Re: Logitech G Hub Onboard Memory
Theodora Glime
I recently purchased the K95 thinking that the onboard memory worked similar to that of the Logitech G502 mouse. The G502 mouse is VERY simple in that any macro programed to a button and saved to the mouse's TRULY onboard memory works. It works without any additional software or driver needing to run in the background and on any system (whether that be a computer, KVM switch, and/or keyboard/mouse transceiver box such as the Venom X and Xim 4). I cannot for the life of me understand how a $200 keyboard that touts its onboard memory (for the on-the-go player) cannot do something that a $50 mouse does with ease.
The only way to get the K95 (or any of the onboard memory Corsair keyboards) to work on a Venom X or Xim is to run the keyboard in BIOS mode. However, doing this renders the onboard memory useless (i.e. the keyboard will not access the keyboard memory in BIOS mode). As such, running a K95 or K70 on a keyboard/mouse transceiver means the user will not be able to utilize the keyboard's ability to store and run macros.
The reality is that the K95 and K70 onboard memory is not truly "on-the-go" (as the G502's is) since a prerequisite to access the memory is that keyboard drivers -- at a minimum -- need to be installed on whatever system the keyboard is connected to (something that is not possible to do when used with a transceiver box). If the keyboard drivers are not present, the keyboard must be run in BIOS mode and -- in essence -- functions no different than any other $10 keyboard (aside from some lighting features).
PLEASE tell me if I'm missing something in terms of being able to access macros on a Venom X or Xim? Is there any way to run the K95 on a keyboard/mouse transceiver box without it needing to be in BIOS mode? Has anyone successfully run keyboard macros when connected to only a Venom X or Xim (or some other keyboard/mouse transceiver box connected to a PS4 or XBOX)? If not I guess I'll have to give the Logitech Orion Spark a try. Users have said the Spark does not suffer from the same limitations as those described here for the K70 and K95.
The principles of optimizing your radiology workflow and customizing tools for manipulating PACS are nonspecific. Whether you use this device, some sort of gaming/productivity mouse, or a combination (with or without the help of AutoHotkey), there is a lot you can do to streamline and improve your day-to-day practice.
Visuospatially and with regards to muscle memory, I find it much easier to put some of the tools on my left-hand device as opposed to having everything I need put into a complicated grid of right-hand thumb buttons (but that is absolutely an option!).
If you choose the Shuttle like me, then you can pick a mouse that incorporates enough customizable functionality that the combination is sufficient. If you suffer from chronic wrist pain, consider a vertical mouse. You may find that a simple ergonomic mouse gets the job done, or you may find that your appetite for hotkeys is limitless.
The Shuttle is my current device of choice, but there are several other devices that are solid options with different pros and cons. In particular, the best choice for an off-hand device depends on the exact use case and the motivation behind it.
Considerations: Can you install drivers/software or do you need a device with onboard memory that will work plug-and-play on any computer? Do you want a ton of buttons, and if so, how much muscle memory do you want to build? How important is repetitive stress in your life and how much do you want to spread scrolling behaviors?
These are all valid choices. I think the Shuttle has the best scrolling behavior, but the Quick Keys does include a scrolling wheel, and the Tartarus also has a mouse-style scroll wheel and a thumb joystick. But if you think the variations stop there, be warned that the profession of video editing keeps providing new interesting and elaborate options.
To start, there is the magic wheel in the middle. You typically spin the silver wheel in the middle with your index finger, and you turn the outer black wheel like a dial (it snaps back to neutral when you let go):
The build quality on the central mechanism is excellent. The center wheel spins like butter with a gentle pleasing muted click. The outer dial is easy to turn with a single gentle finger, and the rubber feet on the buttom keep the device in place.
Then there are the 9 buttons on the top that have a plastic cover that can hold a simple paper label (see below) to jog your memory. There are two large black buttons on either side of the wheel, which is where your pinky finger and thumb naturally rest when not using the central wheel. Lastly, there are four silver buttons at the bottom, which are particularly well-suited for navigation behaviors.
