I would like to make a few suggestions:
On the rotational problem I would suggest makeing the twillder less round. I
have big hands and had to add 2 layers of mouse pad to the palm side of th
twiddler so my fingers would fall naturaly against the middle row of keys. I
don't have a problem with it twisting though.
I think the twiddler should be given a new standard layout that is more
eficent. The classic layout should be kept as an option. Since people need to
invest time to learn the twiddler they should learn the most efficent system
that can used.
I would like to see real keyboard input and mouseport input (but I know that
is being worked on).
PLEASE consider the wireless operation carefully before you implement. It
will mean that the twiddler will not be useable on aircraft. It could also be a
problem when Wearable computer users get together (stop typeing on my screen).
Finaly I don't want to be able to drop the twiddler I keep the cord short so it
will not reach the ground. It would be silly to have a wireless device with a
string on it to keep it from getting dropped.
Consider changing the way the manual depicts the layout for training. I
found it easer to use a look though picture that the mirror image one in the
book. This has two advantages one is that you do not have to think left and
right when you are learning and you are not as tempted to turn the twiddler
around to look at it. (When I say look through I mean with the A on the left as
if the twiddler were clear. NOT the A on the right as if you have turned the
twiddler around to look at it)
Christopher S. George wrote:
> -- [ From: Chris George * EMC.Ver #2.0 ] --
>
> We agree with Brad. What should be "Standard", if anything, is continued
> change for the better!
>
> The following is a repeat message that you may have seen:
>
> "We have been working hard on the specs for the Rev2 Twiddler and so far
> the key elements are:
>
> 1) Wireless operation (get rid of the cables) .
see may message above.
> 2) Driverless (i.e. True PnP)
If this means plugging into the keyboard and mouse ports that would be realy
good. If it means PnP as in microsoft then us linux users could care less.
> 3) Improved ergonomics (Including *soft* feel suggested to me by
> Rosalind Picard)
Soft could be nice but see my message above. I have had to add size softness
could make this harder.
> 4) More intuitive and responsive pointing sensor (probably something
> like Ted Selker's very nice IBM Trackpoint)
I have hacked the linux driver for a track point like operation I have not
optomized the code (it still uses floating point math :-( but it works very will
on my 17'' screen. And when I change it over to fixed point math it should be
even quicker.
> I have been following the discussion with interest and invite one and all
> to send us their "Wish List" (
). I must say that it is
> a pleasure to be involved with such a talented and enthusiastic group. Also,
> I need to let you know that we take everyone's suggestions very seriously
> and are working as hard as our small company and underfunded budget will
> allow to improve the Twiddler."
>
> Also, we recognize that the Twiddler is not everyone's "cup of tea". Even
> with the above improvements, we may not arrive at something that Greg will
> like. (But we will certainly try, Greg!) Keep the suggestions flowing.
>
> Chris George
> Handykey
> -------- REPLY, Original message follows --------
>
> > Date: Saturday, 14-Mar-98 12:40 AM
> >
> > From: rhodes \ Internet: (
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> > To: Stuart E. Strand \ Internet: (
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> > cc: Wearables Group \ Internet: (
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> >
> > Subject: Re: Is Twiddler standard?
> >
> >
> > I don't think there could be a defacto standard yet (and hopefully not
> > ever). There are a handful of wearables users that use Twiddlers though,
> > so at least you could ask us questions or share drivers.
> > -- Brad
> >
> >
>
> -------- REPLY, End of original message --------
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