vcp
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My problem is different. I use an old Microsoft Sidewinder keyboard that lets the keypad be moved to either side of the keyboard. This is perfect for my CAD use, as it allows the trackball (thumball) to be placed close by on the right, for minimum motion when that hand has to be moved to the keyboard, and lets the left hand use programmable keys on the keypad. Problem is, the keypad is flaking out. The keypad fits in so nicely, but I might have to replace it with an external USB keypad. I haven't seen any other alternative - they don't make this keyboard anymore and it's $$ on ebay.
I had completely forgotten about the Shuttle Pro gadget I'd gotten some years ago - it's been sitting in a box. Since my left-hand keypad has given up, the Shuttle moves nicely into it's space. The Sidewinder keyboard now without a keypad is nicely compact so things don't spread too far apart. The trackball is new too - I've used every model of Logitech trackball (thumball) for the past ~30 years, but Logitech has been slow to update. This new one is an Elecom EX-G. I'm still getting used to it but it appears to favorably compare to the Logitech - with more programmable buttons.
The other thing I'm interested in is a SpaceMouse. I might have to get one of those while I still have a student ID. I tried one a few months ago and really liked it, but $$.