The most straightforward approach is to assign different buttons to the keyboard shortcuts you use to control PowerScribe and PACS: toggle dictation, previous/next field, 3D cursor/localizer mode vs. power-scroll mode, window/level settings, measurements, ROI, spine labeling, angle, Cobb angle, delete, backspace, undo/redo, cut/copy/paste, etc.
No one can tell you the best way to set up your tools but you, and even you may find that your needs change over time. I have been switching up my techniques every so often as well. This should be a work in progress because you and the way you dictate is probably also (or at least should be) a work in progress.
In fact, as I alluded to above, I use two somewhat different configurations when working on our hospital PACS and when working in the outpatient world. The PACS are extremely different, and so my optimal workflow is different.
This post includes a breakdown of popular headset choices as well as other microphones. To be honest, having something on your head is totally unnecessary, and I switched from a headset a couple years ago.
Is the basic functionality/buttons not suitable? I generally only use the forward and back buttons on my MX Master 2 and 3. I love the feature of switching between devices for the mice, I find I don't need the software installed to customize the buttons because the default buttons are fine.
me and someone had this same issue months ago and after a bit of discussion, she managed to convince the IT to install. no luck for me.
my research was:
logitech G502X, G604
not sure 3 but 2 devices can.
didnt end up buying any of those as i like using vertical lift now
I honestly can't remember if it was the Corsair or the Razer. Both cost about $100, both were garbage, both had crap software. I'm pretty sure it was the Corsair. Either way I'll never buy their mice or keyboards again.
The onboard memory profile for DPI, button macros and lighting scheme did not actually load into the mouse until the software loaded. And if you used the mouse on a different computer, it just went back to default settings until you installed the software, and then you had to navigate the atrocious software to load the profile from the mouse memory into the software, which would then configure the mouse. Stupidest system I ever saw, clearly a feature intended only to be printed on a box and never actually used by anybody. The more I think about it I'm pretty sure it was iCue and the Corsair mouse. The buttons stopped working after about 12 months and even though it had a 2 year warranty, Amazon would not process a repair/replace when the buttons started registering multiple clicks, a known issue apparently.
A macro capable mouse cannot be banned on a software level. The Logitech G502 and many others have onboard memory. That means it requires no software to function. Theoretically it could run any macro and it would appear like it was manually done. This could never be fully blocked without also blocking any other player that aims well. I think using macros takes the fun out of the game. Having no recoil or rapid firing is lazy and I prefer having full aim control rather than using a macro that may or may not function properly.
That being said, the actual wall hack, aim bot, lag switch hackers on PC have forced me unto Xbox. Xbox has very little cheating with the exception of the XIM, Titan2, etc that plagues Predator lobbies. Some predator streamers on console even admit using them.
To better serve G product users, Logitech launched the G HUB in an early access version in 2018. The software has since evolved to include beneficial features that take your gaming experience to the next level.
DPI stands for Dots Per Inch and refers to how far your mouse cursor shifts relative to the movement of your mouse on a surface. Before the release of management software like G HUB, mice came with preset DPI ratings that you could be aware of and, in some cases, shift to.
Your mouse cursor moves further with less effort at higher DPIs. This helps a lot in games with fast-moving targets. Conversely, your cursor moves a shorter distance with a greater effort at lower DPIs. This helps enhance precision and could be useful in surgically precise video games like Counterstrike.
Either way, the Logitech G HUB Sensitivity (DPI) screen allows you to customize your mouse DPI and assign different values to four available levels. This feature can be handy to gamers that play different titles, each possibly requiring different sensitivities.
Gaming devices like mice and keyboards have inputs that let you interact with your computer and game. Sadly, if you're a new Logitech G product owner, you might be unaware of what each key on your device does.
This is where the Assignments tab in G HUB comes into play. Here, you can see what each key on your mouse or keyboard has been mapped to and change it to something more comfortable.
While assigning key functions is the core focus of this section in G HUB, it can do so much more. The Assignments tab lists vital system macros and shows users how to perform common Windows actions with shortcuts.
On the topic of macros, certain games have next-level techniques that may require special macros. A good example is the jump-throw bind in Counterstrike Global Offensive. G HUB allows users to create macros and assign them to a single key. In the Macros tab, you can record key presses and indicate how you want the macro to act when activated.
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