Tactix Touchpad - Alternative PC Control
The Tactix Touchpad software turns the Ergonomic external USB computer touchpad into a powerful solution for controlling the Windows PC.
The Ergonomic Touchpad is small, thin, water resistant, and easily adaptable. With the Tactix Touchpad software, it can work like a mouse, touchpad, joystick or touch-switch. The velcro backed housing means that it can be mounted anywhere, including fixed surfaces, wheelchair mounting systems or flexible arm clamps.
Benefits of the Tactix Touchpad
Tactix Touchpad To Assist Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI)
Using a mouse regularly works the same small muscles over and over again, which can lead to discomfort and pain. Research shows that a separate touchpad allows more freedom of movement than an integrated touchpad. The flexibility of the Ergonomic Touchpad allows the user to easily place the touchpad in a position to suit the user.
A separate external computer touchpad allows more freedom of movement than an integrated touchpad (such as on a laptop). The Ergonomics' Touchpad's low profile ergonomic design means that it can be used with a flat, extended hand so reducing stain. The Tactix Touchpad software allows powerful control of the mouse with very little movement, so delivers faster performance and greater control – whilst reducing strain.
Tactix Touchpad As A Mouse
The Tactix Touchpad's software allows the user to control the mouse pointer by using light pressure and minimal movements on the Touchpad. This means that the user can use the Touchpad even if they have no use of their hands. The user could use their chin, heel of the hand or even their toe.
Tactix Touchpad As A Switch Device
Using unique Tactix Touchpad software, the Ergonomic Touchpad can be used as a single or multiple USB switch device. Switch access allows the user to have control over a computer which would have otherwise been impossible to operate for themselves. The Tactix Touchpad can interface with software which allows younger learners, computer users with literacy difficulties and those with major motor difficulties use a word processor or even control items in their home via an environmental control system.
Due to the versatility and velcro mounting the Ergonomic Touchpad can be used in many situations on a variety of mounting systems. It has the flexibility to be used in many combinations.
Tactix Touchpad As A Joystick Controller
Combining the Tactix Touchpad software with the Ergonomic Touchpad allows the user to control the mouse pointer by placing their finger on the touchpad and then moving their finger in the direction they require. The mouse will continue to move in the chosen direction until the direction is changed or is taken off the touchpad.
Due to the versatility and velcro mounting the Ergonomic Touchpad it can be used in many situations with a variety of mounting systems giving it the flexibility to be used in many combinations.
Tactix Touchpad Bundles
Tactix Touchpad Software & External USB Standard Ergonomic Touchpad
£99 + VAT
This bundle includes the Tactix Touchpad Software and the standard external USB Ergonomic Touchpad.
Tactix Touchpad Software & External USB Large Ergonomic Touchpad
£119 + VAT
This bundle includes the Tactix Touchpad Software and the Large external USB Ergonomic Touchpad.
£59 + VAT
Purchase the Tactix Touchpad software separately (USB Touchpad not supplied)
How Does the Tactix Touchpad Software Work?
Map To Screen Mode
The touchpad maps directly to the screen position, for example top left of touchpad takes the mouse pointer to the top left of the screen.
Tapping the top right hand corner of the touchpad will do a right click.
Tapping the top left hand corner of the touchpad with let users do a drag and drop, i.e. move mouse pointer position to start dragging; tap top left corner of touchpad; then move the mouse position to drag. Lifting the finger from the touchpad will drop the item.
Joystick Mode
In this mode users touch the touchpad (roughly in the centre is best) and then move the finger in the required direction. The mouse will move in that direction until the user changes direction or takes their finger off the touchpad.
Tapping the top right hand corner of the touchpad will do a right click.
Tapping the top left hand corner of the touchpad with let users do a drag and drop, i.e. move mouse pointer position to start dragging; tap top left corner of touchpad; then move the mouse position to drag. Tap the touchpad to release.
Switch Mode
In this mode the touchpad can be used as a 1, 2 or 4 button switch.
Touchpad And Software Specifications
PC Specification
Windows 7, XP SP3, Vista SP2
512 RAM
20MB hard disk space
CD drive
Standard Ergonomic Touchpad
Length: 65.00 mm Width: 49.00 mm
Thickness without foam pad 6mm
Sloping approximately 6 to 10 mm
Comes with a 1.8m USB cable and velcro pad attachment
Large Ergonomic Touchpad
Length: 97.00 mm Width: 78.00 mm
Thickness without foam pad 6mm
Sloping approximately 6 to 10 mm
Comes with a 1.8m USB cable and velcro pad attachment