People with MX Revolution... a question please

neezee · Jan 13, 2007, 08:45 AM

i just got this mouse couple weeks ago and am trey happy, but its been "freezing" at random times i.e. the cursor stops moving for a couple seconds and the battery only lasts 4-6 days without recharge

any1 with the mouse havin the same probs.?

thx, neezee

Necrosis · Jan 13, 2007, 09:43 AM

Mine lasts for just as long depending on use, normally around a solid week. However, the freezing is a definite sign that some thing is wrong. You might want to try another USB port and move any thing transmitting away.

OldBuzzard · Jan 14, 2007, 01:41 AM

I had the same problems with mine. The cure is to get the transmitter as close to the mouse as possible. I had mine plugged into a USB port on the back of my system, and it was just too far way. I got a USB extension cable, and moved the TX to about 1' from the mouse, and now it's rock solid. It's kinda 'ghetto', but I just duct taped it to the back of the re-charging cradle

4-6 days between re-charges is about right, so I wouldn't worry about that. It doesn't take all that long for it to re-charge anyway.

Now, if you are using Setpoint, and really want to take advantage of all the mouse's features, I'd suggest that you install uberOptions also. It installs on top of setpoint and gives you a lot more programming/profiling options for all the buttons.

uberOptions is Donationware, and you can find it here: http://www.mstarmetro.net/~rlowens/uberOptions/

neezee · Jan 14, 2007, 06:56 AM

LOL.... thx for the solutions Necrosis and OldBuzzard my transmitter is pluged in @ the back of my comp so ill see if i can get a extension thing....

thx, neezee

Jan 13, 2007, 08:45 AM	#1
neezee HardwareHeaven Lover Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: canada Posts: 101 Rep Power: 0	People with MX Revolution... a question please i just got this mouse couple weeks ago and am trey happy, but its been "freezing" at random times i.e. the cursor stops moving for a couple seconds and the battery only lasts 4-6 days without recharge any1 with the mouse havin the same probs.? thx, neezee __________________ • DH's Chopper Challenge Dominator • DH's Donkey Kong Dominator • DH's Simon Dominator • DH's Snake Dominator • DH's Worms 3D Dominator •

Jan 14, 2007, 01:41 AM	#3
OldBuzzard DH's oldest Geek Join Date: May 2003 Location: Oberlin, OH Posts: 2,783 Rep Power: 145 System Specs	I had the same problems with mine. The cure is to get the transmitter as close to the mouse as possible. I had mine plugged into a USB port on the back of my system, and it was just too far way. I got a USB extension cable, and moved the TX to about 1' from the mouse, and now it's rock solid. It's kinda 'ghetto', but I just duct taped it to the back of the re-charging cradle 4-6 days between re-charges is about right, so I wouldn't worry about that. It doesn't take all that long for it to re-charge anyway. Now, if you are using Setpoint, and really want to take advantage of all the mouse's features, I'd suggest that you install uberOptions also. It installs on top of setpoint and gives you a lot more programming/profiling options for all the buttons. uberOptions is Donationware, and you can find it here: http://www.mstarmetro.net/~rlowens/uberOptions/ __________________ When looking for a reason as to why things go wrong, never rule out sheer STUPIDITY

Jan 14, 2007, 06:56 AM	Thread Starter #4
neezee HardwareHeaven Lover Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: canada Posts: 101 Rep Power: 0	LOL.... thx for the solutions Necrosis and OldBuzzard my transmitter is pluged in @ the back of my comp so ill see if i can get a extension thing.... thx, neezee __________________ • DH's Chopper Challenge Dominator • DH's Donkey Kong Dominator • DH's Simon Dominator • DH's Snake Dominator • DH's Worms 3D Dominator •

Jan 13, 2007, 09:43 AM	#2
Necrosis HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,838 Rep Power: 131 System Specs	Mine lasts for just as long depending on use, normally around a solid week. However, the freezing is a definite sign that some thing is wrong. You might want to try another USB port and move any thing transmitting away.