linux Need replacement mouse for Linux use

[parrot]

So for the last few weeks, I've been getting random freezes with my mouse (Logitech mx500). I've tried moving USB ports, and that has not helped. I also tried killing Synergy, but that didn't help either.

 

Given that the mouse is 4 years old, it's probably just dying.

 

I have another Logitech, a Performance MX wireless, that works fine...but the MX performance and the g500 are different in that the g500 has onboard memory to save key bindings. For example, I have the left thumb button assigned to "c", and the right thumb button assigned to "x". Then in ET, I have "c" assigned to one toggle script, and x assigned to another toggle script. I set those bindings in Windows with my kids computer, and when I move the g500 to my gamin rig, the settings are still saved. The MX performance, however, does not save those settings.

 

I tried using xbindkeys to set the wireless mouse buttons, and that works fine in the terminal - but when playing ET, it does not work. Not sure why. Based on Zero's suggestion, I tried going into the controls menu and seeing what ET thought those buttons actually represented, and turns out both thumb buttons register as KP_Equals. That rules out being able to bind around the issue through ET.

 

My thinking right now is to go with this mouse:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B010U57G1K/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_1?pf_rd_p=1944687602&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B00MSOIUOO&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=2SF5768TBKVXDY85Q0WD

 

since roccat offers a Linux software package to set it up. Zero had suggested this mouse here:

https://www.dreammachines.io/products/dm1-pro-s-optical-gaming-mouse-3360-sensor

 

but I fear I'll run into the same issue as I did with my wireless mouse.

 

I'm open to feedback and/or suggestions.

[daredevil]

I am still using my Logitech G5. I just change pads for smooth movement and that's it. 

 

For linux it works fine as well but no native drivers like Setpoint for Windows.

 

https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/razer

 

Razer has unofficial support. 

 

Roccat is the only option as of now with native support (somewhat) - never tested it or used it.