Mouse is Haunted by a Ghost

Skeng · 10 Mar 2011 at 16:17

Hey guys and girls I bought a new mouse the other day (Saitek R.A.T 7) and I absolutely love it apart from one problem sometimes it has a mind of it's own. Now I know this is due to my music. I'm at uni and only have a small desk which houses my speakers and my sub which is under the desk.

The Issue is when I play my music or any games and a mid-high sound is made my desk vibrates a little causing my mouse to shake around the screen which is very annoying when your trying to click something small like open a new tab or get a headshot.

Anyway I was hoping someone might have a fix for this and not saying turn the music down because I assure you I can turn it down to 10% even turn the sub off and this poxy desk will still vibrate. Maybe something I can make or something just to help fix this problem. Also if anyone wants to see my mouse have a Rave I'll upload a video. xD

Regards -Skeng-

Possible Fix

I stuck my mouse mat under my speaker and even though the desk was still vibrating the mouse did not keep moving around the screen

So I'm going to buy like a £1 mouse mat from ebay or something and give this some extended testing.

King Damager · 10 Mar 2011 at 16:19

That is one rubbish desk, but yeah I've noticed the same with my R.A.T. 7 when I turn the music up a bit and mine's a solid wood desk.

I'd say add more weights to it, also turn the DPI setting down as it'll be less noticeable to the shakes.

kd

J-FRO · 10 Mar 2011 at 16:21

what mouse mat you using?

If you can, you want something that doesn't lie flat on the surface. So something with feet to take the vibration out.

I get the same problem too if I'm playing loud music with the bass whacked up high.

Semple · 10 Mar 2011 at 16:22

Are you using a mouse mat?

Asomodai · 10 Mar 2011 at 16:23

I have a RAT 9 With the exact same problem, its just a very sensitive mouse, i have to turn the sub off and keep the speakers away from the desk. If the speakers are leaned up against the desk even a small vibration will set the RAT off.

Skeng · 10 Mar 2011 at 16:24

King Damager said:
That is one rubbish desk, but yeah I've noticed the same with my R.A.T. 7 when I turn the music up a bit and mine's a solid wood desk.

I'd say add more weights to it, also turn the DPI setting down as it'll be less noticeable to the shakes.

kd

Unfortunately I have I can put up with it in games as I don't usually play music but on the lowest DPI setting (1000 for me). I still get major shakes :/
Think I might start looking into some sort of soft foam to sit my speakers on which might dampen the vibrations.

Damn these modern mice and the blasted high sensitive lasers

=]

Skeng · 10 Mar 2011 at 16:26

J-FRO said:
what mouse mat you using?

If you can, you want something that doesn't lie flat on the surface. So something with feet to take the vibration out.

I get the same problem too if I'm playing loud music with the bass whacked up high.

Semple said:
Are you using a mouse mat?

Yes I'm using a mouse mat just a cheap Everglide Titan. It's flat on my desk I'll try having a play around with some house mates mouse mats or even using something to give the mat some lift.

thanks for the advice.

Skeng · 10 Mar 2011 at 16:32

Possible Fix

I stuck my mouse mat under my speaker and even though the desk was still vibrating the mouse did not keep moving around the screen

So I'm going to buy like a £1 mouse mat from ebay or something and give this some extended testing.