[comp.sys.ibm.pc] A question for the mice gurus

wkay@hubcap.clemson.edu (W. Kevin Kay) (11/16/89)

I've been working on a piece of software that I would like to incorporate
a serial mouse into.  I would like to be able to map mouse movements into
keystrokes by placing the proper codes into the input buffer.  The keystroke
codes (of course) will depend on the movements made with the mouse.

Well, I have written some test software which successfully retrieves the 
information returned by the mouse.  From what I can tell, each mouse movement
(including button presses) returns three parameters.  I know that in a typical
rollerball mouse, the ball may control three wheels (three wheels -- three
paramters --Hmm!!!).  Anyway, can anyone offer some assistance in interpreting
this movement information.  Any direct assistance would be helpful, or if
someone could point me towards the proper book -- that would be great too.

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directly -- but also feel free to post so those others that may be interested
can also share in your knowlege.

Thanks alot in advance,
Kevin Kay      
wkay@hubcap.clemson.edu