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Hello,
I am making a robot. I'd like to use the encoders from an old Logitech-mouse for my motor shafts. I thought that using the PCB in the mouse to interface with my serial port would be an easy way to do it, without having to create a whole new interface design. I can even use the switches from the mouse buttons as extra inputs for my robot.
But now I am facing another problem. I need some good information on how to retreive the data from the mouse. I want to run my programs in DOS, so I think I would need a DOS-driver for the mouse. I think it would be best to write a custom driver (maybe implemented in my program?). That way I can only write what I really need.
Any suggestions on where to get the information I need?
Thanks,
Gert
I am making a robot. I'd like to use the encoders from an old Logitech-mouse for my motor shafts. I thought that using the PCB in the mouse to interface with my serial port would be an easy way to do it, without having to create a whole new interface design. I can even use the switches from the mouse buttons as extra inputs for my robot.
But now I am facing another problem. I need some good information on how to retreive the data from the mouse. I want to run my programs in DOS, so I think I would need a DOS-driver for the mouse. I think it would be best to write a custom driver (maybe implemented in my program?). That way I can only write what I really need.
Any suggestions on where to get the information I need?
Thanks,
Gert