Using a mouse with the 6400M

Mark Griffin

GM,

I saw a video that VA3MW did on Youtube. He was showing the 6400M and 6600M. He was talking about the basic how to type stuff. But I noticed that when he was on the 6400M he was using his mouse to operate the menu items, instead of the touchscreen. Is there a way that one can use a mouse on the 6400M front screen?

Mark Griffin, KB3Z

Mike-VA3MW

Correct. I was using development software.

KD0RC

Hi Mark, there is no mouse input for the M models or Maestros. Mike was probably using an emulator to show the Maestro screen on YouTube.

Mark Griffin

Thanks for the explanation.

Mark KB3Z

John KB4DU

The OEM tablet in the M radios and the Maestro does not have any provision for external devices like a mouse or keyboard.

Mark Griffin

The touchscreen is not bad. Don't get me wrong. But to be able to use a mouse to me would be a great feature! I know that I can connect an external mouse to my Ipad Pro. And I can even do that via Bluetooth. I'm not sure if the Flexradio's have Bluetooth or not. I'm wondering if I am one of few who would like to use a mouse with their M Version? I would be anxious to see how many would like to see that happen.

Mark Griffin, KB3Z

carverrl

Ditto on the mouse / keyboard comment. Wheather Windows or Linux there should be support for at least a mouse. Do the necessary drivers for m/k support require too much processing time or do they impact the radio operation?

Roger AE5EZ