Footswitch ergonomics with SmartNAV
Posted: Thu Sep 21, 2006 8:29 pm
As a new SmartNAV user, I am satisfied with the usability of the cursor positioning. However, having purchased a Savant Elite Dual USB to use for clicking (as I don't want to rely on my hands due to RSI), I am considering returning the foot switch.
Mainly this is due to the considerable force needed to click the switch. It seems that I really have to push my whole leg downwards to achieve a click - this causes two problems with SmartNAV. Firstly, forcefully moving my leg causes even my head to move a little, throwing the cursor off from where I wanted to click. Secondly, clicking and releasing takes so long that during clicking, my head will move causing me to select/drag - simple clicking is nearly impossible with the switch.
As the documentation seems to have no mention of ways to adjust the clicking force (only long description of programming the device to do esoteric and useless key combinations in place of a mouse click), it seems I will have to return the foot switch and try other means of clicking. I am considering ErgoClick as it should stress my left hand considerably less than a mouse - does anybody with RSI have experiences of whether you are able to consistently use Ergoclick without pain? Am I correct in assuming that 30 days money back guarantee includes accessories as well as the SmartNAV itself?
Mainly this is due to the considerable force needed to click the switch. It seems that I really have to push my whole leg downwards to achieve a click - this causes two problems with SmartNAV. Firstly, forcefully moving my leg causes even my head to move a little, throwing the cursor off from where I wanted to click. Secondly, clicking and releasing takes so long that during clicking, my head will move causing me to select/drag - simple clicking is nearly impossible with the switch.
As the documentation seems to have no mention of ways to adjust the clicking force (only long description of programming the device to do esoteric and useless key combinations in place of a mouse click), it seems I will have to return the foot switch and try other means of clicking. I am considering ErgoClick as it should stress my left hand considerably less than a mouse - does anybody with RSI have experiences of whether you are able to consistently use Ergoclick without pain? Am I correct in assuming that 30 days money back guarantee includes accessories as well as the SmartNAV itself?