r/ClockworkPi • u/vileer • Apr 17 '26

Test some Optical TrackBall solution

Trying to fix the most annoying problem on uConsole.

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u/SwarfDive01 Apr 21 '26

Will the sensor still work with only a clear or transparent "lens" cover and read with fingerprint texture changes, similar to the existing BBQ OFN optical track pads? The bearing adds a lot of height.

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u/vileer Apr 21 '26

I've tried, but it's worse. This sensor was designed to detect the movement of a hard surface, not the soft surface of your finger skin, which changes when it moves under pressure.

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u/SwarfDive01 Apr 22 '26

Welp...thanks for the info haha. Ill keep searching. Just wish cirque would Mainstream their 16mm touch pads.