Alternative Mice

 

Many people find a standard mouse hard to use. Physical difficulties can make it hard to control, and long term mouse use can lead to RSI, making it advisable to use an alternative. The options available in this section of our catalogue can help.
Many of the alternatives have either a roller (sometimes called a tracker) ball or joystick type of control. These meet any needs, but may not be appropriate for users with more severe motor control difficulties because they may find that they touch the exposed buttons accidentally.
More specialist devices like the Traxsys Rollers and Joysticks have guards or recessed buttons to make accidental presses less likely. Some devices also have switch jacks, allowing large external switches to be used instead of the built-in buttons.

 

Also check out our Multiple Switches which can also be used as effective mouse alternatives as well as the the popular hands-free head mouse, the SmartNav 4!

 

  

Traxsys Roller II (for USB and PS2)

A new design for the popular and robust Traxsys Roller. Now with coloured buttons to make it easier to communicate and spot which one to press. Standard guard to prevent inadvertent button pressing. The guard is easily removed if not required. The three colour coded switch jacks allows easy switch operation of the left (yellow) button, right (blue) button and drag-lock (green) button.

 

 

Price - R2,000

 

Roller Joystick II (for USB and PS2)

 

The joystick version of the Roller II from Traxsys. Now with coloured buttons to make it easier to communicate and spot which one to press. Standard guard to prevent inadvertent button pressing. The guard is easily removed if not required. Additional joystick handles: the SoftKnob and T-bar are supplied FREE.

 

 

Price - R3,680

 

Traxsys Roller Plus

 

A robust trackerball with extra functions. Latching drag as on the Roller and with buttons that allow only up/down or left/right movements of the pointer. Button to control pointer speed. Buttons can be replaced by switches using the Roller Plus Switch Box which is now included. Comes with a removable guard to avoid unwanted button presses. Screw holes underneath allow easy fixing to a surface or wheelchair tray. Seperate buttons to emulate: - left click, right click, and double click - latching drag as on the Roller - button to control pointer speed - buttons that allow only up/down or left/right movements of the pointer, making it easier to navigate menus or even draw lines

 

 

Price - R5,110   Switches not included

 

Traxsys Roller Plus Joystick

 

Some users with physical difficulties may find it easier to control a joystick than a ball. All the same functionality as the Roller Plus. Now includes the Roller Plus Switch Box so that buttons can be operated by switches. Additional handles (the SoftKnob and T-Bar) are supplied at NO extra charge.

 

 

Price - R5,850   Switches not included

 

BIGtrack

 

Designed for children, this BIG trackball has many features that make it ideal for users who don’t have the fine motor skills required by a mouse. Because of its chunky size, the BIGtrack doesn’t require control with the fingertips - a swipe at the ball or at the buttons works just as well. BIGtrack has these great features: - Simple to set up. - The design is suitable for the desktop or your lap. - There is no need for fine motor skills. - Two big mouse buttons. - High contrast colours. The large 7cm ball has left and right mouse click buttons, which are located behind the trackball to help prevent unwanted clicks. BIGtrack also allows for a second mouse to be connected simultaneously. BIGtrack is easy to install and works on any Windows or Macintosh computer that has a USB or PS2 port. Just plug it in and you’re away!

 

 

 

BIGtrack - R1, 180

 

Please note that due to the ever fluctuating exchange rates all prices are approximates and are subject to change. Please contact us directly should you require an official quote.