall storage compartment when no in use.

[wildcat02]

Thanks guys, that's a lot of tips. I appreciate this.

I also use auto-starts for prgs with remote pc's and TeamViewer and Input Director and this with a small wireless keyboard + mini-mouse.

And without a mouse ,I'm not used yet. I have to practice and learn ...

But a mini mouse + keyboard in the cockpit (or its equivalent) is still an extra reassurance. We're still working with computers and computers have sometimes bat habits ...

[Sam Llorca]

my problem is not the mouse or keyboard, wireless or not, is that with the avionics pc I can't see the mouse pointer or icons behind the panels, and on the main pc I have a secondary monitor to start and close programs, is too difficult to do it on the front screen.
I'm using 4 pc's and to me is better to use team viewer from my front desk on the other room so much easier to install and update stuff comfortable.

[andthiel]

Sam,

you can use the lower EICAS as "normal" monitor for any add-ons and switch over to it when needed. Then you don't have to run between sim and front desk...

Cheers,

Andreas

[wildcat02]

I use the Lower EICAS well as x-check monitor (more control) for IVAP and Teamspeak and there I sometimes need a mouse.

The ideal setup is: PSU, IVAP, PFPX and Topcat on a remote PC (eg Flight planning pc - not in the cockpit room). ProSimUtils must be on the same pc as IVAP (IVAO), PFPX and Topcat.

Problem. Then I have no IVAP (+ TS) in the cockpit (in part with the CDU via PSU). Also the TS-pc = cockpit headsets-pc ...

I don't know if I can use Teamspeak on another computer without the IVAP interface (linked together)?

I wonder how you all fly online (only the IVAO pilots)?

Or wait for the new IVAO software in the autumn ... ?

[FredK]

I am using a mini keyboard mounted in my pedestal.  I have seven computers (4 for my Wideview displays) interfaced to  the single keyboard via a hard wired KVM switch (also built into the pedestal). Very convenient for text messaging for Vpilot which I have displayed on my EICAS screen etc.  This way I never have to leave the cockpit except for pee breaks and when my wife calls me for dinner.

Fred K

[KyleH]

..... This way I never have to leave the cockpit except for pee breaks and when my wife calls me for dinner.

Fred K

What? You mean she doesn't bring it to you on an aluminum tray?

[jackpilot]

Hey Fred, try it for a change,

We did it, (I mean eating !)  and it was actually fun having a first class tray and bubbly while cruising on PA.
She might ask for more  !!!

[FredK]

Well I did have the idea (seriously) of wiring my attendant call button up to the kitchen.....but Barb was puzzlingly lukewarm to the idea....So the only satisfaction I get is the "ding" when I press it.

Fred K

[wildcat02]

I've also tried with me (asked for coffee in the cockpit). Without result. I only got an angry face ...

[milezee]

Teamviewer is awesome. I frequently use my office workstation from my windows phone.

Vnc is a bit easier for a local subnet though.