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#1

Even though I’m sure that when Belkin designed the N52 they had the gamers in mind, it’s still the single most indespensible grapihc art tool I’ve ever found for exponentailly speeding up my workflow… You can Program what ever macro you want into it…and since it has the option of 3 shift modes it’s got enough space for virtually any 3d application (not all at the same time, although some of my button layouts stay consistant)… also the addtion of a mousewheel is great… I use the standard mode as a toggle for brush size, the first shift mode (thanks to some helpful people here at Zbrushcentral) as an incremental focal shift. … A button for higher resolution/one for lower

When I think about it… it really is silly that we use keyboards as an art tool at all… they’re just not designed for it… they’re designed for word processing… A tool like this, one that’s more twitch oriented is just better for the job…

No, I don’t work for Belkin.

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#2

Hmmm, interesting. I have the older version of the speedpad, but never thought of using it for such a purpose. Funny thing is I didnt like it for games, and I’m a total FPS junkie, but you may have just given me a reason to get my moneys worth out of the damned thing, lol.

#3

They’re going for a lot less than $50 on ebay. :wink:

#4

Thanks for the Tip!

Right now i have a game pad velcro-ed to the back of my Wacom Intuos…

Your controller looks like it has far more functions!!!

Im gonna order one of thease!!

#5

you’ve got to love Ebay.

#6

In case anyone was interested I’m posting my nostomo layout thus far (I’m always updating it) …the left side is my standard mode and right side of the image is the red shift mode. (in oder to get to the few things I have stored in the red shift mode I hit the red shift key… All of the marco’d keys are labeled as the function they do, instead of the keys that are pressed. Any and all suggestions to a better layout are welcome.

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#7

I have to agree it really is an excellent tool for shortcut freaks like me. The main keys have a nice feel to them and seem solid but the oblong ‘thumb’ key feels a bit cheap and does not always make contact on my version (N52). The mousewheel is a bit too slippery for my tastes but it works fine.

I don’t use it on my desktop PC but with my Tablet PC it is an essential accessory. And when I sell my remaining kidney to afford the new 21" Cintiq it should fit nicely on the side.

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#8

The Sidwinder Strategic Commander is a very interesting tool as well. I bought it to use in Poser but expect to use it more in ZBrush. I have the N50 too and will dust it off as well. Here is a link to the Sidewinder.

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00005U21V/qid=1110310032/sr=8-1/ref=sr_8_xs_ap_i1_xgl23/104-7496722-1625544?v=glance&s=electronics&n=507846

#9

I have been searching for a device like this for a while but got discouraged when I realized they’re all made to be used in the left hand. I’m a lefty, so I kinda need that hand for my tablet. :wink: Anybody have experience using either of these devices in the right hand? (TVeyes, looks like you do from that pic.) Just wondering if it’s awkward.

#10

Lefty you might like this. Its $150.00 though.

The Ergodex DX1 Input System
http://hardware.gamespot.com/Story-ST-16045-1608-x-x-x

#11

Well that is certainly interesting. Might have to keep an eye on that one. Thanks for sharing. :smiley:

#12

You guys love to spend my cash don’t ya…:wink:

That looks ace, is it USB or PS2???

#13

I have just bought it, and it is awesome.
I must say that it is a bit tedious configurating it at first, and maybe the wheel cannot be too easily configurated, but once it is done, forget about the keyboard, except for posting at this forum!

#14

If you live in the UK
http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/products/index.html?rb=5973445578&action=c2hvd19wcm9kdWN0X292ZXJ2aWV3&product_uid=43541
£17.57