Optical trackball R38-15637F

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Product overview
The R38 Series desktop trackball module is an ambidextrous input device using Cursor Controls Ltd capacitive/touch technology. It combines patented infra‑red optical trackball sensing with a capacitive Z‑axis scrolling ring that supports both vertical and horizontal scrolling. Integrated left, middle, right, forward and backward buttons are provided along with a resolution selection button and a dedicated handedness toggle for quick switching.

Key features

• Infra‑red optical navigation technology for precise cursor control
• Integrated left, middle, right, forward and backward switch functionality
• 38 mm ball diameter for accurate pointer movement
• Capacitive Z‑axis scrolling ring — horizontal and vertical scrolling
• Two Z‑axis scrolling modes (linear and continuous), selectable
• Five configurable resolution settings with high/low toggle within each
• Twelve RGB lighting modes including OFF, selectable
• Left/right handedness selectable via dedicated button
• USB wired output for reliable connection and power (no batteries)

Typical applications

• Gaming
• Professional workstations and control‑room interfaces

Technical specifications

• Series / Model: R38
• Product type: Desktop trackball module, freestanding
• Navigation technology: Infra‑red optical navigation
• Ball diameter: 38 mm
• Scrolling: Capacitive Z‑axis ring — horizontal and vertical
• Z‑axis scrolling modes: Linear and continuous (selectable)
• Resolution: 5 configurable settings with high/low toggle options
• Buttons / switches: Integrated left, middle, right, forward and backward
• Handedness: Left/right selectable via dedicated button
• RGB lighting: 12 colour modes including OFF (selectable)
• Output / interface: USB (wired)
• Power: Powered via wired USB cable (no batteries)
• Design: Solid‑state design for dust prevention and easy cleaning
• Mounting style (default): Desktop
• Sealing rating (default option shown): IP40
• Top & body style (default option shown): R38 Metallic Grey Housing, Black Buttons and Base
• Ball colour options shown: Metallic Red (Ruby); Metallic Black
• Ordering code example (configurable): R38-1-5-6-3-7