MX518 - Scrolling up is noisier than scrolling down?

fiveub · 9 Jul 2011 at 08:32

I have noticed this for a while now, but never knew if it was just my mouse or if all of them do it

, doesn't get on my nerves, but was wondering if everyone elses was the same?

DJ_Martin · 9 Jul 2011 at 08:34

Well I don't have an MX518 but next to me I have an old Dell and and older Logitech and both are louder scrolling up. I have never noticed before though.

Anyway surely you are in the best position to test another one

fiveub · 9 Jul 2011 at 08:36

Not at work till Monday, so I'd thought I post here for a quick answer.

Lemin · 9 Jul 2011 at 09:00

Have had lots of mx518's & never noticed any scrolling difference.

james.miller · 9 Jul 2011 at 09:02

my 518 is at work so i cant test, but i think its the same. my g9 is the same also, quieter scrolling up than down. I think its just the wheel mech tbh.

Marine-RX179 · 9 Jul 2011 at 09:02

My MX518 sounds about the same scrolling up or down

Pighardia · 9 Jul 2011 at 09:03

No difference here.

edit- Ok, maybe slightly. Was perfectly happy here. What are you trying to do to us??

DJ_Martin · 9 Jul 2011 at 09:05

If I had to describe it. Each of my clicks down on my Logitech Sound like a quiet bass drum kind of sound whereas the scroll up sounds like a higher and louder snare drum.

z0mbi3 · 9 Jul 2011 at 09:05

Defintley louder here, had this one for over 4 years.

olivier renault · 9 Jul 2011 at 09:30

Damn you my QPad does it too. I won't be able to sleep now.

sadbuttrue · 9 Jul 2011 at 10:00

The pin used to generate each click means all mx518 mice will have a slightly different sound. Shown here to left of wheel:

Any subtle changes to the shape of that pin will adjust the tactile feedback, noise level and symmetry of both. I've had to modify mine a few times to get the wheel semi-decent. You'll need a spare set of feet if you attempt this. Also be warned, a spring on the other side tends to fly off into the distance when removed

Marine-RX179 · 9 Jul 2011 at 10:11

Pighardia said:
No difference here.

edit- Ok, maybe slightly. Was perfectly happy here. What are you trying to do to us??

Convince us that our MX518 has a problem so that we'd open our wallet and buy a £60 gaming mouse from OcUK?

Vampyre · 9 Jul 2011 at 10:22

I never noticed before so but my MX510 is the same - and now I can't 'un-hear' it!!

scrlk · 9 Jul 2011 at 10:27

Email Logitech customer support, if you are lucky you might get a new MX518 or the new G400. Most of the time they will give you a 50% off voucher though.

Murray · 9 Jul 2011 at 10:37

5UB said:
I have noticed this for a while now, but never knew if it was just my mouse or if all of them do it , doesn't get on my nerves, but was wondering if everyone elses was the same?

Never noticed it to now!

pooley · 9 Jul 2011 at 10:48

On mine I would say it was louder scrolling up, it's crossed my mind before

pastymuncher · 9 Jul 2011 at 14:26

Until this thread popped up i never noticed it but then again i use the button behind the wheel for scrolling down.

wilko49 · 9 Jul 2011 at 17:50

Scrolling down is louder on mine... also lower pitched and more tactile. Scrolling up feels much smoother (almost too smooth...).

Merlin5 · 6 Aug 2011 at 05:27

I never noticed it until I saw this thread just now. But yeah, mine is definitely louder up then down. Here's mine recorded on my phone just now. 5 down, 5 up, 5 down, 5 up, 5 down, 5 up, then one of each.

http://www.toofiles.com/en/oip/audios/mp3/mx518wheel.html

C64 · 6 Aug 2011 at 05:33

Because you use down more than up so the friction becomes slightly less.