Tell HN: It would be cool if a mousewheel momentum scrolled

Re:Tell HN: It would be cool if a mousewheel momentum scrolled by Tomte on Wednesday September 28, 2022 @12:53PM (#33010195)

Unfortunately, it's prone to breaking.

There is a mechanism controlling the wheel mode that can mechanically get into a position where the magnetic control doesn't do anything.

Sometimes, thumping the mouse hard against your thigh helps resetting the mechanism, but sometimes not. My first one went out within warranty, I've got it replaced, but I'm sure this one will fail in a few months, as well.

Logitech probably saved a cent or two there, crippling an otherwise fantastic mouse.

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Re:Tell HN: It would be cool if a mousewheel momentum scrolled by nikau on Thursday September 29, 2022 @05:40AM (#33018263)

My original MX revolution is around 15 years old and the scroll wheel still works fine. I did have to solder in some new microswitches for the main buttons, but that's not unexpected for the amount of use its had.

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Re:Tell HN: It would be cool if a mousewheel momentum scrolled by Tomte on Thursday September 29, 2022 @05:55AM (#33018374)

I think the mechanism was new for the MX Master.

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Re:Tell HN: It would be cool if a mousewheel momentum scrolled by nikau on Thursday September 29, 2022 @07:27PM (#33028759)

Yeah mine has a motor that turns a detent ball, newer ones use a magnet I think

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