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− | + | The word '''puck''' while being a description of a shape, is among input devices more often used to denote (the moving part of) a class of pointing devices. | |
+ | These devices allow movement of the puck within a restricted area to provide absolute pointing coordinates. | ||
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+ | A puck for a [[graphics tablet]] is gliding over the tablet's surface. It can be used more or less similarly to a [[mouse]]. | ||
+ | A puck for CAD often has a window with a crosshair for precise digitising of coordinates of points on a paper drawing under the puck. | ||
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+ | Another type of "puck" is a smaller sliding knob that is captive to a device stationary on the desk. | ||
+ | They could be described as sliding [[joystick]]s but allow larger movement than typical sliding joysticks and do not spring back to the centre. | ||
+ | A small movement on the device often corresponds to a comparatively large movement on screen. | ||
+ | Examples include the [https://www.microsoft.com/buxtoncollection/detail.aspx?id=62 Turbo Puck] and the [https://www.microsoft.com/buxtoncollection/detail.aspx?id=57 Felix]. | ||
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+ | ==See also== | ||
+ | * Some knobs on certain [[Spaceball]]-type devices have also been called "pucks", because of their shape. | ||
+ | * The [[Apple USB Mouse]] has been nicknamed the "Hockey Puck Mouse" because of its round shape. | ||
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+ | [[Category:Pointing device types]] |
Revision as of 12:01, 16 April 2020
The word puck while being a description of a shape, is among input devices more often used to denote (the moving part of) a class of pointing devices. These devices allow movement of the puck within a restricted area to provide absolute pointing coordinates.
A puck for a graphics tablet is gliding over the tablet's surface. It can be used more or less similarly to a mouse. A puck for CAD often has a window with a crosshair for precise digitising of coordinates of points on a paper drawing under the puck.
Another type of "puck" is a smaller sliding knob that is captive to a device stationary on the desk. They could be described as sliding joysticks but allow larger movement than typical sliding joysticks and do not spring back to the centre. A small movement on the device often corresponds to a comparatively large movement on screen. Examples include the Turbo Puck and the Felix.
See also
- Some knobs on certain Spaceball-type devices have also been called "pucks", because of their shape.
- The Apple USB Mouse has been nicknamed the "Hockey Puck Mouse" because of its round shape.