epictetus / tpmouse

A virtual trackball for Windows, via vim-like homerow controls.

TPMouse

Control the cursor with your hand staying on the keyboard's homerow, even if you don't have a ThinkPad.

Inspired by rvaiya/warpd.

Inertia Mode

1. To activate, press CapsLk C or LShift RShift C. You'll see your main cursor switched to a crosshair.
2. Press I/J/K/L to move the cursor. Hold S to brake for more precise movement, hold Space to scroll vertically/horizontally.
3. Press F/E/R to left/right/middle click at the cursor position.
4. To quit, press CapsLk Q or LShift RShift Q or just Esc.

Grid Mode

1. To activate, press CapsLk G or LShift RShift G. You'll see your main cursor switched to a crosshair, and a thin red border surrounding your screen.
2. Press I/J/K/L to narrow down the search border.
3. Press F/E/R to left/right/middle click at the cursor position.
4. To quit, press CapsLk Q or LShift RShift Q or just Esc.

Demonstration

Inertia Mode

inertia.mp4

Grid Mode

grid.mp4